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Post by Flatlander54 on Dec 13, 2010 22:08:56 GMT -5
Ok all you turkey hunters...for those of you that use a lighted dot scope on your turkey rigs...what brand are you using that will stand up to the recoil of 3"-3 1/2" turkey loads?
I would like to put one on a recently aquired Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag 12 ga. and was just wanting some opinions on what ones will take the recoil and what wont.
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Post by tomthreetoes on Dec 13, 2010 23:56:31 GMT -5
I have had a Bushnell Trophy red dot on my 870 Super Mag for three seasons and so far it's been fine. I should add that mine is the tactical style sight with the red and green reticles. I like it just fine the only down side is it's kinda big and it is heavy.
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Post by Flatlander54 on Dec 14, 2010 0:25:18 GMT -5
A member on another forum is offering to sell me one of the Bushnells for $60 but im flat broke. ;D Another is offering a Nikon Monarch for $150....if I had the money I think I would go with the Nikon. But then again I like the lower profile of the open style red dots compared to the tube style.
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Post by firelt72 on Dec 14, 2010 6:46:07 GMT -5
I have an EOTech Holographic sight. Now I didn't pay for it, inherited it. My brother used it on his swat entry weapon. It is made to Mil-Grade Specs. Awesome sight, but you pay for it. They have entered the hunting market now. They are salty at $350 ish....
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 14, 2010 12:53:09 GMT -5
The 835, as I'm sure you have been told, is going to kick like a mule. Something like 74 ft./lbs. with magnum 3 1/2" shells. I would go with a good quality scope from any of the higher end brands.
My brother has the same scope as tomthreetoes and although he (my brother) has a major flinching problem, the scope has never let him down.
I have a Holosight on my turkey killer. It's an automatic, but I wouldn't hesitate to put it or an EOTech on an 835.
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Post by Flatlander54 on Dec 14, 2010 20:00:34 GMT -5
Yeah, I knew what I was steppinto when I got it. A friend of mine got one several years ago (I think it was an 835 if i remember correctly) but I definatley do remember the thump of those 3 1/2" turkey shells, talk about ringin yer bell...  He called me over to help him pattern it since it had already stomped a mudhole in his butt...gotta love friends who are willing to share their pain with you. ;D An uncle of mine told me last weekend he has a new Remington SP 10 he wanted me to pattern for him...  ...with 3 1/2 shells. Beginning to wonder how much he really likes me. |
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 14, 2010 23:11:56 GMT -5
I shot a Browning 10ga a cpl times and thought it kicked less than the 835 I had. Could be that it felt like it weighed 10 lbs more  I know nothing about this sight, but can point to you several reviews from people that have it and have it on an 835. I just skimmed over them, because I just had a buddy tell me about the sight today. It is called a Mueller Quick Shot. I think he said you can get one for around $100. If not getting a EOTech or Holosight, I would go with one of these. |
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Post by Flatlander54 on Dec 15, 2010 0:19:38 GMT -5
Thanks Gobblerstopper!
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...with 3 1/2 shells. Beginning to wonder how much he really likes me. 