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mamerch · « **on:** July 18, 2004, 07:08:59 PM »

Can anyone tell me the difference between a handgun scope and a shotgun scope? Are shotgun scopes made differently? Seems they both would use lower magnification and both need ample eye relief? True differences or just marketing ploys?

I need reccomendations for an H&R 20 ga. slug gun... <$200 if possible.

Thanks,
mamerch

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2004, 11:53:00 PM »

True differences.

A handgun scope will have a really long eye relief of 12" or more generally speaking. FOV is very small as a result.

A shotgun scope may be exactly the same as a rifle scope but isn't even remotely close to a handgun scope. They will however generally have the parallax corrected at a much shorter distance of 50-100 yards and often are fitted with heavy crosshairs also. Otherwise they are basically same as a rifle scope.

GB

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2004, 10:00:46 AM »

GrampaMike · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2004, 11:38:35 AM »

I have the Bushnell Trophy 1.75-5x32 on my H&R 20 ga Ultra Slug Deluxe. Perfect scope for the gun. Mike.