1x vs 1.75x Vortex for Slug Gun

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I’m debating between the two scopes to put on my 20ga Slug Gun
-vortex crossfire 1-4x28
-vortex dimondback 1.75-5x32 BDC

I like slowly walking the bush and want to keep the magnification lower for that reason.
Which would you pick?
 
Have you looked through either of those scopes? There was recently a thread where a member tested a handful of optics, including the Crossfire II and Diamondback lines, although they were the 6-18x and 3-9x respectively I do believe. Long story short, they reviewed very poorly when compared to Bushnell Elite 3200/3500, and Leupold Freedom scopes.
 
Ive looked through the dimondback and was satisfied with it for the price.
Vortex has helped me out in the past with warranty and I can’t say anything bad about their customer service so they have my business.

Looking at these scopes specifically for their cost and lower magnification.


Now I have to admit the vortex I have used don’t compare to my Nikon Monarch 5 ED glass though.
 
Your planning on walking the bush with these optics and not sitting in a stand? They don't sound ideal for gathering light for hunting as the sun is setting, especially in the bush where it gets dark fast. I don't think there'd be much difference between the two you are looking at. Maybe something with a bit bigger objective to gather light. I used to use a prostaff 2-7x32 on my old slug gun which worked great for years but as my eyes get worse I had to move up to a 40mm objective. I generally hunt field edges as well which will give me a little more time in the stand.
 
cantgetright said:
Your planning on walking the bush with these optics and not sitting in a stand? They don't sound ideal for gathering light for hunting as the sun is setting, especially in the bush where it gets dark fast. I don't think there'd be much difference between the two you are looking at. Maybe something with a bit bigger objective to gather light. I used to use a prostaff 2-7x32 on my old slug gun which worked great for years but as my eyes get worse I had to move up to a 40mm objective. I generally hunt field edges as well which will give me a little more time in the stand.
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Yes right now I have a red dot and one thing I don’t like about it is that early morning and late afternoon the dot overpowers everything and makes it hard to aim. I have also lifted it on 2 deer and found that it covers more of the body than I wanted it to. It’s a Bushnell TRS25.

Don’t get me wrong it has worked in the past but often when I’m walking or sitting I have always thought a little scope would be nice. Figured I’d try it this year and worse case if I don’t like it I can always use it on something else and throw the red dot back on.
 
I have never had much luck using red dots for any type of hunting. I use a 1.75-5x32 on my turkey gun and love it. I would suggest something like this configuration.
https://alflahertys.com/cart.php?action=add&product_id=6139
Not much difference between 1 and 2 power on the low end, and up to 7 on the high end giving you the option to hunt somewhere more open as well. With the 36mm objective it will allow a bit more light through at dawn and dusk. Same scope I use on my 20ga slug gun except mines a 3-9x40.
 
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