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Old 10-14-2006 | 10:05 AM
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Hello, I was just curious to the differences of there between a"shotgun" scope and a "rifle" scope. I'm looking for a short range scope for my brush gun, and I see the scopes saying 1-4x and I get excited, but then it says Shogun on them [&:]Is there any reason I can't use one on a rifle? Thanks,

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Old 10-14-2006 | 02:22 PM
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I have used rifle scope on shotguns and shotguns scopes on rifle and it does not make a differents. just buy what you want. Burris make a short mannun scope that I have on both shotgun and rifle.

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Old 10-14-2006 | 02:40 PM
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Hello, I was just curious to the differences of there between a"shotgun" scope and a "rifle" scope. I'm looking for a short range scope for my brush gun, and I see the scopes saying 1-4x and I get excited, but then it says Shogun on them [&:]Is there any reason I can't use one on a rifle? Thanks,

Cory
Cory, I like a longer Eye Relief Scopewhen mounting on a shotgun.
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Old 10-22-2006 | 10:20 PM
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I think generally if there is a difference in the shotgun models it a heavier reticle and wider field of view (sometimes at the expence of edge distortion. For a brush rifle this sounds perfect to me.

There's no reason at all you can't interchange them.
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Old 10-25-2006 | 09:44 PM
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shotgun scopes have short paralax and longer eye relief.
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Old 10-25-2006 | 09:50 PM
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[align=left]Simmons' shotgun scopes are specifically designed for turkey hunters and whitetail slug hunters who want that extra edge. They have an extra long eye relief especially for the shotgun user. To facilitate accurate shots at shorter distances, these scopes are adjusted parallax-free at 50 yards. All have full windage and elevation adjustments in 1/2 MOA calibration. They will accommodate most shotgun mounting systems.

Simmons' new ProDiamondâ„¢ reticle is perfect for all uses, including shotguns and black-powder rifles. The crosshair within the diamond defines your exact shot. Available in models 7789D, 7790D, and 7791D.
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Old 10-26-2006 | 12:17 PM
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A scope that is advertised for shotgun will work on a rifle, no doubt. Others are right with their advice.
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Old 10-26-2006 | 01:38 PM
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I think you will usually find that the shotgun scopes have less magnification. They will be in the 1.5-4x range whereas rifle scopes will often have much higher magnifications.
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Old 10-26-2006 | 04:06 PM
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Okay, thanks for the help, was just making sure you could use a shottie scope on a rifle
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