looking for something new, leupold turkey plex? red dot? holo sight? ive never used anything other than fiber optic sights so I need a little advice :grin:
best optic for 835
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Burris FastFire 3 on a marlin 336 base. I would say your first task is to decide if you want a scope style or a halo style. both have pros and cons but gotta decide that first.
drrxnupe
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REN said:
Yep...what he said
callemquacktn
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I agree with them. If you have a problem keeping your cheek down than a scope works great for that. Down side is it can be hard to stay on a moving turkey which I don't recommend shooting anyway.
One of the 2 I have for sale in classifieds. 
TheLBLman
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Don't know if you mean just with shotguns, or period, but if you've not been using traditional scopes on your rifles, don't do it with your turkey gun.knightrider said:
I can't imagine anyone not preferring a Burris Fastfire over fiber optic sights ---- far superior imo.
If you're an experienced scope user with rifles, you might prefer a low-power traditional shotgun scope over the Burris Fastfire. I think the mistake some make (the ones who don't like traditional shotgun scopes) is in using too much magnification, and sometimes not choosing a scope with adequate eye relief.
Still depends on your priorities.
I use both on different guns. If you want less weight, smallest size, the Burris Fastfire trumps everything. If you want a better sight picture, and some magnification, traditional shotgun scope is better.
TheRealSpurhunter
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Whatever you do, go with something quality, my beloved Mossbergs will stomp most cheap optics, and even some good ones right into the trash can.
TheRealSpurhunter
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Here is the one I use. LOVE it. http://www.amazon.com/Truglo-Red-Dot-Tr ... B000CES1GE
i went cheap one time and put a $40 bsa red dot on my 835. first shot was good. second shot destroyed the reticle.
i am going with a fastfire3
i am going with a fastfire3
Best imo Eotech but burris is a fine one also.
they have the gobble stopper red dot in camo here locally, will this hold up to the 3in nitros?
if you want to stay under $150 then the i totally suggest the Mueller Quick Shot. I had it for a while and it was great, my buddy shoots with one on an 835 shooting 3.5 magnums with no problems.
with that site though you will want a comb riser to help line your eyes up with the site and not get cheek slapped.
with that site though you will want a comb riser to help line your eyes up with the site and not get cheek slapped.
TheRealSpurhunter
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knightrider said:
I would think so.
Nikon Monarch Red Dot IMO, have one on my 835 and 935 and they do a great job and have never had a problem. Plus they come in the same camo pattern.
