SCOPE QUESTION FOR SHOTGUN!!!
 

Hi guys, My question is i got a red dot scope for christmas, It is a BSA 30 mm my question is does anybody know if these are waterproof or fogproof, I can't seem to find out anywhere, A little early but i am strting to get ready for spring gobbler season already believe it or not ,I just get so pumped for spring gobbler and can't wait won't be too long here in Pa come on May 1 !!!!! , Back to the scope i would appreciate some help cause if it is not waterproof or fogproof i will sell it to but a simmons 2x pro diamond, please some opinions on this scope.

RE: SCOPE QUESTION FOR SHOTGUN!!!
 

GT,

The red dots are alright, I tried a Burris SpeedDot this spring, but I still prefer a regular scope.

And my favorite turkey scope is the Simmons ProDiamond 2X. It's small, light, and makes any turkey shotgun look even better :). Spend the $80 (or so) on the Simmons and you'll never look back.

Good luck,

Tyler

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I would have to agree with what PABB had to say.....sell the BSA and get a good low power scope, you won't regret it. I wouldn't go to the turkey woods without a scope on my 870 anymore.

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I have got A 80.00$ SIMMONS cAMP REAL TREE I USE THO FOR DEER BUT IM GONA TRY TURKEY THIS YEAR

RE: SCOPE QUESTION FOR SHOTGUN!!!
 

A good buddy of mine bought one of those for his turkey gun this past spring, and as we were sighting in our guns for the spring season, his BSA red dot optical sight fell apart!! Since I was there and seen first hand what 4-5 turkey loads can do to that BSA Red Dot device, I can honestly say they are very cheaply made, try to get your money back and buy a quality scope such as a leupold!!

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Maytom, Hi this is gobbler tracks thanks for the heads up info on the reddot bsa scope i took it back to the store and ordered a simmons pro- diamond 2x i am glad you were honest with me, cause i figured with my 835 ulti-mag the bsa reddot would break apart. thanks for all the advice and opinions from all the other guys too.

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How about the Nikon red dot? Anybody think those are any better or still recommend a scope? I would really like a red dot but will go with what is best.

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While I never actually used a Red Dot optical device, from what I have heard and read, the Aimpoint is one of the best of the bunch. Stands up to the recoil and is a quality unit. One thing though is that they aren't cheap!!!
Being more familar with scopes, that is what I have on my turkey gun, mainly because my gun shot high left with open sights. I'd love to use some fiber optic sites, but I don't think I'd be able to adjust them enough to compensate for my gun with out the sights looking awkwardly off center.