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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: rh4usmc on August 28, 2010, 01:47:03 PM

Title: Scope for a smoothbore....
Post by: rh4usmc on August 28, 2010, 01:47:03 PM: hey can anyone tell me if its a good idea to mount a scope on a Remington 870 with a 26" smoothbore barrel?
Title: Re: Scope for a smoothbore....
Post by: lokidog on August 28, 2010, 02:39:02 PM: Why not? Are you going to use it for rifled slugs? A scope is a pain for ducks or pheasant..... :chuckle:

It will improve your slug accuracy because you can pick out a more detailed spot. Still not as good as a barrel mounted scope because the barrel and action are not locked together. At most slug ranges, the bead sight has worked fine for me, even better if you have the mid-barrel bead to help line it up.
Title: Re: Scope for a smoothbore....
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 28, 2010, 02:57:40 PM: i sure would :dunno:
Title: Re: Scope for a smoothbore....
Post by: rh4usmc on August 28, 2010, 02:59:28 PM: yea i was planning to use a 1oz Remington slugger....
Title: Re: Scope for a smoothbore....
Post by: denali on August 28, 2010, 03:44:28 PM: Nikon Prostaff 2X7 enough power to count points, low enough power for close brush hunting, and it's inexpensive.