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Suggestions on quality green dot scope

Started by RutnNStrutn, July 23, 2018, 04:40:44 PM

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RutnNStrutn

I'm doing a 20 ga. turkey gun build and am looking for suggestions on a green dot sight. I have a red/green color deficiency, so red dots are out. I had a bad experience with a TruGlo green dot a few years back, so those are out as well. I replaced that TruJunk scope with a Trijicon RMR, which I love, but it's pretty expensive, and I don't want to spend more on the scope than the gun build. So what are y'alls suggestions for a top quality, green dot scope?
Thanks for your help!!  :icon_thumright:

nyhunter

vortex strike fire 2. cant beat it for the money

Tail Feathers

Bushnell Trophy comes with red and/or green.  About half the cost of a strikefire II and I've run two for years.  If my 835 didn't knock one off over the 12 years I used it as my primary, I'm confident a 20 can't.
The Trophy comes with a sunshade, a feature I really like.
Love to hunt the King of Spring!

RutnNStrutn

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll check into those.  :icon_thumright:
Any more suggestions OG members?

Quote from: Tail Feathers on July 23, 2018, 09:34:17 PM
Bushnell Trophy comes with red and/or green.  About half the cost of a strikefire II and I've run two for years.  If my 835 didn't knock one off over the 12 years I used it as my primary, I'm confident a 20 can't.
The Trophy comes with a sunshade, a feature I really like.
David, I'm building one like LT let me use that day at the WMA. It's a H&R Topper in 20 ga. I already bought all the pieces/parts to do the build, and just need to get optics before I proceed with the build.

Bolandstrutters

I replaced my truglos with vortex venoms and have been running them hard for two seasons without any issue.  They are lightweight, have good battery life, and stay zeroed. 

renegade19

Quote from: RutnNStrutn on July 24, 2018, 03:53:53 PM
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll check into those.  :icon_thumright:
Any more suggestions OG members?

Quote from: Tail Feathers on July 23, 2018, 09:34:17 PM
Bushnell Trophy comes with red and/or green.  About half the cost of a strikefire II and I've run two for years.  If my 835 didn't knock one off over the 12 years I used it as my primary, I'm confident a 20 can't.
The Trophy comes with a sunshade, a feature I really like.


David, I'm building one like LT let me use that day at the WMA. It's a H&R Topper in 20 ga. I already bought all the pieces/parts to do the build, and just need to get optics before I proceed with the build.

I use Truglo but have it from a reliable source that you're not real fond of them! 
:funnyturkey:

RutnNStrutn

Quote from: renegade19 on July 26, 2018, 03:20:31 PM
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on July 24, 2018, 03:53:53 PM
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll check into those.  :icon_thumright:
Any more suggestions OG members?
Quote from: Tail Feathers on July 23, 2018, 09:34:17 PM
Bushnell Trophy comes with red and/or green.  About half the cost of a strikefire II and I've run two for years.  If my 835 didn't knock one off over the 12 years I used it as my primary, I'm confident a 20 can't.
The Trophy comes with a sunshade, a feature I really like.
David, I'm building one like LT let me use that day at the WMA. It's a H&R Topper in 20 ga. I already bought all the pieces/parts to do the build, and just need to get optics before I proceed with the build.
I use Truglo but have it from a reliable source that you're not real fond of them! 
:funnyturkey:
;) ;D

RutnNStrutn

Again, thanks for your suggestions guys!!  :icon_thumright:

Spitten and drummen

" RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"
"QUEEN OF BATTLE FOLLOW ME " ~ INFANTRY
"DEATH FROM ABOVE " ~ AIRBORNE

RutnNStrutn

#9
Gentlemen, as noted I have a color deficiency in my eyes, and cannot see a red dot on bright, sunny days. I need to get a green dot. I searched high and low, and cannot find a Vortex Venom in green dot, only red. If Vortex makes a green one, can someone please provide me a link? Same with the Bushnell Trophy. I've even gone to their websites, and only found red ones.  :help:

Spitten and drummen

I thought that they made a green one but was not certain. I used red dots and had a venom and know its very reliable and durable. I went back to a simmons pro diamond scope. I prefer cross hairs and no batteries over the dot. I hope you can find a green dot optic that meets your needs. Good luck.
" RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"
"QUEEN OF BATTLE FOLLOW ME " ~ INFANTRY
"DEATH FROM ABOVE " ~ AIRBORNE

RutnNStrutn

Basically, I'm trying to limit the cost of my optics. After my Truglo debacle, I went on a friend's advice and got a Trijicon Dual Illumination RMR. Love the sight :love5: but not the price!! :o Nice thing about the dual illumination feature is it uses tritium for low light and fiber optics for brighter light. No need for batteries!! :icon_thumright:
Previously I had an old pistol scope mounted to the barrel. Worked fantastic for years until it finally gave up the ghost under the weight of too many 12 gauge 3-1/2" turkey loads. From there I went with a Truglo but it was a disaster. The one thing I took from the Truglo, and since with the Trijicon RMR, is I love the ease of using an open dot sight vs. a standard scope.
Thanks for your help guys.

Tail Feathers

You found a good one.  Didn't know they came in green dot.  Hope it slays lots of birds for you. :icon_thumright:
Love to hunt the King of Spring!