Shotgun scope options?!

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I have a new mossberg 20 gauge (combo) and I know there are several threads on here about it, but i'm wondering what is a good scope that tracks, so when I sight it in I can make charts and just count clicks. It's important for me because slugs aren't cheap..

If I got a leupold what model do you need for this? I was looking to spend 250-350 on a scope if that's possible..maybe a 2-7x or 3-9x. I was also looking at the redfield revolutions...if you have experience please let me know!

Thanks
 
Any Leupold (or any brand) scopes designated for muzzle loaders/slug guns are built to withstand much more recoil than your 20g will produce. The ones you are looking at should be fine without spending any more $.
 
Scamaniac said:
Any Leupold (or any brand) scopes designated for muzzle loaders/slug guns are built to withstand much more recoil than your 20g will produce. The ones you are looking at should be fine without spending any more $.
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Okay thanks, I figured they will work especially if they're built for that purpose (slug gun) but does anyone have any experience with the tracking just so I could sight it for say 50, 80 yards and know where the shot will go with whatever number clicks?
 
What distance are your shots?

If you are pushing bush I would not recommend a scope at all, and would only use a scope if I was shooting from a tree stand.

A red dot will allow you much quicker shots and wider field of view for any moving shots as well as allowing you to keep both eyes open.

Last year while pushing the bush my buddy got 2 deer at the same time about 20m from him on the move. His first comments were that he never would have got them if he still had a scope on his shotgun, which he took off just the day before.
 
mlehtovaara said:
What distance are your shots?

If you are pushing bush I would not recommend a scope at all, and would only use a scope if I was shooting from a tree stand.

A red dot will allow you much quicker shots and wider field of view for any moving shots as well as allowing you to keep both eyes open.

Last year while pushing the bush my buddy got 2 deer at the same time about 20m from him on the move. His first comments were that he never would have got them if he still had a scope on his shotgun, which he took off just the day before.
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Shots would be under 100 yards, probably even under 50 it depends on the spot. I'll take a look at that Nikon also, sounds like a nice scope thanks.
 
I have and have used both the Leupold 1-4 with heavy duplex and the 1.5-5 on my slug gun. Both are great scopes for what you're looking for. I really like the heavy duplex on the 1-4, very easy to pick up the reticle in the thick bush and the $ is in your budget.
 
big boar said:
I have and have used both the Leupold 1-4 with heavy duplex and the 1.5-5 on my slug gun. Both are great scopes for what you're looking for. I really like the heavy duplex on the 1-4, very easy to pick up the reticle in the thick bush and the $ is in your budget.
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Okay cool, I'm pretty sure i'm going to go with a Leupold so that might be it. I never owned one before but all I hear is good things. Which model is that one, vx1,2? And does it track well?
 
The 1-4 is VX1 and is called a "shotgun/muzzleloader" scope and I think goes for about $250. A 2-7X is also available but I prefer the small size and straight tube of the 1-4, plus I don't see any benefit to higher mag in the bush. 4X is more than enough for anything out to the 200 mark. I've used this model for years on a heavy recoiling 450 Marlin as well as a 12ga slug gun. If you want to go up to the VX3 1.5-5 you're looking at a $500 price tag but the optics in my opinion are excellent. I've never experienced any trouble with any of these scopes even though the recoil is very high. Both are good values, well worth the price tag.
 
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