Opinions on the 1-4 leupolds? Halfway thinking about trying to find one just not sure about a scope on a shotgun. What are the pros and cons to a scope on a turkey gun
I have one and really like it.
Haven't used the Leupold but my Bushnell has been flawless for better than 20 years! Would'nt go any other way, plus been great for the kis/newbies I mentor, gives them an exact point of aim.
MK M GOBL
Can't comment on the leupold as I have a bushnell red/green dot that I am happy with. Would recommend a scope for a shotgun. With tight patterns definitely helps with consistency and accuracy.especially with newbies/youth( as MK M G mentioned ) who may not have done a lot of shooting with a shotgun
I shot a Simmon Pro-diamond for a handful of years and really liked it. I have it stowed away if I ever decide to use one again.
This shows what the reticle looks like on the Leupold turkey plex.
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If you have never had a scope on a turkey gun before I would maybe try the Simmons Pro-Diamond. I have three of them, 2 4x and one 2x. They do a good job for the money and can be found for 50-60 dollars on e-bay and sometimes on here. Good turkey scopes and handle the recoil just fine.
I was going to ask that as well. I shoot 3.5s and was curious if anybody's had an issue with a particular scope vs recoil. Also, I found a weaver 1x20 power today. It's a rifle scope but I'd think it would work?
I have always shot open sights so my question is , what are the advantages of a scope over a Fast Fire 3 ???
Quote from: lmbunch69 on January 15, 2020, 10:03:08 PM
I was going to ask that as well. I shoot 3.5s and was curious if anybody's had an issue with a particular scope vs recoil. Also, I found a weaver 1x20 power today. It's a rifle scope but I'd think it would work?
I shot an 835 with 3.5" Hevi 6s for 4-5 yrs and that Simmons never skipped a beat. Had it on a 20 gauge 500 a couple years also and she did her job every time.
Quote from: Rick on January 16, 2020, 09:03:22 AM
I have always shot open sights so my question is , what are the advantages of a scope over a Fast Fire 3 ???
I think it is more personal liking more than advantage vs disadvantage. I tried the Red Dots and I just hated them. Did not like the sight picture and worried about it getting banged up. I think it is more just a personal preference more than anything else.
do not try and shoot a rifle scope with 3 1/2 turkey loads. Sooner or later you will get scope eyed. Maybe severely and probably sooner than later. The only scopes I had trouble with were two Tasco Bantams that broke on me and this was on 20 gauges. Also, the screws in the scope base broke on one 12 gauge I had. I was shooting 3 inch Federal Grand slams at the time. The heavier scope broke the screws off in the receiver. I had it re tapped with bigger screws and not a problem since.
Also, as to your original question, I have been happy with every Leupold product I have ever owned.
I'd get that 1x weaver, i have a 1x vortex muzzleloader scope and love the wide field of view. You can shoot with both eyes open. I like it better than my Leopold 2x7 turkey scope cause even 2x seems big and field of view is less
I was "scope curious" like you a few years ago and mounted a 3x9x40 deer scope I had laying around on a single barrel 10 gauge just to try. I was nervous the first time I touched one off and made sure I had lots of eye relief.Killed 2 birds with it and fell in love with a crosshair scope on my turkey guns and then bought a leupold freedom 2-7x32 as the permanent scope.
I would buy the leupold and wouldn't look back.
I bought my Son a FF2 that he really likes. I think with Poa/Poi issues people have its one less headache when using some type of sighting device.
Get the best scope with the best eye relief. 3 1/2 turkey loads are brutal..just asked my son. Scope will dot your eye sooner are later..I went back to hi viz sites for that reason.
Agreed, the 3.5 inch 1300 FPS loads kick like a mule. I ironically posted info this morning on my scope set up that I put on my Super Black Eagle Steady grip. The main focus is you have to use very solid well made scope rings. I finally found rings that handle these heavy hitting turkey loads. The Burris Extreme Tactical Rings do the job. The attached picture shows the set up. The scope is a Nikon Shotgun scope. It is sighted in for the 3.5 inch Fed Heavyweight 1300 FPS #6. Rob Roberts 660 Choke throws a nice even pattern. The choke is non-ported. Thank you....
I'm not sure if they discontinued them or not, but i have been using a bushnell dusk til dawn (1.75 to 4.5 i think) The model i am using has a full 6" of eye relief, and the end of the scope is even with the rear end of the receiver on my vinci. Great field of view on low power and circle x crosshair. No worries about scope eye with it. Like the other posters said, get the most eye relief you can!
After eye surgery my cataracts aged gonna have to have surgery ff3 is what I have and making do
But I can use a scope so I am also in the market for one
I like sir diealot Leopold but will consider other rite now looking real hard. My m2is only setup with 2 screws in receiver so I really in a jamb lol
I had a macular hole fixed in my dominant eye last year. A biproduct of the surgery is cataract surgery. I had both, vision is back 100%. I use both a red dot, and scope. The scope at 3.5 power is fantastic, clear as a whistle. Good luck.....
I have a Long discontinued Lepold VariX-II 2-7x33mm shotgun scopes mounted on two of my 870s for use as dedicated turkey guns. Had to make the transition from fiber optic irons to scopes due to my eye sight changing.
Been using scopes for 4 seasons and are very happy. YES there is a slight trade off in being more difficult in picking up fast moving or running birds who you have spooked after they were in range, but EVERY other long gun I own is scoped so putting one on my turkey gun was a natural transition.
Last year I came upon a deal on Sig Romeo-5's for $90 W/shipping so I bought two one for each of my sons turkey guns and they love them and are perfectly suited for use on turkey guns and are in my opinion superior to iron sights.
Only way you will know is give a scope a try, but be sure to do a enough practice shooting with one while seated to be totally comfortable using one.