I am going to a Scope type optic this year. Red dots don't work for me due to my astigmatism. Looking for recommendations and experience with scopes on your Turkey Killers. Thanks
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My eyes aren't what they use to be either, so I also turned to scopes on turkey guns. My favorite is the Nikon Turkeypro, but it is no longer produced and if you can find one they bring a ridiculous price. I've also had good luck with Leupolds and the Bushnell with turkey reticles. I'm sure you will hear good things about the Simmons, as I think they are popular with several OG members. I had bad luck with the Weaver, as the reticle in mine couldn't handle the recoil and broke and wouldn't hold zero. Additionally, it took Weaver a year to send me a replacement as the scope was under warranty. Regardless, I gave it to a friend that has been using it on his 20 gauge for the past 3 season and he loves it. Perhaps I had a bad scope, it happens?
I think scopes are an item that is typically in the "you get what you pay for" category. Be sure to invest in a nice set of rings as well, because we all know turkeyloads usually pack a good recoil.
https://thetacticalscopes.com/best-shotgun-scope-for-turkey-hunting/
This will be 25 years of having a scoped turkey gun, mine is the Bushnell Circle-X 1.75 - 4, I like the "ranging" feature of the scope.
I call it the "Circle of Death"
MK M GOBL
I have a Turkey Plex by Leupold I like. I would suggest it if you can find one.
Agree one of the best is the Nikon Turkey Pro, if you can find one at reasonable price , some other good ones are the Bushnell , Simmons pro diamond , also if you buy i would suggest the low power ones like 1 - 1.75 etc..
I also have astigmatism so I know what's it like to have a red dot look like a blurry burst. When I was looking for my first turkey gun optic last year, I opted for a Vortex Spitfire. Even though you can illuminate the reticle, I can still see it clearly. And the nice thing about the etched reticle vs typical red dots is you don't necessarily have to illuminate, it still functions as a normal reticle since it's etched into the glass.
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Quote from: MK M GOBL on December 12, 2019, 10:10:00 PM
This will be 25 years of having a scoped turkey gun, mine is the Bushnell Circle-X 1.75 - 4, I like the "ranging" feature of the scope.
I call it the "Circle of Death"
MK M GOBL
Great scope imo. I've had one on a 12 and one on a 20 for 20 years. Holds zero and I really like the reticle.
Though this thread is several months old I thought I would post just in case the OP has not set up his rig for the spring yet.
I have more experience with and prefer red dot sights. That being said I do have one scope for turkey hunting. Had it mounted on a Rem. 870 SM. It's a Simmons Pro Diamond 2 x 32. Killed one gobbler with it. Worked really well. I actually had two of them at one point. Gave one to a friend of mine when he wanted to get serious about turkey hunting.
The other one is the NWTF version. I currently have it mounted on my Knight TK 2000 12 ga. muzzleloader. I really like it on this firearm. One shot. Make it count.
You may be able to find one on the used market. They have not made the 2X version for quite some time. I really like the low magnification and the reticle. Good luck with your selection.
I am looking for a compact 2-3x power with a circle dot no more than 5in. long for my sxp. $200 or under
any ideas out there.
thx bob
Weaver Kasper Series. Made for turkey, it has a camo finish. It has magnification, I believe 1.75-4 power. Great optics, not too big. Good luck...
Clarification, it is the Weaver Kaspa Series. It ha a 30 mm tube.
Quote from: minelabbob on June 02, 2020, 09:56:04 AM
I am looking for a compact 2-3x power with a circle dot no more than 5in. long for my sxp. $200 or under
any ideas out there.
thx bob
I don't think you'll find many options For 2-3 power especially at 200. They will most likely be way under. You can often get em under 100. They aren't sexy enough for most guys and there's limited market.
I bought mine on clearance for 20 bucks believe it or not. It's on an ulti mag and w only 1 season on it there's been no problem.
To add a fixed 4 will be as cheap, easier to find though still very limited. You'll have no problems even up close w it if that was a concern