Turkeygirl Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Alright, I'm looking into getting a new scope to put on my 20 ga shotgun this season...decided to wait on getting the rifled barrel for my 20 ga Mossberg super bantam...will just put the barrel on my old Mossberg 500 20ga and put it on this gun for shotgun, besides rifled slugs are way more expensive. I'd like a new scope though, something around $50 or under, relatively decent...doesn't have to be the best aka Nikon which is way way out of my price range,lol. I was looking at the Bushnell Sportsman which seems to run around $50. Any thoughts on this scope? Any suggestions on what is good, what is not...what I should look for in specs? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Ruth, I have a couple low dollar scopes on 2 of my rifles. One is a Bushnell 3x9x40 and the other is a Tasco3x9x40. I'm happy with both of them as far as what I expected from that price range scope. Actually believe that one of them has a clearer sight picture than my Nikon Prostaff:eek: I would suggest that you go with a fixed power scope like this: Simmons® Master Series™ 4 x 32 mm ProSport™ Shotgun Truplex™ Reticle Scope F.O.V is 23.6' @ 100 yards Eye relief: 4" Exit pupil: 8 mm Weight 8.8 ozs. Click value (MOA) 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 check out Vortex Optics There is a dealer, Ron, over on AT that can beat MSRP big time Vortex are made in USA and warranty follows the product and not the owner!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have a bushnell sportsman 3-9x40 on my black diamond and it is a functional scope, it will eventually be replaced with a nikon. It is decent in brightness and clarity and has held up well to the ml'er. In that price range you are probably not going to find any better scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Ruth, I have a couple low dollar scopes on 2 of my rifles. One is a Bushnell 3x9x40 and the other is a Tasco3x9x40. I'm happy with both of them as far as what I expected from that price range scope. Actually believe that one of them has a clearer sight picture than my Nikon Prostaff:eek: I would suggest that you go with a fixed power scope like this: Simmons® Master Series™ 4 x 32 mm ProSport™ Shotgun Truplex™ Reticle Scope F.O.V is 23.6' @ 100 yards Eye relief: 4" Exit pupil: 8 mm Weight 8.8 ozs. Click value (MOA) 1/2 Typically I abhor the idea of cheap optics, especially on a weapon that probably is going to have some pretty serious recoil (ie. Shotgun). But if you want a scope that's economic and tough, I agree, this is the scope to beat for the money. http://www.opticsplanet.net/simmons-master-series-prosport-4x32mm-matte-riflescope-510482.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Typically I abhor the idea of cheap optics, el Better to save & wait to get a good scope than those low end deals. been there done that. Take our advice get one of the better ones out there, Vortex, Leupold either and both made in USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The scope I was using is a Tasco 4 x 32....does add some weight when added to the gun,lol. So what's the difference between 4 x 32 and 3-9x40? Any difference between a "rfile" scope and a "shotgun" scope or not really? Thought I remember hearing one time rifle was better than a shotgun, or someone had problems with a shotgun made scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Inregards to the difference between scopes of rifles and shotguns...The shotgun scope will have more eye relief-distance between eye piece and your eye-very good for the recoil. As for another alternative, I picked up a Cabela's Pine Ridge shotgun scope for my back up slug gun. Nice and clear, holds a zero well, and for 60 bucks, I considered it a bargin. I got the 2x7 because I prefer variables at times. Good luck in your search, and do yourself a favor-get a scope made for shotguns, it'll handle the recoil in the internals better over time. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Here's my two cents. I shoot a Remington 870 12 gauge. I put a Hastings rifled barrel on it and at the time had a Bushnell variable scope on it. 1997 season I shot at a buck that refused to run away. Would move a little after each shot. Five shots later the deer ran away and was shot by my partner a ways away. After all was said and done I noticed I had no reticles showing. They were laying in the bottom of the scope. This scope cost me about 50 bucks. I then used a Simmons scope. That broke also. I finally paid 250.00 for a Leupold Vari X ll, 2 - 7 x 33 shotgun scope. No probs after several years and well over 100 Lightfields through the gun. I understand not being able to afford things. It's tough. It just stinks when equipment fails when needed the most. On the other hand my partner shoots an old Tasco 4 power scope on his Mossberg shotgun. Paid ten bucks for it brand new from a guy selling a whole bunch of them. Still works well and has yet to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ruth, not sure if you have ever been to Natchez Shooting Sports but they have great deals. I have bought two scopes and a rangefinder from them. Here are a couple of their sales. Look around their web site. They have others than what I listed. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BH713947&prodTitle=SCOPE%20SHOTGUN%203%2D9X40%20MATTE http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=SN849421&prodTitle=4x32%20Weaver%20Shotgun%20Scope http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=SN510547&prodTitle=Simmons%202%2E5X20%20Black%20MATTE%20PLEX%20PROSPORT%20SHOTGUN http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=OSDH25X20&prodTitle=BSA%20Deerhunter%20Scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntnsmycrack Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 scopes on a shot gun in my eyes arent worth it. you are not going to shoot 200 yards with a shotgun. the rifle sites or your single bead will work just fine. scopes in my eyes are really only good for muzzleloaders and regular rifles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldBuckhunter Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I would wait and buy a Leupold 2x7 or a 3x9x40 for your gun. I have a Leupold 3x9x40 on my 870 and a nikon BDC 3x9x40 on my muzzy. You don't want a cheap scope that could fail during season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny_gun Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 scopes on a shot gun in my eyes arent worth it. you are not going to shoot 200 yards with a shotgun. the rifle sites or your single bead will work just fine. scopes in my eyes are really only good for muzzleloaders and regular rifles This is just crazy... I have hunted with a shotgun my entire life (with & without a scope) and I would never go back to rife sites. A scope will allow you to ensure you are aiming exactly were you would like the slug to hit. It will also allow you to find that one opening through the brush. As for the scope... I could not agree more with the comments that have been made. Ensure you buy a scope that is made for a shotgun. A slug produces a lot more recoil than a rife bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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