Red dot scope on a 12 Ga. for whitetail deer?

kinglouie63 · 12-07-2006, 06:07 PM

I'm Thinking of putting a red dot scope on my winchester 1300 12ga. smoothbore. Does anybody hahe any advice on pros cons and what to look for/avoid. Ive never shot at a deer over 75 yds. with a shot gun and dont plan to. ( can' see that good lol ) They seem to vary wildly in price also. I'm sure you get what you pay for. Well thanks in adv. Louie

frozentorso · 12-07-2006, 08:42 PM

I had one on my .44 mag but it didnt like the kick. A cheap one might not like the 12 gauge either. At under 75 yards you shouldnt need one, but they are cool.

mr mom · 12-07-2006, 09:05 PM

ive got a cheap bsa red dot on my mossburg 835... i got the 42mm . it picks up alot of light in the morning and late at the end of shooting time ... its a 1x , but i did hit a little buck at 76 yds a week ago ....
i like it !!!!!!

silentknight · 12-07-2006, 10:15 PM

I use a Bushnell Trophy Red dot on my 870 for whitetail and love it. This is my second year hunting with it on, and I've hit 3 deer with it. I find that it helps me get on target much faster than iron sights. I personally won't go without a red dot on a shotgun for deer, I like it that much

frozentorso · 12-08-2006, 07:52 AM

I just might have to put mine on my 870 and try it next time I go coyote hunting. I've shot them at 60 yards with the loads I use.

Beer Forever · 12-08-2006, 08:12 AM

Get an Ultra Dot, they are so great! They make a model exactly for what you are wanting and they are reasonable in price. (150-200)

rdnckhnter · 12-10-2006, 04:50 PM

yeah ive heard alot of great things bout them ultra dots

lamehawk · 12-19-2006, 05:21 PM

I have had a red dot on my moss500 for several years and have taken deer out to 150 yrds with no problem.I sighted in 3.5" high at 50 yards with new hornady rounds and with very tight groups out to 175yrds.

12-07-2006, 06:07 PM	#1
kinglouie63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western New York, Lockport Posts: 2	Red dot scope on a 12 Ga. for whitetail deer? I'm Thinking of putting a red dot scope on my winchester 1300 12ga. smoothbore. Does anybody hahe any advice on pros cons and what to look for/avoid. Ive never shot at a deer over 75 yds. with a shot gun and dont plan to. ( can' see that good lol ) They seem to vary wildly in price also. I'm sure you get what you pay for. Well thanks in adv. Louie

12-07-2006, 08:42 PM	#2
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 592	I had one on my .44 mag but it didnt like the kick. A cheap one might not like the 12 gauge either. At under 75 yards you shouldnt need one, but they are cool. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

12-07-2006, 10:15 PM	#4
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	I use a Bushnell Trophy Red dot on my 870 for whitetail and love it. This is my second year hunting with it on, and I've hit 3 deer with it. I find that it helps me get on target much faster than iron sights. I personally won't go without a red dot on a shotgun for deer, I like it that much __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

12-08-2006, 07:52 AM	#5
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 592	I just might have to put mine on my 870 and try it next time I go coyote hunting. I've shot them at 60 yards with the loads I use. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

12-08-2006, 08:12 AM	#6
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	Get an Ultra Dot, they are so great! They make a model exactly for what you are wanting and they are reasonable in price. (150-200) Last edited by Beer Forever; 12-08-2006 at 09:27 AM.

12-07-2006, 09:05 PM	#3
mr mom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 217	ive got a cheap bsa red dot on my mossburg 835... i got the 42mm . it picks up alot of light in the morning and late at the end of shooting time ... its a 1x , but i did hit a little buck at 76 yds a week ago .... i like it !!!!!!

12-10-2006, 04:50 PM	#7
rdnckhnter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pennsylvania and new jersey right on the bored Posts: 182	yeah ive heard alot of great things bout them ultra dots __________________ My long hair dont cover my redneck and u know what im ok with that

12-19-2006, 05:21 PM	#8
lamehawk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nyona lake,indiana Posts: 31	I have had a red dot on my moss500 for several years and have taken deer out to 150 yrds with no problem.I sighted in 3.5" high at 50 yards with new hornady rounds and with very tight groups out to 175yrds.