Red Dot sights for deer shotgun
#1
Red Dot sights for deer shotgun
I have a Propoint 5 red dot scope that I love to use on my ruger 10/22 for plinking. I am thinking of using it on my deer shotgun (smoothbore w/rifled slugs). It's really a nice sight and it has 4 different size dots in addition to 11 brightness setings. Although it lacks any magnification, I can really acquire a target quickly at the range.
My Question: Do you prefer...
-Open sights
-A scope with magnification
-A red dot without magnification
Remember, I'm using rifled slugs, so I won't be shooting them that far out.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
My Question: Do you prefer...
-Open sights
-A scope with magnification
-A red dot without magnification
Remember, I'm using rifled slugs, so I won't be shooting them that far out.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sherman, Illinois USA
Posts: 53
RE: Red Dot sights for deer shotgun
I use a red dot on my 44 Mag. I shot a doe Friday morning in the Illinois pistol season. First one with a hand gun. My red dot does not have any magnification. I really like it. The shot was around 45 yards, and the sight did very well. I only know of 1 downside. My hunting buddy has one on his 44 also, and after 500 plus rounds, he is getting some flaking of the internal coating. I experienced this same thing with my Simmons 2X scope that used to sit on the 44. I think the recoil over many, many shots is a little much for some of these sights/scopes. I am guessing I will have the same problem with mine over time, and you may experience it as well on the slug gun. But, for the price when compared to some of the other options, replacement every four years or so does not seem that bad.
#4
RE: Red Dot sights for deer shotgun
What a coincidence, I originally bought MY red dot for my 44mag S+W 629. Unfortunately I won't be hunting with it soon since the only counties in IL that allow handgun are several hours drive from up here by Chicago.
Thanks guys
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
Thanks guys
Keep 'em all in the Bull.