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Offline zeke08

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Slug gun scope
« on: October 06, 2010, 03:17:39 PM »
I just traded for a 12ga slug gun and want to know what scope would hold up to its punishment? Would a Nikon prostaff 3x9x50 I can get it from a buddy for $80.00
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2010, 03:59:58 PM »
I have a Nikon (I think it's a prostaff) on my 11-87 and it has been fine. I always keep it turned down though and I believe it has a 40 mm objective lense.
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 06:06:34 PM »
I have three slug guns in 12 ga. a, USH-3x9x40 new Redfield, 1100 Rem. 2x7x32 Burris, and 870 Rem.- 3x9x40 Nikon Monarch. IMO if your going to spend $80 for a used Prostaff you can get a new Redfield 2x7 for about $129 and better glass.
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 05:15:56 PM »
I bought a 2x7 Redfield and mounted it on my light ush with leupold rifleman medium rings. It looks very comfortable on my gun and is a great scope for the money.
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 06:12:45 PM »
Thanks I will check them out!
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 05:17:37 PM »
I have a bushnell trophy shotgun scope on my 870 slug gun.
It is performing better than I thought it would.
I do not know the amount of rounds fired, but it has been dropped a time or
two and keeps the zero.
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2011, 07:51:04 PM »
Another excellent choice would be the 2-7x32 vortex viper
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Re: Slug gun scope
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2011, 03:02:46 AM »
You might want to consider a "shotgun scope" from one of the major manufacturers. Typically, a "shotgun scope" has a thicker reticle for use in heavier cover where shots are close and has the parallax adjusted for a shorter distance than scopes intended to be used on a rifle.
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