Shotgun/slug gun scopes

[oldmanelrod]

Thinking about buying a slug gun. My question is do they make scopes designed just for slug guns? Will most scopes designed for high powered rifles work on slug guns?

 

[DaveB]

I am using a pretty old Bushnell 3x9 on my 11-87 but I don't shoot slugs. It holds zero with no problem on 3" magnum steel and max load 4's.

 

[Football Hunter]

Cantilever scope mount

 

[oldmanelrod]

Cantilever scope mount

Have not decided on make or modle but most likely will be cantilever mount vs traditional side base scope mount.

 

[timberjack86]

My dad has a Mossberg 835 slug gun with Cantilever scope mount and it drives tacks. It cam with a bushnell shotgun scope.

 

[Bone Collector]

I think i have a cheap Bushnell on mine. It is good to go.

I would assume any scope that is designed for an rifle would work. In my opinion there is not a huge difference in recoil with 3" shells. the only thing is I would not get a scope that is too long.

 

[Mr.Bro]

Yes some manufacturers make slug gun specific scopes.

Most good quality rifle scopes will work.

Take this from someone who has been there.Buy a scope with plenty of eye relief.

 

[oldmanelrod]

Yes some manufacturers make slug gun specific scopes.

Most good quality rifle scopes will work.

Take this from someone who has been there.Buy a scope with plenty of eye relief.

Sounds like the answer. Thanks to all for info.

 

[woodswise]

Shotguns with slugs have a great deal of recoil and a cheap scope will not hold up. The scope mounts are also very important I have seen multiple shotguns fired with slugs and it sheared the bases off at the screws! Watch out for the red badge of recoil between the eyes with a short eye relief as well.

 

[lightfoot]

I use a Mossberg 835 with cantilever barrel with a Nikon slughunter scope, has plenty of eye relief. The new 835s have adjustable triggers.

 

[JRE]

I've heard that using the proper torque on the base screws is important. Supposedly if the screws are gorilla tight it can cause them to sheer off under heavy recoil. Never seen it happen before, but I use a torque wrench on my guns when installing the bases. I also use a Zeiss Conquest with 4 inches of eye relief on my slug and so far its held up well.

 

[LIL JOKER]

I use the lep rifleman on my 20ga

 

[Roost 1]

Leupold Ultimate slam on the Savage 220

 

[Winchester]

They do make specialty scopes for slug guns that can take the massive recoil of a slug gun. I would recommend buying good glass as you wont regret it!

 

[oldmanelrod]

Thanks for all the replys.Appreciate all the info. It will be put to goosd use.