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

[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.
[/quote what scope did you mount? I might go to another scope.

Konus Konuspro-M30 1-4x24 30mm tube Very nice optics!

[Tom007]

Both are great options, I like either one...

[J-Shaped]

Used a 2.5X scope for roughly 20 years and other than a handful of situations, never felt it handicapped me. Like others have already stated, moved to reflex sights for weight savings and faster target acquisition and have been pleased so far for several years.

That said, I have backup sights and keep an Allen wrench in my vest should the electronics ever fail on a hunt, and purposely chose the mount I use for that reason. So far, it hasn't happened but there's a first time for everything.

[davisd9]

I went from bead, to rifle sights, to scope, back to bead, back to rifle sights, to a dot, and now back to bead. Each have their advantages. I used a 4x32 NWTF Simmons scope and there were times I would have not killed the turkey without it as it really helped pick out the head in thicker environments. I like the dot in the rib as it is more like a bead and gives confidence. This season I decided to simplify so I went back to the bead. I am sure I will change again. Think it all comes down to preference.


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[Dougas]

Come to think of it, the 20 gauge I use for upland hunting, has no optics. Bead only. When I deer hunt in turkey rich public ground I carry that with me, along with an upland choke and a turkey choke, as well as upland and turkey loads. So, even though I use it for mainly upland hunting, with a quick ammo and choke change, it becomes a dedicated turkey gun. In this case, I have one with a red dot, one with a scope and one with a bead and like all three. The red dot is my favorite though.