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Topic: shotgun scope?

Posted By: Muleskinner
Subject: shotgun scope?
Date Posted: 14 February 2011 at 12:48

What are the differences between a shotgun scope and a 22 rimfire scope? Parallax seems to be the same. Maybe only the recoil resistance?

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Mule

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Posted By: Rockydog
Date Posted: 14 February 2011 at 15:23

Recoil resistance? Whatever the difference is it doesn't count for much if you are seated at an awkward angle practicing for turkey hunting and crawl up the stock just a wee bit. With 3" turkey loads that sucker will bite your eyebrow so hard you'll try to push it back in place by putting your hand behind your head and pushing forward. That's recoil resistance! My face staying in one place while the scope tries to recoil through it. If I'd have had a hammer or could have found a rock I'd have very unceremoniously cleaned that SOB right off the gun right then and there. As it was I took it off and gave it too some other guy who had the bright idea that a scope belongs on a shotgun.

Not trying to discourage you but if this is to mount on a shotgun, pay enough for the scope that it's got a ton of eye relief. RD

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Posted By: RobertMT
Date Posted: 14 February 2011 at 15:29

Most of the "22" scopes will have a 3/4" tube instead of 1" tube, that along with the recoil tolerance seems to be main difference. I have a couple of shotgun scopes on 22s, you can get 1" rings that fit the 3/8" grove on 22s. I like the extra brightness, but for overall use the 3/4" tube gives enough at a lighter weight.

I have a "shotgun" scope for use on my AR, I like the 1.5x4.5 power and wide angle of view. I also have used a 4x12 on a 22, it worked great for squirrels.

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Posted By: The_Mountaineer
Date Posted: 15 February 2011 at 00:42

I think you're right mule - parallax seems to be about the biggest or only marketable difference.

On my Rem. 870 12 ga. slug gun I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9X (really a rifle scope), and on my Winchester Super X2 3.5 in. 12 ga., I have a Leupold VX1 1-4X for turkey hunting (also a rifle scope).

I aint had no problems with them. I figure the biggest requirement for a shotgun to be mounted with a rifle scope is finding glass with the proper eye relief just as Rocky suggested!

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Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 15 February 2011 at 02:55

Thanks. I have a Leupold VXI 1-4x and am thinking of putting it on a bolt .22. I was just wondering if the clicks or anything else were unique to the two applications.

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Mule

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15 February 2011 at 03:37

Mule, I think you are correct on the recoil part. But the way scopes are built, most manufacturers use the same parts on lots of models; so they probably have the same internals.

I've gone to red dots on my shotguns. One for turkeys and one for NY state deer season (shotguns only). Red dots give you lots of eye relief, and great field of view (in 1x). In addition they are great for early morning (turkeys) and late evening (deer). I also use red dots on my x-bow for deer and turkey...same reasons.

I believe on either a x-bow, 22 rf or shotgun, you need to have a 50 yard max focus to avoid fussy crosshairs and parallax.

Posted By: Muleskinner
Date Posted: 24 February 2011 at 00:29

The biggest negative is the heavy duplex used on the SG scope. Rimfire scopes have a fine duplex, which could be important for head shots on squirrels and shooting groups to determine the best ammo. Some people do nothing but shoot groups, and I suppose they would need a fine crosshair as well. I'm more interested in squirrels. It's about the only hunting in this area where you can actually relax and enjoy the time in the field/forest. Deer hunting is like shopping at Walmart. Plus, I'll be taking the 22 on fall canoe trips. If the fish ain't biting then squirrel legs are on the menu. Fall fishing can be hot and cold in the northern latitudes.

Anyway, I decided to mount a Nikon Prostaff 4x on the CZ. It comes with rings, and is reasonably priced. When I get some extra money, I'll look at a Burris or Lueppy.

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Mule