Scope vs reflex

[Dblevins]

I've never seen a need for a scope, I've been using a vortex reflex and absolutely love it. It's a much cleaner look on a gun plus the weight reduction over a scope is worth it.

[Bowguy]

I've said it before, a prism is better than either. You can get one magnified 2,3x for instance or can be 1x.
It can be illuminated if desired but it's got an etched reticle so the prism always there like a scope. It's also supposed to be tougher but I can't say I've had probs with any of the above. I just stay away from cheap optics

[grayfox]

I normally prefer a reflex but with that being said I just mounted a scope on my 870 about a month ago. With cataracts on both eyes & my eyesight not being what it used to be it just seemed like the smart thing to do.

[Old Timer]

I normally prefer a reflex but with that being said I just mounted a scope on my 870 about a month ago. With cataracts on both eyes & my eyesight not being what it used to be it just seemed like the smart thing to do.
[/quote what scope did you mount? I might go to another scope.

[ybuck]

great read here guys.
some excellent insight