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Author: | Gobblenow [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:51 am ] |
Post subject: | scopes strictly for turkeys |
tell me again which is your favorite shotgun scope(and do you wear glasses?)....I bought another red dot thing at the end of the spring season...I am not sure i t is the answer...not being a der hunter this scope thing is a new world for me...Diablo and Freddy are suggesting a variable 1 to 4 ...I will probably do that unless somebody can talk me out of it....thaNNKS FOR YOUR IDEAS |
Author: | Rhino [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 2:13 pm ] |
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GN, I have a Leupold 1-4x variX-1 (I think?) on a particular gun that has caused much flaming on the board. It is part shotgun and the 1x works very well with that in quick situations. I do like it very much as the low power gives you a good field of view and you can always increase the pwr to 4 if you want and I can't see needing anything over 4x on a shotgun. My 2 cents... |
Author: | Rhino [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 2:14 pm ] |
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hopefully this won't start a thread on that OTHER topic.... ha ha ha Diablo????? I didn't actually use the word..... |
Author: | TScottW99 [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:02 pm ] |
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I have never used a scope on a shotgun, but plan to as soon as the budget allows One scope that I have used on handguns, AR's and sub-machine guns that I like and will be putting on my turkey gun is the EOTech holographic sight. To me it would be perfect for turkey hunting. No magnification, no paralex problems and it's a great scope. Here's some information on it... http://www.riflescopes.com/departments/14/rifle_scopes/eotech.htm If I was looking for a "regular" type scope it's hard to go wrong with Leupold or Nikon. |
Author: | Max [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:08 pm ] |
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I have used a Tasco bantam 2.5x20mm on my 835 and last yr upgraded to a leupold M8 2.5x20mm with what they call a Turkey Slayer reticle in it. The distance between the intersection of the crosshairs and the beginning of the duplex in the vertical hair is 9"@40yd.. rouffley the length of an adult toms head and neck to the feather line... it helps..lol.. they stopped making them last yr but can still be found. I dont wear glasses though......but the leupold is hands down a better scope than the bantam... But i also must say the bantam held up under ther 835 recoil with Nitro ammo for 2 season... there is a BIG difference in price! |
Author: | Diablo [ Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:04 pm ] |
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Leupold 1-4x variX-1 |
Author: | Fullback24 [ Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:34 pm ] |
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I have a Pentax Lightseeker, 1.5x.....it's pretty cool because it has crosshairs with a circle....this circle represents 30" at 40 yards.....usually when I get a gobbler in, I frame his head and neck up in that circle and bring the noise. HAS NOT FAILED ME SINCE INSTALLATION(7 yrs). Knock on wood. |
Author: | FlatLand Gobbler [ Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:47 pm ] |
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I am using a red dot scope which doesn't magnify. I must admit I am a little ignorant about the different powers. Jeff tell me a little about you 1x4 Leoupold. |
Author: | Rick [ Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:08 pm ] |
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I use the Leopold 1-4X shotgun scope. I never move it from the 1X. I find it very hard to judge distance if I use any magnification, even 1.5X. Even at !.5X I have to lift my head from the scope to judge distance. The 1X is perfect. Too bad Leopold does not make a super light 1X fixed power scope. I do not wear glasses, but the Leopold has a good long eye relief. |
Author: | gobbstopper1946 [ Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:39 pm ] |
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I've been useing Leupold 1x-4x for several years now and haven't had any problems. The one advantage I like is can see the whole turkey. I'll track him all the way through the scope up to his final step. GS... |
Author: | maytom [ Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:17 pm ] |
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I also have been using a Leupold 1X4 shotgun scope on my 1300 since the spring of 1993. I can't say enough about the quality of this scope!! I mostly leave it set on the 2.5X power setting, because if I lower it to the 1X setting, the end of the barrel appears in the field of view, and becomes very distracting!! Can't go wrong with a Leupold!!! |
Author: | Rick [ Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:47 pm ] |
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I add a 1/2 inch cheek pad to my stock to put my eye in line with the scope. This way my cheek is pressed against the stock for better sighting and control. |
Author: | Gobblenow [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 9:54 am ] |
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what does "eye relief" mean? see, I told you I know nothing about scopes? |
Author: | Freddy [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:30 pm ] |
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Eye Relief is the distance between your eyeball and the scope. Too little Eye Relief and you end up with a nice little half-moon scar on your bloody forehead. Too much Eye Relief and your scope will not have a full field of view. Find that happy medium. Some of the scope shooters may be able to help more... |
Author: | WVBOY [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:49 pm ] |
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I know all about that bloody cut on the forehead.. I started using a scope last year on my shotgun and first shot got wholluped.. so make sure you have enough eye relief to start off on the range.. |
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