Rifle scope on a shotgun?

[bronson3304]

What do u guys think about mounting my Nikon pro staff 4x32 on my 12ga. For hunting season. Would it be ok or do I need to go buy a shotgun scope.

 

[rhslover]

I would think it would be fine. Nikon stuff is pretty tough, shouldn't have any problems handling the recoil

 

[snapping turtle]

It will do OK. The parrallax will be wrong most likely set to 100 yards. Most shotgun scopes are 75 and rimfire 50. Most likely you will not notice a difference. Eye relief is also something to look into..

 

[42769vette]

It should be fine

 

[hammer24]

^^^^^ Eye relief is what I would worry about. Just make sure you mount it as far forward as comortable, and you should be fine. I don't hunt with a slug gun anymore, but I liked 4" of eye relief or more.

 

[bronson3304]

Cool thanks guys!

 

[Hookeye]

I've never bought a "shotgun" scope, have always used regular rifle scopes.

 

[42769vette]

most prostaff's have 4 inches of eye relief so that should be plenty

 

[INDY45]

That should be fine, I have a 3x9x40 simmons on a Ithaca model 87 slug gun. It's been on there for around 15 years and not one problem.Just remember the RECOIL or you will have a half moon over your eye!!

 

[Shootmore]

I would just make sure you have enough eye relief to see a full field of view for a 12 guage. I want to see pics if you get the ole blackeye