jesse8953 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I hav e a remington 870 with fiberoptic sights.I also have a extra mount and simmons diamond crosshair scope. Which one would be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I like the diamond scopes. I've had one for 2 years and never got my gun tapped for it, lol. Just a personal preference thing, some like it, some dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Well, first of all, there's a huge difference between a rifle scope and a shotgun scope. I'm assuming your simmons is a shotgun scope though. I don't have a reticle scope on my turkey gun, just a TruGlo red dot scope. So I'm not much of a help there. I'd probably go with the scope though. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffnufOutdoors Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I had a Tasco red dot scope on my turkey gun for years. I then decided for some reason to switch it to a Nikon turkey pro. But had issues with seeing the full field of view in some of the sitting positions I would get into while hunting due to the eye relief. So I am switching back to the Tasco red dot. Easier to see through. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Well the fiber optic sights on my Mossberg were crappy with adjustment so I put a TruGlo Red Dot on mine...no magnification that way you still get the full field of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I really think that it depends on your "style" of turkey hunting. I bowhunt, however, when I take the gun out is just use iron sights. I like to see how close I can get them and very much enjoy "the show". All of my turkeys have been shot at 17 yards or less. I know that some people like to shoot them out at 30 -40 yards. In that case you are probably better off with a scope of some type. Good luck and those fiber optic sights are really nice. the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I use TruGlo fiber optic turkey sights on my 870. I've shot birds from 2 yds out to 50 yds with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman1977 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 When I shoot, I keep both eyes open so I prefer the fiber optic. no scope for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 no scope, there are ok when things pan out slow but when the action is fast they are bad. when that bird runs in then spookes off and you have to find the bird runnin at 40-50 yards you just dont have the vision. just my .2$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 no scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffnufOutdoors Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Well was going to switch back to my Tasco red dot but guess not. My scope base on my Benelli is not cut right for the short spacing of the Tasco mounting screws. No time before trip to FL to try to fight it. Will keep shooting with My Nikon turkey pro scope. I have not been able to get my pattern dialed in with the fiber optices when I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 If your scope has limited eye relief I'd opt for the fiber optic sights. That is assuming you can adjust them to zero properly with your choice of ammo. I've killed turkeys from some pretty contorted seating positions on the side of a tree where a limited eye relief scope would have been a problem. I have holosights on my 2 turkey guns. Unlimited eye relief, no fogging up problems, no field of view problems, both eyes open is a cinch, and never a problem picking out the exact spot where I want to aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2labs Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would prefer no scope, shot to many with out to go to one! I have shot a couple with my 870 w a red dot ,works well, just use to open sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 No scope just fiber optic sights front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I switched last year to a Red Dot, no magnification, and I love it. Helped me zero in better. How do you like the Truglo's? I seen GM has them on sale for $25. The Red dot I use now fades really bad when its really sunny out so I'm looking around at others. Not to hi-jack the thread, so if I am just please PM me any info on the Truglo Sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I patterened my 870 with the factory fiberoptic sights.NO scope needed for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My truglo sights came factory on my remington 870 sp thumbhole.I tried them out, and I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntnsmycrack Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 id go with an over and under site. have your scope up top for longer ranges and your rifled sites for closer shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I took it out and patterened it with a turkey target. I got 26 pellets in the head and neck at 50 yards. I don't think I will shoot any farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 No scope. Anything inside 30 yards I'm good with iron sights. It seems to rain hard every turkey season as well which may lead to more trouble with a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I use a scope on my 870, made killing my gobbler this last spring a piece of cake. I would recomend throwing that scope on. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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