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Scope on shotgun, for squirrels?

Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:29 pm
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:29 pm
Ok, so my eyes may not be quite as sharp as they used to be, and my bifocals have turned into quadfocals, but have any of y'all ever hunted with about a 4x scoped shotgun for squirrels? Everybody I asked a few years ago didn't have anything positive to say, but surely they've improved some, huh? I would think a good mount would be crucial.
Posted by KingRanch
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:31 pm to
Don't do it
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:32 pm to
Just put a cylinder choke in, that way you can hit the entire tree
Posted by Rantavious
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:32 pm to
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:36 pm to
I'll edit my response.
I asked a question, I wanted some serious shite, but if I ever desire baby shite diarrhea running out a diaper, I'll be sure and ask for you.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted by swanny297
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:40 pm to
Do it......
Posted by hogdaddy
Krotz Springs
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:51 pm to
Like a 4X Red Dot Scope? I would not put one with cross hairs. As it would be harder to find the target.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:55 pm to
looks like most of em have diamond reticle, I think designed for turkey hunting.
later in the year I have no problem when the leaves are off, course then I like the 10-22, with the scope.
Posted by Clames
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:05 pm to
.300 Win Mag. Nothing less.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:06 pm to
Many new shotguns have screws in the receiver to put a scope on the gun. If it made it easier why not.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:10 pm to
quote:

bbvdd
If it made it easier why not.


that's the part I ain't sure about. I would definitely, if I knew it would work & hold.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:13 pm to
Is probably look at a 2 or 4x and just see which is better.

What's your shotgun?
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:23 pm to
1100, 1187, stoeger 3000, 12 ga.
Posted by fishfighter
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:35 pm to
quote:

course then I like the 10-22, with the scope.



Then just use a pistol like a judge.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:42 pm to
Do the 1187 or the Stoeger have screws in the receiver to mount a scope?
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 5:42 pm
Posted by wickowick
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:42 pm to
You need a single shot 10 gauge with a 34" barrel with a full choke, shooting 3.5" shells...
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:50 pm to
Buy a cheap shotgun scope on Ebay and try it out on the range.
Posted by H.M. Murdock
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 6:38 pm to
22lr with scope is a great tree rat killer.
Posted by beulahland
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:21 pm to
My eyes aint what they used to be either.
You have given me something to think about.
I NEVER even considered scoping a shotgun for limb chicken.

You, sir, are a genius.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:19 pm to
quote:

You, sir, are a genius.

ain't no need for that, I ain't a union parish politician.

wick, I have a Winchester lever action 10 ga that shoots a decent pattern, I just got tired of makin' shells!

bvbdd, I'll have to look, I can't remember. probly not though, I bought my 1187 the 1st year they came out, when was that, bout thirty years ago, I think?
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