scope power for shotgun?
#11
RE: scope power for shotgun?
I've had no problems with my simmons scope at any range and 100 yard shots included. I took my best buck this year at 80 yards off handed and the gun/scope was flawless. 4x is great for close as well as longer ranges. I als have a see through moung so I can use my rifle sights too. I used them this year to put down my buck at 30 feet instead of using my scope although I did find him quick enough in it. I've never had trouble finding a deer in a 4x though.
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Georgia
Posts: 164
RE: scope power for shotgun?
ORIGINAL: mossbergman11
my guess is that most of the deer will be about 35-40 yards so wat scope would you reccommend i still might have some shots up to 100 yards though....
also one more thing what are some good slugs? i have a rifled barrel
my guess is that most of the deer will be about 35-40 yards so wat scope would you reccommend i still might have some shots up to 100 yards though....
also one more thing what are some good slugs? i have a rifled barrel
As for slugs, you should try all the major brands to see which your gun likes best. Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady, Brenneke all make good slugs, and unless the first brand you try groups 1" at 100 yards, you should try them all. Make sure you use sabot slugs.
#16
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: malinta, ohio
Posts: 67
RE: scope power for shotgun?
it really depends on what kind of area you are going to hunt in. here in ohio where i hunt there is only 1 maybe 2 small 10 acre woods in one square mile and you can shot 50 yards or less most of the time until the stand out in the middle of the section and lokk at you. when the happens it would be nice for a long range scope. like i said it depends on where you hunt and your preference
#19
RE: scope power for shotgun?
I have a Leupold 3x9x40 on my Remington 1100 w/ the rifled barrell.
If I am walking or still hunting I keep it on 3 or 4 depending on the terrain. Sitting, I like to have that 7-9 power if I have to reach out in the field.
If I am walking or still hunting I keep it on 3 or 4 depending on the terrain. Sitting, I like to have that 7-9 power if I have to reach out in the field.
#20
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 228
RE: scope power for shotgun?
I agree with Buck Hunter 87, it really depends on the type of hunting. During shotgun season, I am typically group hunting, so the deer are usually close and moving when being driven. I have a Bushnell holosight on my Nova and a Bushnell red-dot multi reticle on my 870. Both are great for quick shots at close range, and with both eyes open, I can chamber another slug while still keeping my eyes on the reticle.
Now on my Muzzleloader, I have a bushnell fixed 4x with circle-x reticle, but that's how I hunt with that.
Now on my Muzzleloader, I have a bushnell fixed 4x with circle-x reticle, but that's how I hunt with that.