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Post by randolphcounty on Apr 8, 2012 20:32:31 GMT -5
just picked an Ultra slug Hunter in 20 ga, was hoping to get your guys suggestions for a good scope to go with, places I hunt are giving shots under 100 yards, with most coming between 30 and 50 but a 100 yarder could present itself, wanting to stay around $200 range, Thanks for your thoughts
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 9, 2012 4:30:18 GMT -5
Weaver 1-3X.
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Post by daneowner on Apr 9, 2012 6:10:10 GMT -5
I like the Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm shotgun/muzzleloader scope. They have a preset 75 yard parallex, heavy duplex crosshairs (reticle) and a matte finish.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Apr 9, 2012 6:55:56 GMT -5
Anything Leupold. I quit using the cheaper scopes several years ago.
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Post by squirrelhunter on Apr 9, 2012 7:46:39 GMT -5
I've had a Simmons Prodiamond 4x32 on my shotgun for years with no problems.
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Post by steiny on Apr 9, 2012 18:28:27 GMT -5
I like Leupold rifle scopes. Don't care for the fat crosshairs in the 2x7 shotgun scope.
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 10, 2012 9:01:44 GMT -5
While Im a Leupold man Nikon makes a decent scope for the money. Also look at Redfield and Weaver. Leupold bought Redfield. h.h.
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Post by xizang on Apr 12, 2012 7:33:54 GMT -5
I have had an Ultra slug hunter in 12 gauge for 6 years. I have the Nikon slug hunter on mine and have no problems with it. Scope is very clear and does not fog up. If your shots are normally 30-50 yards and not really past 100 yards you may look at a red dot scope and save some money.
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Post by swilk on Apr 13, 2012 17:33:15 GMT -5
I put a nikon omega 1.65-5 on my daughters 44. For the typical shotgun ranges I really like the scope and the power range.
I own 99% leupolds but have no regrets with the nikon.
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Post by lymanl3 on May 20, 2012 20:42:58 GMT -5
Ditto above. Think about it, Nikon has been making cameras for how many years? They know glass. I have nikon scopes and binos, and both are great. I also own leupolds and would choose nikon over them anyday.
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Post by jjas on May 20, 2012 23:48:43 GMT -5
In that price range I have had good experiences with the Nikon Prostaff line and the Redfield revolution. Both were bright, clear and held zero on both slug guns and muzzleloaders.
A new scope line that I've tried recently has been the Vortex line. The crossfire scope that I purchased is as good or better optically than the two brands I previously mentioned. I bought it back in the fall for a whopping $115.00 for a 3-9x40. Vortex has updated the line with the new Crossfire II and my local gun store still had a couple of the Crossfire 3-9x40s for $86.00, so I bought one more. Like the Nikon and Redfield scopes, they come with a lifetime warranty too.
BTW, I like a 3-9x40 riflescope. They usually are priced well, offer a good range of magnification and have plenty of space on the tube for easy mounting on just about any firearm.
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Post by swilk on May 21, 2012 7:32:27 GMT -5
My next glass will likely be something from Vortex .... never read a bad thing about them.
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Post by honcho on May 21, 2012 18:49:06 GMT -5
Had a Weaver 3X9 on mine that worked great. Lately I have been very fond of the Leupold VX-R's, have bought 2 this year.
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Post by chan1414 on Sept 1, 2012 18:02:36 GMT -5
I also have a diamond prohunter very quick picking up target. Also went to remington buck hammers very impressive.
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Post by drs on Sept 2, 2012 5:15:39 GMT -5
My suggestion would be to purchase a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm shotgun scope. I got one on my custom .458 X 2" AMERICAN rifle, and it will take the recoil of this cartridge & should work fine on your 20 gauge slug gun. The eye relief is far enough so the scope won't strike you in the forehead when under recoil.
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Post by hankhunter on Sept 13, 2012 7:34:08 GMT -5
Leopold makes an excellent scope and its made in Beaveton, Oregon, USA
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