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Author Topic: Looking for a scope for next season  (Read 2102 times)

Offline Cecil

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Looking for a scope for next season
« on: April 16, 2021, 09:18:55 PM »
I am thinking of putting a scope on my gun for next season I noticed patterning my gun this year I was having trouble seeing the target. I have a vortex venom on it now. What scope would you suggest.

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2021, 02:17:39 PM »
Nikon Monarch Turkey Plex, no longer made, but you can find them used. Leupold makes some great Shotgun scopes. Vari-X 2 1x4 power s a great option. eBay usually has some good ones, used, but some are like brand new. Unfortunately, the red dot craze has limited availability and manufacturing of a real good Turkey Scope. One more is the Weaver Kaspa. 1x4  turkey scope.  Comes in camo too. These are regularly on eBay....good luck....
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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2021, 11:13:29 PM »
I waited patiently and finally found a used Leupold VX I 1x4 Shotgun scope. Made in 2011 but looks new. I put it on my Benelli Nova 20 ga.  Keep an eye and ear out and be patient and I am sure you could find one too.
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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2021, 11:52:43 PM »
I have the Leupold Turkey Plex, great scope. Depending on who you talk to I often here this one or the Nikon mentioned above is the best, I have never seen the Nikon though so I can't comment to which is better. There are 2 versions of the Leupold Turkey Plex, I have the 33mm and understand there is a 20mm one as well. I thought there was a larger one but can't find it.
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Offline Ahollon3

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2021, 09:31:26 AM »
Try konus or edenburg low power scope. Both under 100 on amazon

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2021, 06:19:02 AM »
Whatever one you choose, make sure it is rated for shotguns. We all know the modern turkey loads kick like a starving mule. They have to be built to take a pounding. Also important to use good quality heavy rings. Burris Tactical rings are super tough, they tighten on to rail using 3/8 hex nut...good luck in your search..
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Offline Greg Massey

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2021, 05:16:46 PM »
Nikon pro diamond... or the Simmons if you can find either one are good scopes.. the Nikon will cost you between 300 - 450 dollars....

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2021, 10:15:31 PM »
I have a bushnell 1.5-4.5x32 w circle plex.  Used it on a Win 1300 a couple years.    PM me if interested. 

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Re: Looking for a scope for next season
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2021, 07:24:51 AM »
Pistol scopes work for scout applications...
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