Making sight decisions

[turkeygirl]

So what I've decided is I'm going to stick with the undertaker choke on my gun. I'm going to probably pick up a box of winchester high velocity loads and a box of Remington loads, probably order from cabelas since very few stores carry these loads in 20 ga, minue the winchester supreme.

Now sight wise...I'm going to replace my sight. I've heard enough from others that the mossberg sights are kind of cruddy...it's an alright sight, if I remember to aim low, but I don't want to have to remember that in the moment, I'm bad at things like that

So my decision is either going to be a Red Dot scope-TruGlo or RedHead...is the TruGlo a better scope than say the Redhead red dots or are they about the same? Because the Red Head (basspro) is $10 cheaper.

Or I get a TruGlo Tru Point Turkey sight...I like that is sits low on the rib...and is simple

Now this is where I need some opinions?

I hear alot of good about Red Dots...hear alot of good about fiber optic. Fiber optic don't have batteries, but they cover up the target. Red Dot you can see the whole target, but you have the battery issue...Red Dot, being a scope, allows you to have your head off the stock and still make the shot, compared to fiber optics, which I know all too well.Anyone know how a red dot does if you have a close range shot? What about if you need to make a quick follow-up shot with a Red Dot?

I'm kinda leaning towards going with a Red Dot....but it seems like I see them, on tv at least, used alot in fields and on far shots. I want to use it in the woods as well...I've gotten more turkeys in the woods than in fields.
I appreciate the input

[Hoyt03]

I personally like open sights on my turkey guns over scopes just incase you have that time where you have to swing on a bird, or for follow up shots I just like to have the better view kinda like when wing shooting.

[camoman1]

I dont use fiber optic or a scope..i just have a bead. But my dad has been using a tru-glo brand red dot for shotgun deer hunting. It works fine for close shots, but for moving targets aka follow up shot on a bird i dont think it would be an easy task. Hard enough to follow a darting turkey head, much less with one eye closed thru a tube.

As for the batteries. they last a while as long as u remember to turn em off when u arent using em. I would suggest carrying an extra battery in your vest just in case.

Good Luck!!

[The Kid]

i like open sights just because if i have a follow up shot there is no way i'm going to be able to get him with a scope..

[Rhino]

1st batteries are really a non-issue. They will last (with room to spare) beyond one spring turkey season. I put new batteries in my sight before each spring season now. In the past I've changed them in the field (twice) from trying to stretch more than one spring turkey season out of one set of batteries. However, with that said...I turkey hunt between 15 and 24 days each spring depending on when I limit out (3 gobbler bag limit here) and my out of state hunts.

2nd close shots are a no-issue too. Probably easier IMO with a red dot as opposed to open sights since you can see your target better. My closest shot last year with my holosight was 9 steps. I honestly don't like letting them get inside the 20 yard line if I can help it (shot pattern gets real tight) but on that day that was my 1st open shot on that bird.

Someone else will need to give you their opinion regarding which red dot is better from your 2 options based on their personal experience.

[woodsman2230]

I use the Tru-Glo Pro-Series Magnum Gobble dot sights on my benelli 12. I love them. They are extremely bright and they are easily adjustable. They show up real nice when lined up on a turkey. Best of luck with your decision.

[xOZx]

Enjoy the shopping and investigation and go with what you feel excites you the most. At the end of the day we are talking about nuances that are not necessary for succes, but rather enahnce your hunt. Using the coolest gadget or newest gun can be allot of fun and a draw for the hunter.

Most of these products work and you just need to use/practice with them to be proficient. I liken it to the 10gauge/3 1/2" 12 gauge deal. You know I know allot who are quite successful with the 20 as you are plannint to use, yet there are many who must go out and get the biggest gun they can afford. The shopping/comparing and purchase are the thrill they enjoy. They go to the woods more confident knowing they have what they consider the best. But as I said before, it isn't necessary so it's an individuals opinion that guide their preference and recommendation.

FWIW, i do quite well with the steel bead on the end of my 3" chambered 12 gauge.

Good luck with whatever you choose, but most of all, have fun!

[CamoGuy]

I have a TruGlo red dot sight and I swear by it.

Once it is sighted in you can't miss no matter what angle you hold the gun at. The red dot literally moves with your shot pattern. As long as the red dot is on the turkey's head, he will be floppin'.

Batteries are a non-issue. I forgot and left mine on once right after I got it and had to replace the battery. I think the new battery was like $4 so I bought an extra one and put it in my vest just in case. That was 3 years ago and it is still in my vest unopened.

Also you can adjust the intensity of the dot. Early morning the dot can blind you if you have it turned up so you can set it on 3 or 4. Then later in the day when it gets brighter you can bump it up to 10 and see the dot just fine, even in bright sunlight.

I highly recommend the TruGlo, you won't be sorry.

[turkeygirl]

Where can you get the batteriers for the red dot?

[4Blade]

Where can you get the batteriers for the red dot?

Just about anywhere that sells watch batteries,,,Most sporting goods stores carry them,,Wal Mart,,K Mart,,Magic Mart,,Rite Aid,,and even some grocery stores......

[CamoGuy]

Where can you get the batteriers for the red dot?

I got them at WalMart but you can get them pretty much anywhere they sell watch batteries. It is just a basic flat watch battery about the diameter and thickness of a nickel. If they still use the same battery it is a 3 volt lithium battery, part number CR2032.