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What's the best scope for a shotgun for under $100? I want to hunt deer and turkeys with it, so will the recoil affect it?
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You know, honestly, I don't know of any quality scopes under $100...but a Nikon Prostaff will do the job just fine. They start at $119.99 on Cabelas.com and are well worth the extra money.
Shotguns have much more recoil than you may think. Don't go too cheap. I liked BioGuy's advise.
Also make sure you have a cantilever Rifled slug barrel, the scope will be much more stable.
I agree with Bio and Jim. A scope is something that if you cheep out on you will regret it untill you replace it. Save your pennies a littler longer and get a better one. If you are wanting to spend less do what I did and get a Fixed power 4X scope. You will have exceptional durability and clarity and it will cost you less than a variable.
It's not on a shot gun but I have a Leupold FXII 4 x 33 on my Tikka T3 270 win and I love it.
Mounts are also important. You can have the best scope in the world but if it's not solid to your gun it will be useless.
When I think of a scope on a shotgun, I picture a 1X or 2X, and the thought of a variable power just seems bizarre to me. Just what you need for a 50 yard shot - a 6-20X50 scope. "More is better". Well, as the saying goes, different strokes for different folks.
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You know, honestly, I don't know of any quality scopes under $100...but a Nikon Prostaff will do the job just fine. They start at $119.99 on Cabelas.com and are well worth the extra money.
Shotguns have much more recoil than you may think. Don't go too cheap. I liked BioGuy's advise.
I agree with Bio and Jim. A scope is something that if you cheep out on you will regret it untill you replace it. Save your pennies a littler longer and get a better one. If you are wanting to spend less do what I did and get a Fixed power 4X scope. You will have exceptional durability and clarity and it will cost you less than a variable.
It's not on a shot gun but I have a Leupold FXII 4 x 33 on my Tikka T3 270 win and I love it.
Mounts are also important. You can have the best scope in the world but if it's not solid to your gun it will be useless.
Also make sure you have a cantilever Rifled slug barrel, the scope will be much more stable.
When I think of a scope on a shotgun, I picture a 1X or 2X, and the thought of a variable power just seems bizarre to me. Just what you need for a 50 yard shot - a 6-20X50 scope. "More is better". Well, as the saying goes, different strokes for different folks.
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