Author Topic: SHOTGUN SCOPE for turkey hunting (Read 898 times)

varmit_master · « **on:** March 20, 2003, 11:11:34 PM »

Hi i got a Nikon Monarch 1.5x4.5x20mm turkey pro cir. i am going to but it on my Ben. Super 90 12ga or my Rem SP 10ga is this a good scope or should have i got a 32mm scope please let me know from people that has used them i look at a Simmon and a Bushnell both with a 32mm do u think i went with the right scope i have never used a scope before on a shotgun i will take any help i can get thank u

TheOpticZone · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2003, 02:44:17 AM »

The Monarch shotgun scope is a great little scope. If you are just using this for turkey hunting, you should not have a problem with the 20mm objective. There should be plenty of light by the time the turkeys come off the roost.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2003, 03:39:02 AM »

I agree. A scope with a 20mm objective is very small for most whitetail hunting, but is just fine for turkey hunting because of the time of day that you hunt. Generally speaking, whitetails move during early morning and afternoons, while turkeys move around most of the day or so.

Keep in mind that dangerous game scopes (for hunting animals like elephants, cape buffalo, lion, etc.) usually have 20mm objectives (sometimes maybe a little bit more, but not much).

Mount it and tell us how you like it. I think that you will be pleased. :grin:

Zachary

varmit_master · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2003, 12:13:57 AM »

thanks guys all i will do with the scope is turkey hunt i am putting it on a Ben. Super 90 12ga with a 21 inch barrel with a B Sqaure mount and all it will be used for is turkey hunting thanks again for your help

Zachary · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2003, 03:46:18 AM »

Enjoy it!

Zachary

varmit_master · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2003, 12:13:16 AM »

Hi Zach do u think a Simmons 2x32mm PRO D scope would hold up on my Rem SP 10ga i have a 23 inch bar. and a custom .680 choke made for the Win high ve. 5's and i am puting a B Sqaure mount on it too i will use it for turkey and coyote and deer hunting with buck shot #1 and i have a custom choke made for the buckshot do u think the simmons will hold up on the 10ga let me know what every body thinks thank u Ricahrd

Zachary · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2003, 03:31:52 AM »

I really don't know. I have never used that particular scope. However, I would not bet on it. Even if it worked, I don't know about it's durability. I have used various other simmons scopes (mostly rifle scopes) and I was not impressed with them. Based on other experiences, in my personal opinion, I would not recommend the Simmons, especially on a hard kicking 10 gauge! :biggun:

Zachary

varmit_master · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2003, 01:04:32 AM »

Thanks Zach. i will have to get me another Nikon or burris i seen a 2.5x 25mm and also a seen one in a pentex 2.5 in mossy oak to match my gun lol thanks again