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Looking for a quality Turkey Scope for my new SX-3 20 gauge
Looking for a quality Turkey Scope for my new SX-3 20 gauge
Started by MBC, March 08, 2015, 06:59:09 PM
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MBC
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Looking for a quality Turkey Scope for my new SX-3 20 gauge
March 08, 2015, 06:59:09 PM
It looks like my choices are:
1. Nikon Turkey Pro. Expensive and hard to find.
2. Leupold VX-1 Turkey Plex. Expensive, doesn't come in camo.
3. Bushnell Trophy XLT Circle-X 1.75x4x 32mm. A very interesting option at $109 shipped from Amazon right now.
What would you do?
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Re: Looking for a quality Turkey Scope for my new SX-3 20 gauge
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March 08, 2015, 07:56:22 PM
I put a Burris FastFire 3 on my SX3 20 gauge.
MBC
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March 08, 2015, 08:29:47 PM
I am considering FFIII, but a scope is kind of my first thought now.
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March 09, 2015, 09:39:53 AM
Bushnell Trophey XKT in camo is what I put on my gun this year, snows been so bad I've still yet to slang lead
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March 09, 2015, 04:25:28 PM
I'd go with either the Nikon or Leupold shotgun scope with a heavy duplex reticle. I have a leupold NWTF edition Leupold with turkey reticle and I find that im more accurate with a crosshair instead.
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March 09, 2015, 05:21:56 PM
Nikon BTR is no longer available. I know some guys like the el' cheapo crap made by Bushnell and Simmons, but i wouldnt put that on anything except a BB gun!!!
Leupold ok but many have a difficult power ring adjustment.
CHECK EBAY NOW!!!!!
There is a Pentax Lightseeker up for sale.
2.5 x 20mm Deep woods plex Great turkey scope!!! Parallax free at 75 yards
Allows for range estimation at 40 yards on turkeys!!1
I had one years ago and sold it. Stupid.....
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March 09, 2015, 07:56:15 PM
Thanks, there's actually 5 Pentax lightseekers on ebay right now, 2 in camo, 1 new for $190 starting bid, one $145 or offer, looks a little beat up and has been on several guns. How would the lightseeker compare to a Nikon Turkey pro? Which one is better?
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March 09, 2015, 08:01:55 PM
In the back of my mind I'm hoping these turkey scopes will be able to double as a slug scope on this gun, if needed.
Do you guys have ring suggestions? Good quality camo ones that will work for the SX3's cantilever weaver mount.
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March 09, 2015, 09:09:41 PM
Neither scope is in production currently.
Nikon variable power 1.65-5x
Pentax is Fixed 2.5X.
Both will work great for Slug Guns too
Both have good eye relief and paralax
Adjusted for shotgun ranges.
Both allow you to range a bird for 40 yards
Shots.
Both Multicoated lenses and excellent
In Low light
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MBC
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March 09, 2015, 09:14:08 PM
Thanks K9Doc. I'll be getting one of these two scopes. Did you have any camo ring suggestions for the cantilever mount? So many choices in rings.
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March 10, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
Natchez Shooters Supply has Nikon Turkey Pro scopes. They are factory reconditioned. I bought the matte finished one for about $150. I have it lined up and I'll find out how well it works on the real thing next Saturday morning.
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March 14, 2015, 02:51:50 PM
I have purchased the Nikon Turkey Pro BTR reconditioned from Natchez and had it dipped in Camo by Tarjac. 2 seasons and several 3 1/2" rounds without issue. Highly recomended!
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March 14, 2015, 09:59:05 PM
I got Monarch Shotgun Scope 1.5-4.5X20 Turkey Pro Real Tree Hardwoods with the Nikon Turkey Pro rings, $225 total. Thought I got a pretty good deal. I guess this is the older version of the Turkey pro scope. Can't wait to throw it on my new SX3!
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