Red Dot Sight Info
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megalomaniac
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3moa dot is my preference, I prefer red.
Rakkin6
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3 moa for me also, I have only hunted using the red dot never used a green. Some say the red sometimes is hard to pick up in sunlight. Personally I haven't had this issue. For under $200 check out the Swampfox Kingslayer.
TN Larry
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Lots of people are shooting the 3MOA Burris Fastfire 3 including myself and son. It will run you a tad over $200.
Dunn's has the FF3 on sale….
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ThanksDunn's has the FF3 on sale….
Burris FastFire 3 3-MOA Red Dot Reflex Sight w/Picatinny Mount #300234 - Dunns Sporting Goods
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TheLBLman
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I can highly recommend the Burris Fastfire line.
Personally, in an ideal world, I believe a 4 to 5 moa "dot" might be the most ideal size for turkey hunting. But something larger, like an 8mm, is just too large (covers/hides too much of the target).
If you have "older" eyes, you may do better with a low magnification traditional scope, such as a 2 to 3x "shotgun" riflescope. Each type optic has a place, depending on applications and shooter's circumstances.
Because of aging eyes, I'll probably replace the Burris Fastfire on my 20ga "run & gun" turkey gun with a traditional scope soon.
FF3 with red dot. Believe mine is 3 MOA too.
TheLBLman
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I believe the choice with the FF3 is either 3 MOA or 8 MOA
I have a couple Swampfox Kingslayer in green circle dot. For some reason the green seem to show up better to my eyes. Nothing at all wrong with the red I have used them also. 3 moa seems to what most people use for turkey hunting.
I have one of each and have no issues using either one. In my mind, the 3 should be better, but the 8 is perfectly fine for turkey noggins. I wouldn't pass one up just because of that if it was a deal.
CHRIS WILSON
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I guess I'm the odd ball out. I have a 2 MOA, AT3 Tactical, RD-50 red dot on my 20 gauge turkey gun. It's been rock solid. Depending on your eyes, a 3 MOA dot may be easier/quicker to pickup on. The Burris Fastfire series is nice. I don't feel you can go wrong with a 3 MOA, FF3.
I have the Burris FF3 with 3 MOA dots on 2 shotguns which at 50 yards equals about 1.5"...or about the same size as a turkeys head.
If you go that route, check out the bases for the FF3 from Sumtoy Customs, you can find them on FB or at https://www.sumtoycustoms.com/ ) they make for a super slick, low profile mount.
Here is a pic of one.
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If you go that route, check out the bases for the FF3 from Sumtoy Customs, you can find them on FB or at https://www.sumtoycustoms.com/ ) they make for a super slick, low profile mount.
Here is a pic of one.
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Just got one in yesterday, every review and video I watched was excellent. I am about to put one on a gun that I recently purchased.
Easy as pie! Seems very sturdy and seems to me target acquisition will be easy. I bought the combo because I didn't have an extra sight. I will try to shoot it some over the three day weekend. I like how you can just reach up to turn the sight on with you left thumb which will already be on the forearm anyway.
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Thank you for the info sir. Hopefully I'll have one on the way soon. Good luck this season.
