I personally prefer scopes over red dots. With a scope they gather more light if you are working a bird at first light, plus you don't have to worry about batteries. I have used a bushnell 1.5-4x turkey plex scope the past few years and have liked it a lot. It is fairly inexpensive (as far as scopes go) and it has held up very well. Either way tell her good luck with the new shotgun!