SCOPE QUESTION FOR SHOTGUN!!!
#1
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From: Elk County Pa
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.
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From: Blair Co., PA USA
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
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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From: The Wild Turkey Capitol of the World......Missouri
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.
#5
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!!
#6
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From: Elk County Pa
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.
#8
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.
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.




