Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Scope recommendations for a slug gun (deer)???

I would think recoil is a consideration with 12 ga slugs. A friend of mine told me that a custom maker of heavy recoiling african guns will only stand behind his MOA grouping if the owner shoots fixed power leupolds. I would think lighter scopes with less bell would withstand recoil better. Then there is that pesky gaurantee of never failing at all ever by Leupold.

Sweet, an S&B recommendation! I've actually been looking at the Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x42 Zenith 30mm Riflescope. It looks very similar to the Meopta 1.5-6x42 Meostar R1. Both look like they'd be fantastic options.

Any comments on either???

Love the discussion so far. Even though many have pointed to the VX-3 2.5-8x32, I think that I've all but crossed it off my list since I'd really like something with a wider FOV.

Hence the VX 2 2x7

Yes, but Cameraland has them with the Vplex.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper2-7x32

IMHO, what you are missing, is that there are numerous good scopes on the market at prices far below your ceiling price. The shotgun is a good instrument, but it does not require the same optics that a varmint or bench rifle might benefit from. At shotgun ranges, your prime challenge will be a scope that handles recoil.

Personally, I would choose something from Leupold, because of the forever warranty. Fixed power scopes are reportedly tougher than variables. If you want custom reticles, they are about $70 from the factory.

Best wishes, jack