I am really interested in this new red dot scope coming this summer. Made by Aimpoint just for shotguns and it mounts to the rib of your gun. I like the idea that it stays with the barrel when it is removed for cleaning. I also like that I would not have to drill and tap the receiver of my gun. I have an Aimpoint 9000sc on my turkey gun now and I love the quality of it. I am thinking about adding this to my next turkey gun. Other than the $700 price tag does anyone see any issues with this on a turkey gun? I am wondering how this little sight will hold up to the abuse of turkey shells.
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I would guess at that price point that it will be a slow mover.
Yea, that's a little more than I'd want to put into a turkey gun optic.
The sight will take the recoil. Whether the mount will should be discovered in the field. The intended market seems to be for field loads.
I also have an Aimpoint 9000SC on my turkey gun. I was reluctant to pay nearly $400 for it but once I did and used it I realized the reason they are expensive is because they are worth it. I will want to wait and see the reviews on this mounting systems reliability, but if they are favorable I will get one.
Not sure about anything mounted that far forward on the barrel. Seems like it would be subject to more abuse from accidental falls and bumps.
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Years ago I mounted a 1" red dot on the rib of my 870 SM and have had "0" issues with it...
Waiting for it to come out so I can put it on my BPS 20 gauge.
Holy smokes!!! That's a lot of money for a red dot! :z-twocents:
It is expensive but if it's like my other Aimpoint the quality is there and I can say you get what you pay for. I emailed them with a few questions that they quickly answered. The scope has a ten year warranty too. I will wait for some reviews and if they are positive I will most likely have one by next spring.
It only has a 10 year warranty? Guess I just assumed it'd be a forever type warranty for the price.
Quote from: Farmboy27 on June 05, 2017, 06:24:30 AM
Not sure about anything mounted that far forward on the barrel. Seems like it would be subject to more abuse from accidental falls and bumps.
I've hunted with a rib-mounted Mueller Quick Shot on my Franchi Affinity 20 gauge for the last 2 seasons and it performed flawlessly. :turkey2:
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Everything sounds good, except for the price.
Quote from: stinkpickle on June 08, 2017, 01:19:45 PM
Everything sounds good, except for the price.
Price will come down and there will be discounters. Just takes time.
Quote from: sixbird on June 08, 2017, 12:47:37 PM
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Can a FF111 be mounted to a vent rib? I don't want to drill and tap the gun.
Quote from: lunghit on June 08, 2017, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 08, 2017, 12:47:37 PM
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Can a FF111 be mounted to a vent rib? I don't want to drill and tap the gun.
Not that I'm aware of but Burris would be wise to make a mount for a rib.
Quote from: CrustyRusty on June 08, 2017, 04:25:08 PM
Quote from: lunghit on June 08, 2017, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 08, 2017, 12:47:37 PM
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Can a FF111 be mounted to a vent rib? I don't want to drill and tap the gun.
Not that I'm aware of but Burris would be wise to make a mount for a rib.
https://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=SHIELD-MNT-A1500
Quote from: howl on June 08, 2017, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: CrustyRusty on June 08, 2017, 04:25:08 PM
Quote from: lunghit on June 08, 2017, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 08, 2017, 12:47:37 PM
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Can a FF111 be mounted to a vent rib? I don't want to drill and tap the gun.
Not that I'm aware of but Burris would be wise to make a mount for a rib.
https://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=SHIELD-MNT-A1500
Interesting. I wonder how this mount will hold up to heavy recoil.
JP.. makes excellent gear/equipment for firearms. As far as the red dot, if the S-1 is like there other products it will be Superior to the FFIII .
Quote from: USMC0331 on June 08, 2017, 09:10:46 PM
JP.. makes excellent gear/equipment for firearms. As far as the red dot, if the S-1 is like there other products it will be Superior to the FFIII .
Aimpoint does build a great scope. I would pay the extra for the quality products they put out. Buy once cry once type of a deal.
Quote from: lunghit on June 08, 2017, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 08, 2017, 12:47:37 PM
Why not Burris Fast Fire III? About $200 and everything you need in a reflex sight. I've had one for about 3 years and couldn't ask for better performance. Also lifetime warranty...
Can a FF111 be mounted to a vent rib? I don't want to drill and tap the gun.
I used a cantilever rib mount base and cut it down to size.
Stinkpickle, could you post up a pic of yours sounds like something I might try. Thanks
i have a t-2 mounted on my 1187 best money I ever spent
Quote from: deadbuck on June 09, 2017, 01:21:22 PM
Stinkpickle, could you post up a pic of yours sounds like something I might try. Thanks
It can be cut down even smaller, but I liked the mounting straps butted up to the rib pillars...
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