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Title: Scopes
Post by: Vaturkeyhntr on June 04, 2018, 11:36:47 PM
Looking at possibly putting a scope on my 20 guage 870 and it seems like the Nikon Turkey Pro has been discontinued along with the Leupold VX 1-4 with the turkey plex reticle.  Any other scopes to look at with the turkey reticle??
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Hook hanger on June 05, 2018, 12:02:57 AM
Leupold VX 2-7 it is very comparable to the nikon in my opinion I have both and like the Leupold the best
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 04:08:26 AM
Anymore if you want the turkey reticle your somewhat limited it seems due to discontinuation.Weaver Kaspa I believe still makes one. Burris I know use to,but I'm not sure if they still do. Having both Nikons and Leupolds in 1x4 and 2x7 I personally like the magnification in 1x4 best. Also the compactness.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: boone5252 on June 05, 2018, 11:42:26 AM
I'll put in another vote for the Leupold 1x-4x rifle scope. Good eye relief and 74 feet field of view at 100 yards. You can always take off your turkey shotgun and use it on a deer rifle.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: redjones on June 05, 2018, 07:00:53 PM
I've had a Simmons pro diamond on my 11-87 for years and so far so good.


     Greg
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: MK M GOBL on June 05, 2018, 07:24:07 PM
I have a couple of Bushnell Trophy XLT 1.75-4x 32mm scopes on my 11-87's and better than 20+ years and not an issue with either of them.

I call it the "Circle of Death"



MK M GOBL
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: ShootingABN! on June 05, 2018, 08:10:27 PM
Over ten years ago I got a Simons Pro Diamond. I love that scope it's on my Daly 3.5" it has been awesome.

I got a Truglo diamond scope and mounts package deal... This year I missed two birds same day because the aluminum mounts stripped. The scope was way off. Went and bought steal rings. Hoping to dial back in.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 08:22:30 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
Okay, thanks Greg, thought maybe they uses a base camo pattern if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 08:32:40 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
The newer Nikons came in Matte black/ Realtree APG/and Mossy oak breakup..The older ones were Matte Black/Realtree  Hardwoods green I believe?/and one also in a Mossy oak if I remember correctly. The old ones are 1x4s. I would just get the scope dipped to match the gun imo.. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: JK Spurs on June 05, 2018, 10:05:15 PM
Quote from: Vaturkeyhntr on June 04, 2018, 11:36:47 PM
Looking at possibly putting a scope on my 20 guage 870 and it seems like the Nikon Turkey Pro has been discontinued along with the Leupold VX 1-4 with the turkey plex reticle.  Any other scopes to look at with the turkey reticle??
I have the VX1 1-4 and absolutely love it. It's been discontinued??
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Spitten and drummen on June 05, 2018, 10:36:33 PM
I have a simmons pro diamond on my 20 win sx3. Had the gun and scope dipped in original bottomland. It looks awesome and performs awesome.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 08:32:40 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
The newer Nikons came in Matte black/ Realtree APG/and Mossy oak breakup..The older ones were Matte Black/Realtree  Hardwoods green I believe?/and one also in a Mossy oak if I remember correctly. The old ones are 1x4s. I would just get the scope dipped to match the gun imo.. :icon_thumright:
Dippers are not real big on dipping scopes, Tarjac has a disclaimer on dipping them on their page as a matter of fact. Thank you very much for the information though, I truly do appreciate it. Is Nikon still making a turkey scope? I can't seem to find any.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 11:58:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 08:32:40 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
The newer Nikons came in Matte black/ Realtree APG/and Mossy oak breakup..The older ones were Matte Black/Realtree  Hardwoods green I believe?/and one also in a Mossy oak if I remember correctly. The old ones are 1x4s. I would just get the scope dipped to match the gun imo.. :icon_thumright:
Dippers are not real big on dipping scopes, Tarjac has a disclaimer on dipping them on their page as a matter of fact. Thank you very much for the information though, I truly do appreciate it. Is Nikon still making a turkey scope? I can't seem to find any.
Matte black goes with everything!! (Trust me the Turkey's won't care) :you_rock:  and No ...They worked to good they had to discontinue them.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 06, 2018, 02:58:31 AM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 11:58:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 08:32:40 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
The newer Nikons came in Matte black/ Realtree APG/and Mossy oak breakup..The older ones were Matte Black/Realtree  Hardwoods green I believe?/and one also in a Mossy oak if I remember correctly. The old ones are 1x4s. I would just get the scope dipped to match the gun imo.. :icon_thumright:
Dippers are not real big on dipping scopes, Tarjac has a disclaimer on dipping them on their page as a matter of fact. Thank you very much for the information though, I truly do appreciate it. Is Nikon still making a turkey scope? I can't seem to find any.
Matte black goes with everything!! (Trust me the Turkey's won't care) :you_rock:  and No ...They worked to good they had to discontinue them.
But the ladies like the guy that is color coordinated silly!
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 06, 2018, 03:35:59 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 06, 2018, 02:58:31 AM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 11:58:59 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on June 05, 2018, 08:32:40 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 08:20:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 05, 2018, 07:49:51 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on June 05, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
I have 2 of the Nikon Turkey Pro , which are the best in my book... both of mine have the anti-glare shields ... Also for the money i have Simmons pro Diamond on my 870 , 20 gauge which has been a good scope, it has good reviews ....
What camo pattern to the Nikon Turkey Pro's use? I am a Nikon fanboy and would like to add one next year and want to see if Tarjac can match the pattern if I decide to get the gun dipped. Thanks for the help in advance.
They came in different camo patterns ... the 2 i have are mate black finish .... If you find one it will cost you between 250 - 400 dollars ....
The newer Nikons came in Matte black/ Realtree APG/and Mossy oak breakup..The older ones were Matte Black/Realtree  Hardwoods green I believe?/and one also in a Mossy oak if I remember correctly. The old ones are 1x4s. I would just get the scope dipped to match the gun imo.. :icon_thumright:
Dippers are not real big on dipping scopes, Tarjac has a disclaimer on dipping them on their page as a matter of fact. Thank you very much for the information though, I truly do appreciate it. Is Nikon still making a turkey scope? I can't seem to find any.
Matte black goes with everything!! (Trust me the Turkey's won't care) :you_rock:  and No ...They worked to good they had to discontinue them.
But the ladies like the guy that is color coordinated silly!
I'll keep quiet on this one.... :TooFunny: :TooFunny:  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: joey46 on June 06, 2018, 05:25:39 AM
Quote from: redjones on June 05, 2018, 07:00:53 PM
I've had a Simmons pro diamond on my 11-87 for years and so far so good.


     Greg
I have the Simmons also.  Make sure it is the Simmons Master Series.  I've have it on a 12 ga 870 cantilever barrel and it has performed with no problems.  You should be able to find one for under $100.  Decent eye relief.  I will occasionally switch out the choke tube and turn it into a hog or deer killer using slugs.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: DeWayne Knight on June 06, 2018, 08:29:59 AM
I've run a Simmons Pro Diamond 1.5x4 for years on an 870 and an 11-87 Super Mag.  Great scope!  The diamond in the reticle makes for a great range finding tool.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Spitten and drummen on June 06, 2018, 09:54:49 AM
Dipped 2 scopes with no issues what so ever. Had to sign a waver but the simmons and nikon had zero issues.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 06, 2018, 11:38:33 PM
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on June 06, 2018, 09:54:49 AM
Dipped 2 scopes with no issues what so ever. Had to sign a waver but the simmons and nikon had zero issues.
Good to hear but I would much rather match gun to scope if possible, I don't have the greatest luck.