I'm thinking of getting a red dot with magnification. My eyes are starting to change as I get older. Does anyone use one?
Most red dots that hunters use for turkey hunting don't have any magnification that I'm aware of. I don't think you would want any magnification for that. My eyes won't focus on the regular sights anymore so I starting using red dots. Couldn't be happier since I changed. If you want magnification you might try a scope.
You can get a scope with illuminated reticle and kill two birds. If you care to tell me your budget I could recommend something decent.
I'd like to stay around $200. Not sure if that's possible with a scope and illuminated reticle. I'd still have to get mounts.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/crossfire-II-3-9x50-with-v-brite-illuminated-moa-reticle
They can be found at 40% off, I think this may be your best bet at that price point
Thanks Land. I haven't seen that vortex. I'm a big fan of Vortex
There are a couple dots that go to low mag. There are also magnifiers you put in line behind the dot. I don't think you need magnification. If you can see the turkey, you can superimpose a dot over the neck.
I have trouble picking turkeys out when they are in cover or in dappled shade. But if I can see them I have no trouble making the shot with just a bead. A red dot is almost cheating. I just focus hard on the bead and line up the blurs. Of course, being legally blind since 9 years old has given me time to practice. Middle aged fellas just now seeing what I have dealt with all these years need help to catch up.