To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
02-11-2002, 05:15 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: york pa USA
Posts: 40
To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
due to all the positive responses i got from my previous "which shotgun post", ive made up my mind and im going with the rem sp-10. now my next question is should i scope it or not? i put a scope on my mossberg 835 only because it shot WAY low with the Tru-Glo fiber optic sight i put on. i had to completly cover the target to have a centered pattern. i like the idea of having a scope just dont know if i NEED one. what brand/power shotgun scopes are you guys using? any input, good and bad, would be appreciated.
02-11-2002, 05:45 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Spokane, WA & King George Va & Andrews AFB, MD
Posts: 2,238
RE: To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
FIRST WELCOME TO THE BOARD, I DON'T USE A SCOPE WHILE TURKEY HUNTING, SIMPLE REASON BEING ITS EASIER TO SEE THE TURKEY WITH OLD IRON SIGHTS,
02-11-2002, 05:59 PM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Watts Ok Watts,Ok,USA
Posts: 38
RE: To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
I have a Weaver V3 1-3x on my BPS. This scope does'nt have a diamond or circle reticle, but it seems to be a very good scope. The price is in between the cheap -$100 and more expensive +$200 rigs.
02-11-2002, 08:21 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort hood texas USA
Posts: 41
RE: To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
Well if we are asking the question of NEED then the answer is NO, you dont NEED one. Heck, I didn't NEED a scope on my deer rifle, but when I saw a deer at 275 yards this year my scope helped me knockemstiff<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>! I didn't NEED a scope on my Mossberg 835, but it has a 2X prodiamond on it. Not because I NEEDED it, but because I WANTED it!
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02-12-2002, 05:01 AM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grove City PA USA
Posts: 132
RE: To scope, or not to scope, that is the question!
I would go for the scope. Someday you may want to take it slugging. Adjusting iron sights aren't worth the hassle, either. Go for low power adjustable. I would buy Leupold or Burris...you will need something sturdy for a shotgun.