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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Gun Sights & Optics => Topic started by: governor on November 27, 2021, 02:42:15 PM

Title: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: governor on November 27, 2021, 02:42:15 PM
I got a Stevens 301  410ga and thinking about putting some type of red dot sight on it. Any suggestions on what's good and what to stay away from. Thanks
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: davisd9 on November 27, 2021, 03:10:45 PM
I put a Romeo 5 in the one for my boy. Happy with it.
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: jmart241 on November 28, 2021, 05:30:45 PM
Put Vortex Venom on grandsons and mine love them
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: btodd00 on February 08, 2022, 10:44:07 AM
I put a sight mark M spec on mine that has been very good for the under $100 price tag
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: btodd00 on February 08, 2022, 10:45:27 AM
A spec not M spec, sorry
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: huntinsomd on February 08, 2022, 04:52:51 PM
Can't go wrong with a fastfire or venom on that tiny killing machine!
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: SumToy on February 08, 2022, 05:45:37 PM
Quote from: huntinsomd on February 08, 2022, 04:52:51 PM
Can't go wrong with a fastfire or venom on that tiny killing machine!


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Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: Greg Massey on February 09, 2022, 10:36:38 AM
I put a Bushnell TRS 25 on the one i have and it has worked out fine on the gun...
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: Muzzy61 on February 10, 2022, 08:42:08 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 09, 2022, 10:36:38 AM
I put a Bushnell TRS 25 on the one i have and it has worked out fine on the gun...

^^^
Same here. I also have one on my 835  shooting 3.5" shells and had no issue.   Hard to beat for the price.
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: Spark352 on February 16, 2022, 08:57:35 AM
I'm currently in the process of building a 301 .410 myself. I went with an EGW mount with a Holoson 407C x2. I like the Holosun because of the shake awake and because they are side-loading batteries. I would hate to leave my battery on and show up to hunt and it's dead. Plus with TSS shots running around $8 I don't really want to have to take zero-confirmation shots after replacing a battery. Those were the biggest factors that turned me off to the Vortex red dots. An added bonus is the Holoson 407/507C are RMR footprints so if you have pistol slides or AR mounts that take RMR style footprints you're about to move them around if you don't like the dot on your turkey gun. Lastly, if red dots turn out not to be your thing I think RMR pattern dots are an easier sale.

On another note, I found this little velcro shell holder on Amazon that holds two .410 shells perfectly. I attached it to the right-hand side of my stock and it leads to quick reloads and no more ammo rolling around my bag or vest. Link below. Good luck and post some patterns when you get a chance!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095MSC61H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: btodd00 on February 16, 2022, 03:27:42 PM
I like the 2 shell holder, much smaller profile than the buttstock shell holder I put on mine
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: valleyoaks on April 08, 2022, 07:54:32 AM
Problem with the 301 is that sight base is just way to tall as i wish it was 1/2 of what it is as i dont know of anybody who could get a decent cheekweld withbthis set up
Title: Re: Optic for Stevens 301
Post by: btodd00 on April 08, 2022, 11:45:45 AM
sumtoy and EGW make bases that will lower it if you are shooting a mini reflex style sight