Opinions Welcome

[Venison ~Lover]

I am planning on putting a scope on my 870 for turkeys this spring. Nothing fancy though, just a red dot that wont be a great loss if i break it. So, My mounting options are either a composite saddle mount, or a bolt-on cantilever rail. the rail is aluminum, wich makes it expensive, and prone to corrosion, and the saddle is essentialy plastic meaning it isnt overly strong. Which one would be the better choice if im only using it for turkey hunting? Will the minute amount of play between the barrel and receiver cause enough inconsistency with a reciever mounted scope to cause problems on turkeys? Or should i spend $ 85 on a bolt on cantilver?

[Buckhunter]

I bought the cantilever and I like it.

[LongSpur39]

It's somewhat of an adjustment from open sights. But I will always have a scope on my turkey gun from here on out. Just my preference. Not only been lethal on the birds noggins. But the confidence in some shooting situations has been unreal. I would go with cantilever. Cabelas has a combo for around 80 or 100 bucks?? Granted it x-hairs. But mine has been flawless for 8 or 9 seasons. Good eye relief and I shoot a scope with both eyes open. Had two follow up shots i had to make on birds. One flyin and one runnin. had no problem getting the scope on them fast. Good luck goin to a scope bro. Once you get used to it,they are awesome on turkeys.

[Venison ~Lover]

thanks for the input. what are your guys' thoughts on the bushnell eat valuebanner shotgun scope? waste of money? great value?

[LongSpur39]

Don't know or should say ,I haven't heard anything about them.