Scope for a slug gun

[oldmanelrod]

I hunt some on a Army base where you can only hunt with a shotgun or muzzle loader. I have bought a fully rifled slug barrel for my 870 12 ga. It has a cantilever scope mount on it. The question is what scope to buy. I have seen several different scopes. Wanting opinions from those who use scoped slug guns. How are the Tru Glow scopes? Do I need to sell the house to get a good scope for my shotgun. I have plenty of rifle scopes but something tells me they may not work well on a shotgun.

 

[Roost 1]

I would put a good scope scope on it....

 

[nwsg76]

Do not buy a cheapo scope. The recoil of slugs guns will have a negative effect on cheapskate scopes. But you don't have to break the bank. I have a Nikon, but any quality scope will do. Price point over $100 is a good starting point. No need for a 12 power scope either. 2x7 or 3 x 9 is plenty

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

Have an 1187 slug gun. Put a Nikon Pro Staff on it. We have ran several hundred slugs through it and it has been flawless... so far.

 

[MXB 400]

Nikon slughunter scope

 

[scn]

Here is a scope that I've used and really liked on both a shotgun and muzzleloader:

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx- ... scope.html

It is designed for the heavy recoil from both, and has the parallax set for 75 yds. The heavy duplex reticle is great!

 

[Ridgeraider]

I have a Savage 220 slug gun that I topped with a Leupold Ultimate Slam 3-9X40 fire dot I loved it so much I put the same scope on my muzzleloader. You can get the scope with or without the fired dot but it is great for low light situations.

 

[dhpro]

i put a burris 2 by 7 by40 on my sav 220 .i like it well

 

[deer hunter 21]

I have a Nikon slughunter on mine and it is awesome.

 

[Simpleman.2]

I would put a good scope scope on it....

X2 you need a good quality scope in order to withstand the recoil of the slugs.

 

[Andy S.]

I would put a good scope scope on it....

This, get one with good eye relief, preferably 4"+.