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Truglo open red dot

Started by bowhunter2k9, December 19, 2013, 07:48:26 PM

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bowhunter2k9

http://www.truglo.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=1AE463190365481CABA833BFF1613546&catid=52E3D7409570433EBF69FA2CBEB51CA6

This is the sight I bought on sale, has anyone used this sight with turkey loads? I am wondering if it will hold up against my 3.5" loads
Romans 8:38-39

chatterbox

Quote from: bowhunter2k9 on December 19, 2013, 07:48:26 PM
http://www.truglo.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=1AE463190365481CABA833BFF1613546&catid=52E3D7409570433EBF69FA2CBEB51CA6

This is the sight I bought on sale, has anyone used this sight with turkey loads? I am wondering if it will hold up against my 3.5" loads
My experience with Truglo and 3.5 mag turkey loads has never been a good one. They may be ok with 3" loads, or on 20 ga turkey guns, but you run a 3.5 down the pipe, and those sights don't hold up well, at least in my experience.

bowhunter2k9

Thanks for the reply, what brand are you shooting now?
Romans 8:38-39

chatterbox

Quote from: bowhunter2k9 on December 20, 2013, 07:37:08 AM
Thanks for the reply, what brand are you shooting now?
I shoot a Mossberg 835 topped with a Burris FFIII. Love it. Best red dot in it's class.

Skeeterbait

I can't tell you that the glass won't pop out of yours the first time you shoot it.  But I can tell you I have the camo version mounted on two 835's and have been firing 3.5" shells thru both guns for 5 years now without a single problem.




bowhunter2k9


Quote from: Skeeterbait on December 20, 2013, 07:27:59 PM
I can't tell you that the glass won't pop out of yours the first time you shoot it.  But I can tell you I have the camo version mounted on two 835's and have been firing 3.5" shells thru both guns for 5 years now without a single problem.



I hope I have your luck!! Must be the camo paint! Haha
Romans 8:38-39

beagler

For what it's worth I haven't heard many good things about the Truglo optics on heavy recoiling turkey guns.
Never Misses

jhcats10

I've used one with 3.5's for the past two years with zero problems

bowhunter2k9

Thanks for the replies everyone! Sounding like it's hit or miss with truglo
Romans 8:38-39

bowhunter2k9

UPDATE: 1st time shooting this red dot. I shot at 15 yds with bird shot, then went to 40 yds and shot 4 3.5" turkey loads... 3 hevishot and 1 turkey thug.  The dot seems to be holding up well. lens is still in!
Romans 8:38-39

chatterbox

Quote from: bowhunter2k9 on December 26, 2013, 12:24:02 PM
UPDATE: 1st time shooting this red dot. I shot at 15 yds with bird shot, then went to 40 yds and shot 4 3.5" turkey loads... 3 hevishot and 1 turkey thug.  The dot seems to be holding up well. lens is still in!
Good luck! I hope it holds up well for you! :icon_thumright:

ericjames

Keep us updated on how it holds up, I hope it treats you good!

mossybird

My TruGlo reddot has been holding up for about 2-3 now. Hit or miss i guess.