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Old 03-13-2005 | 06:38 PM
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Just wondering what kind of sight system people are using and do you think a scope is worth the money
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Old 03-14-2005 | 03:07 PM
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All in what you like. There are a number of turkey specific scopes on the market. You generally get what you pay for in optics, so my advice is to buy the best one you can afford. I had a Bushnell turkey scope that worked really well. If I recall, it had a adjustable range of 1.5 to 4x magnification. You don't need a ton of power (zoom) for a turkey scope.

The only draw back for me and a scope is forgetfulness. I worked a bird a couple years ago and had him in the scope. I forgot if I was on 1.5 or 4x power and I got out of the stock to glance at the setting. I wasn't sure how close he was, and didn't want to be on 4x, making him appear closer than he was and shoot too far. He was close, I didn't get back behind the stock like I should have and the scope said HELLO to my head.

I got that bird, but I also got some stitches above my eye. The ER room doc said it wouldn't have cut me as bad if I didn't wear glasses. I stick with fixed sights... nothing to remember there other than line 'em up. Mk put me onto a good set, made by Williams, called Firesights. They are well made with bright fiber optices and are fully adjustable. Worth a look.
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Old 03-14-2005 | 03:21 PM
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I personally like Fixed iron sights with light gathering fiber optics
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Old 03-14-2005 | 04:42 PM
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I use a Millit red dot sight on my 11-87
Just put the dot on the head and pull the trigger
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Old 03-14-2005 | 07:27 PM
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i use adjustable fiber-optic sights which came on my 835. my dad got stick-on truglo sights for his 11-87 for about $20 and they are good and bright, but the bad thing is they arent adjustable. I have never used a scope for turkey hunting. I dont think you need one because the bird should not be more than 50 or 60 yards away max. for turkeys you should be fine even with iron non-fiber-optic sights because there is usually plenty of light by the time you start seeing the birds. if you use the same gun for deer hunting in the fall, a scope would probably be a good investment, but strictly for turkey hunting i wouldnt spend the money for one. but its up to you...
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Old 03-15-2005 | 05:28 AM
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I will be trying a pair of HiViz-TriViz sites this year on a BPS, I have'nt lined them up on a turkeys head yet but have patterened my gun with them, At first I did'nt think I was going to like them but after a few shots I think they will be OK.
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