Author Topic: Slug gun scope suggestions needed... (Read 508 times)

MI.sabot · « **on:** May 22, 2005, 03:29:21 PM »

OK, I'm going to start the thread this time without any pre-conceived notion of what kind of scope I'm looking for...be it a fixed or any of the variable powered scopes. I'm open to all suggestions.

Here's the facts surrounding any purchase:
....to be mounted on a 20 ga. Ultra Slug Hunter.
....typical hunting distance should not exceed 100 yards.
....willing to spend $150 - $200 (less is just fine with me too!)

In the end I just want to end up with a good reliable scope that will stand up to the elements and the jolt of a shotgun for years to come.

Really like to hear your opinions and experiences.

Thanks

DEPUTY · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2005, 04:33:15 PM »

Look no further than our own back yard! the mueller multi shot! 2x7-32 is a great choice! i have a 3x10-44 on an ultra 20 gauge and love it the 2x7 would be better in my book but wasnt around when i bought mine

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2005, 01:50:59 AM »

Leupold VXI 2X7X33mm.

Bullseye · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:47:23 AM »

Something with 4" minimum eye relief, 4.5" would be better. The Leupold 2-7x33 VX1 comes to my mind also. I have had one of them on a slug barrel and it held up fine.

MI.sabot · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2005, 04:09:21 AM »

Well I decided on the Leupold 2x7x33 shotgun scope.

About a month ago, I purchased a 12 gauge USH for myself and this is the scope I put on it and felt very comfortable in doing so.

At the same time I purchased a 20 gauge USH youth model for my son and put a 1.5x4.5 Bushnell Banner on it. Realistically, this scope would have been just fine for him now.

But the wheels started turning and I began thinking long range to the time when he'd outgrow the Y/M in a couple years and either want to upgrade to the adult size laminate stocks or trade it in towards a new USH 20 ga deluxe.

Also coming into play is the likelihood, as I'm not getting any younger and my vision isn't getting any better, that the 20 gauge will probably be my gun of choice down the road. Let the kid carry around that 12 gauge canon!

So instead of buying a cheaper scope now and wanting to upgrade to a better scope at a later date, let's just do it right from the start and equip the 20 gauge for any situation it might be used for by either my son or myself for years to come.

The gun dealer was more than gracious is giving me full credit on the Bushnell towards the purchase of the Leupold.

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:07:22 AM »

Great choice. You won't e disappointed.

Catfish · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2005, 03:09:12 PM »

I `m a Leo fan and have a couple os 2 x 7`s but for a slug gun shooting 100 yrds. or less they are a waist of money. A good 2 1/2X is all you need, but you will probibly be able to find a good 4X easier, faster and for less money and they will work just as well. The lower they power the bigger the field of view and the faster the target aquizition. Rember, all you have to do is to keep them in a a group the size of a paper plate to kill a deer. I`ve got 2 slug gun that wear 4X scopes, but I hunt with handguns and use iron sight alot. Next year I plan to use handguns, for walking or driveing one with a 2X and for stand hunting a 2 1/2 to 8 X.