Consider mounting one of these tried-and-true scopes on your next shotgun.
Whether you're just enjoying target practice, running and gunning for birds or putting a whitetail in your crosshairs, here are some excellent options for shotgun scopes.
Let's take a look.
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Leupold VX-Freedom
While typically considered a riflescope for muzzleloaders, the Leupold VX-Freedom in 3-9X40 magnification range is also an excellent option for deer hunting with a slug shotgun.
With Leupold's Advamced Optical System and Duplex Reticle, this quality scope delivers excellent light transmission and superior clarity while maintaining waterproof and fog-proof performance. It's also backed for life with Leupold's impressive warranty.
Vortex Strike Eagle
For a turkey hunting shotgun scope, the Vortex Strike Eagle 8x24 boasts high quality and durability in a shockproof package. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum with a matte finish, this good scope features an illuminated reticle allows for target acquisition in low-light conditions and a scratch-resistant coating on the exterior lenses.
Nikon Prostaff
While Nikon has gotten out of the scope game, this is an excellent option if you can find one. The 3-9x40 with BDC reticle makes a deadly setup with your whitetail slug gun, thanks to generous eye relief, virtually no parallax and a robust construction.
TRUGLO Compact
Featuring a diamond reticle ideal for shotgunning at close range, many hunters consider the TRUGLO 4x32mm Compact Shotgun Scope an affordable alternative to the Simmons Prodiamond Shotgun Prohunter Riflescope.
While it sports fully coated lenses rather than multicoated and doesn't perform as well in low light, it's an excellent option for most situations. It's available in both matte black and camo finish options.
Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight
For an option with optimal battery life, unlimited eye relief and adaptability to any light conditions, check out the Bushnell TRS-25 Red Dot Sight. It works well even in the thickest, ugliest country for tough-angled shots.
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