I'm topping an Ithaca 12ga with a new scope. I was lucky enough to pick up a Storm promotional guide series, with both the 24" ported turkey barrel and the 24" rifled slug barrel, synthetic stock/forearm and parkerized receiver, cheap this Spring as an end-of-promotion deal.

The receiver came drilled and tapped, so I'm topping it with something

Right now, I can get either a 2-7X32 Bushnell Elite 3200 for $155 or a Burris FF II 3-9X40 for $170. I don't want to go much over 200-225 for the scope system and I'm saving myself about $50 for the mount & rings, so 175 is about top-end for the actual scope. I've also looked at the Nikon's, but I think these are the two best choices for the money.

I know the Burris is a better deal, but I'm concerned it may be too much scope for the gun. This gun will be utilized for whitetails and turkeys, and most shots will be under 50 yards. However, I know from the range that I can punch holes pretty well at almost 150 yards with Sabot slugs, hence even though I have 10-20 vision now in my "shooter's eye" I'm getting older and a scope would be ideal at ranges longer than 75 clicks.

Ideally, I would get the scope that suits both hunts, hence the hedge towards the Elite. However, I'm leaning towards the Burris because of the quality. These are also internet orders, so I don't have the opportunity to look at either scopes, which also pushes me towards the Burris name & reputation. I may also get the Burris for whitetails and switch to a red-dot for turks---gotta site-in with slugs before season anyway

I would love some opinions on which way to choose, somewhat ASAP as I don't want to miss out on the special prices...


S&R