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What scopes out there have the turkey plex reticle? I have a Pentax 2 1/2 Lightseeker that I used on a 12ga and thinking about going back to one on my 20ga that currently has a Burris FF3 on it. Nikon and Leupold used to and to be honest I haven't looked much yet. I like the Pentax but would love to find something smaller if possible. Pic is what I'm talking about.
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If you can find a good used 1.5-4x20 Nikon Monarch "shotgun" scope,
it's an outstanding scope for a turkey gun.

Couple key thoughts:

1) You don't need an objective any larger than 20 mm.
For turkeys, smaller is better, and 20mm on quality glass is still good in low light.

Remember, glass reflects light somewhat like a mirror, and a larger objective is more likely to reflect back & spook a turkey.

2) You often NEED low magnification (less than 3x) as you are sometimes shooting birds at very close range. I typically keep my Monarchs (have them on 2 guns) set on 1.5x, and that provides an amazingly superior view over any red dot or the naked eye.


Gravey said:
I have a Pentax 2 1/2 Lightseeker . . . . like the Pentax but would love to find something smaller if possible.
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I also had one of those Pentax 2 1/2 Lightseeker shotgun scopes. Good glass, but the scope was too large and too heavy for my purposes on a turkey gun. The above mentioned Nikon Monarch has essentially the same reticle, but has a considerably smaller footprint and is about half the weight.
 
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Bone Collector said:
I mean that one has 4X capability, but also has the ability to lower the magnification. I'm sure it would work just fine.
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It looks bigger than the Pentax I have and was hoping to find something smaller than it. Once I get the gun I'll see what I think. That other Tru Glo appears to be smaller but was hoping to get some real life experience with it. I'm in no hurry.
 
Gravey said:
It looks bigger than the Pentax I have and was hoping to find something smaller than it.
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A few years ago when I was thinking much like you, I also was looking for the smallest, lightest, decent glass, low-magnification scope available. That Nikon Monarch 1.5-4.5x20mm was the best solution I could find. I now have 3 of them.

They are no longer manufactured, but you can still find a used one periodically, and you're in no hurry :)

I also had the same Pentax. It's quality glass, but much larger and heavier.
 
TheLBLman said:
A few years ago when I was thinking much like you, I also was looking for the smallest, lightest, decent glass, low-magnification scope available. That Nikon Monarch 1.5-4.5x20mm was the best solution I could find. I now have 3 of them.

They are no longer manufactured, but you can still find a used one periodically, and you're in no hurry :)

I also had the same Pentax. It's quality glass, but much larger and heavier.
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I found a Monarch on eBay and messaged them twice without a response and it ended up selling. Saw two other listings but they've lost their minds on what they were listed for. If you decide to part with one let me know. I won't hold my breath. 😂
 

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