Personally the need for a scope Turkey hunting seems ridiculous. The idea of this sport to me is get in close. Now I know I probably don't have as many turkey's under my belt as alot of the "pros" on this board.But some nice Tru-glo sights are more than enough. Out of twelve birds my farthest shot was 32 paces. 5 of those were under 20 paces. Get'em close, no need for a scope!

once you use one youll never use open sights again if your gun shoots a really tight patern a scope comes in handy

I put a Simmons Pro Diamond x4 on my 835 last fall and love it. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, and the magnification is nice. At close range with a tight shooting choke I think it is an advantage to have one. Provided that you have done a good job sighting it in. I tried a red-dot before, but had trouble seeing the head and neck during low light conditions. So, is it necessary? No. Is it helpful? Definitely.

I think scopes are ideal for the modern turkey gun. With the new chokes and shotshells, optics are a logical match. I use a Simmons Pro-Diamond 2X on my Remington 870.

PBB

Pick a hair.....or a caruncle!!

Go for the scope. I also use an 835 with simmons pro diamond 4x. No complaints as of yet.

I shoot a Rem. SP-10 myself. I have it topped off with a Millet Red Dot Scope and I love it. It is very rugged, and really hepls to get those tight patterns exactly where you want it.

i was wonderin the same question...and definently considering one on my new gun that my dad sed hes gunna get me...since it will be JUST a turkey gun....and reading all these post...sounds like everyone that had tried em loved em....

mauser06

Obviously Mr. Homer hasn't had to contend with a shotgun that doesn't shoot to point of aim. Play this game for any length of time and it's bound to happen. And i don't care how close you call them in if your shotgun isn't shooting where it's pointing you might as well stay home and paint your driveway.

I imagine Mr. Homer would suggest purchasing a nice set of Tru-Glo Mag Gobble Dot with adjustable elevation and windage for $50. Take if from me, you might as well go to your potty, take a Grant out of your wallet, toss it in and send it to the fishes because that is what you will be doing by buying this cheaply made site. Mine lasted approximately 18 days total.

I too looked down upon scoped turkey guns a couple years ago, but one thing the Tru-Glo taught me was the advantage of being able to dial in your pattern for maximum efficiency. This year i put a Simmons Pro Diamond 2x on my Winchester and this will be my set-up for good. Besides, you can pick this scope up at Bass Pro for a little over $70, $20 more than those crap sites. I'll never go to back to open sites for turkeys again.

I also have a 10 gauge BPS and I am thinking of putting a scope on. This weekend while watching the outdoor network a guy had a scope on his. I think I am going to try it out. Thanks for the help indirectly.

Why not? It looks like everyone that uses a scope is satisfied.
But about what zzvedder said about painting the driveway. It wouldent make sense to have a gun that wouldent shoot to the point of aim...
Id be going down the driveway to get rid of that son of a gun!!!!!!