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Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« on: May 15, 2020, 11:14:24 AM »
I did a search of this sight regarding Scopes/Red Dots for Turkey hunting and didn't get any hits (could just be me), so I am putting this out there. Any opinions of good, or not so good, scopes/red dots for our Turkey shotguns?

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2020, 08:03:19 PM »
I've been running the Vortex Crossfire on my SXP for the last 2 years and I love it.  I have found the adjustment easier with gloves because I just have to adjust a dial.  Also if I'm shooting a stubborn bird at 40 yards based on patterning he is getting all of my BB's.  I run 7 shot Federal TSS.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2020, 03:30:19 PM »
Here is a blog that might help with it...and if you look at previous blogs on the same website there is another one that also talks about setting up a shotgun and red dot sight for turkey...

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link to blog: http://www.theoutdoorline.com/blog/post/2020/05/17/410-for-turkey-yes.aspx
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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2020, 03:33:33 PM »
and here is that link to setting up a shotgun with a Red Dot...

http://www.theoutdoorline.com/blog/post/2020/03/27/tips-for-turkeys.aspx

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2020, 05:13:15 PM »
I bought a Holosun based on a post on this thread. https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,240843.0.html
Works exactly as described on paper, haven't hunted with it yet.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2020, 09:16:22 PM »
I've been running the Vortex Crossfire on my SXP for the last 2 years and I love it.  I have found the adjustment easier with gloves because I just have to adjust a dial.  Also if I'm shooting a stubborn bird at 40 yards based on patterning he is getting all of my BB's.  I run 7 shot Federal TSS.
Thanks NWH84. I will look into the Vortex

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2020, 09:31:58 PM »
Here is a blog that might help with it...and if you look at previous blogs on the same website there is another one that also talks about setting up a shotgun and red dot sight for turkey...

Grade

link to blog: http://www.theoutdoorline.com/blog/post/2020/05/17/410-for-turkey-yes.aspx
Thanks Grade...

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2020, 09:32:55 PM »
I bought a Holosun based on a post on this thread. https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,240843.0.html
Works exactly as described on paper, haven't hunted with it yet.
Nibenza thank you.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2020, 09:24:15 AM »
I love the Nikon Turkey Pro scopes!!

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2020, 06:39:42 PM »
I started using a Burris FastFire 3 this year, 3 MOA, and really like it.  Haven't had it super long to tell you how it lasted but I know plenty of guys that have had them for years and haven't heard of any trouble minus changing a battery occasionally, although, keep a spare with you.  I can imagine it is a sickening feeling to be near a bird, turn on the red dot and get nothing because the battery is dead...

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2020, 10:35:37 PM »
Brokentrail...you always have the bead as a back-up, which can be seen through the scope.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2020, 12:18:37 PM »
I have a red dot but I like the simplicity of a fiber bead. Gives you plenty of light during turkey hours.




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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2020, 12:52:55 PM »
my only recommendation would be to get a hand on what you are considering. red dot is a red dot (for a shotgun application) . some of the cheaper versions have a mirror like lens on leading glass and it (IMO) is no Bueno for turkeys and sun glimpse reflections.. i run a vortex and do just fine... Trij are 2X cost and not necessary .

i sighted in at 15yds with 7.5 bird shot... holds direct at 40yds with turkey loads.. deadly! with tss if you are going to stretch it out, remember gravity drops your shot down enough to miss low.
 
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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2020, 03:59:08 PM »
Here is a blog that might help with it...and if you look at previous blogs on the same website there is another one that also talks about setting up a shotgun and red dot sight for turkey...

Grade

link to blog: http://www.theoutdoorline.com/blog/post/2020/05/17/410-for-turkey-yes.aspx
Thank you, nice write up.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2020, 04:00:43 PM »
my only recommendation would be to get a hand on what you are considering. red dot is a red dot (for a shotgun application) . some of the cheaper versions have a mirror like lens on leading glass and it (IMO) is no Bueno for turkeys and sun glimpse reflections.. i run a vortex and do just fine... Trij are 2X cost and not necessary .

i sighted in at 15yds with 7.5 bird shot... holds direct at 40yds with turkey loads.. deadly! with tss if you are going to stretch it out, remember gravity drops your shot down enough to miss low.
Thank you birddogdad.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2020, 04:02:07 PM »
I have a red dot but I like the simplicity of a fiber bead. Gives you plenty of light during turkey hours.
That's what I am running now, fiber bead, and it is simple. Thank you.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2020, 04:04:05 PM »
I started using a Burris FastFire 3 this year, 3 MOA, and really like it.  Haven't had it super long to tell you how it lasted but I know plenty of guys that have had them for years and haven't heard of any trouble minus changing a battery occasionally, although, keep a spare with you.  I can imagine it is a sickening feeling to be near a bird, turn on the red dot and get nothing because the battery is dead...
I like the looks of that FastFire. I'll  be checking it out for sure.

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Re: Best Scope or Red Dot for Turkey
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2020, 04:06:13 PM »
I love the Nikon Turkey Pro scopes!!
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