Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Im thinking about buying this scope http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_49658?hvarTarget=search&cmCat=10011499 And put it on my Mossberg 500 12 GA... What are the advantages and dis advangtages of using red dot scopes? How easy are they to mount and sight in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nice looking sight. I could not tell you anything about it because I dont use a sight on my turkey gun. I just use the bead on my gun and it works just fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I've had some experience with the BSA Red Dot site a few years ago. And a site that's doesn't cost that much, won't hold up to the constant pounding of 3" turkey loads. They are very fragile compared to a better quality optic site. Bottom line you get what you pay for. Personally, I'd rather go with a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappiepro Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I bought one from bp just like that, I didnt like the small sight window and not very much magnafication. If you buy it, sight it in at 20yrds with regular bird shot then make adjustments. Dont use the expencive turkey loads, until you get the dot in the center of the pattern. Then move out to 30 or 40 yrds. But keep in mind that 30yds through that red dot wont look the same as a regular scope! Thats my 2cents, Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have a TruGlo 30mm Red Dot on my Mossberg 500 20 ga and have to say the 2 springs I've had it on so far, love it! The fiber optic ones that came on the barrel from the factory were crap...don't adjust enough worth a darn. Love the Red Dot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have been using Bushnell Holo Sight for many, many years. It makes a big difference. I took a lot of Toms with that decked out on my Mossberg 835 Ultimag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I have been using Bushnell Holo Sight for many, many years. It makes a big difference. I'll 2nd that!! I have them on both of my turkey guns. Much larger field of view than a red dot or scope and unlimited eye relief. Also, when I checked mine for zero before our season opened it was still dead on from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I'll 2nd that!! I have them on both of my turkey guns. Much larger field of view than a red dot or scope and unlimited eye relief. Also, when I checked mine for zero before our season opened it was still dead on from last year. I take it to the range every year. I can't recall the last time I had to fiddle and re-set anything! It has to be a few years and several Toms later too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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