[stretch0069]

Just put a few rifled slugs throught the Nova. Not too shabby. Only target was 100 yards. I managed to keep all five within 26" with no rest, stock bead sight, below zero temps, and bad eyesight. I'd like to put a scope on it to see how accurate I can get. Any recommendations?

Have no fear, I don't plan on hunting out at 100 yards with it. I don't hunt....yet, and besides, I have other tools for that. I just like to see how far I can shoot accurately.

I've seen the scope mount from B-Square. How well does it work? Would you recommend it or something else?

 

[stretch0069]

Ok...I found the B Square mount for the Nova at a pretty good price.

Now...a new question:

I will most likely only use this gun for informal backyard clay pidgeon shooting. I do like the idea of shooting rifled slugs for accuracy.

So....would you put a scope mount on it?? If so, what optics would you put on it?

I have a RedDot that isn't doing anything, but I'd like a little magnification...4x or so.

Thanks

 

[jlptexashunter]

I've got a 3x9x40 bushnell on my slug gun. It's fun to go out to the range and launch mortars at 250 yards. I'd never shoot game at that distance but it is fun to shoot.

Only problem with launching slugs for fun is, it's an expensive day at the range. Even cheapie sabot slugs are 4-6 dollars a box of 5 shells.

Like shooting clays with Hevi-shot.

 

[stretch0069]

Thats why I just went with rifled slugs. I can get a box of 5 Federal Classics for $1.80. Its more expensive than target loads, but fun launching that hunk of lead out to 200 yards. (i'm limited at the range here. )

I'm just wondering if I would have to take off the scope mount every time I want to shoot clay pidgeons. :?

 

[uglydog]

I used to use a saddle mount (which I think all the B-Squares are) on a Remington 870 and one needed to remove the mount to see the front bead. I have used the regular (cheap, under $50) Tascos, Simmons, Bushnells, etc. but find the internals go to hell rather quickly from the heavy recoil of slugs. I currently have a Simmons shotgun scope on a Beretta 390 which has survived about 500 slugs so far. The others seemed to let go any place from 100-300 slugs. This may not be a fair comparison as the 390 is a gas operated semi-auto to which I have added recoil reducers front and back but it does shoot nice. Expect to pay at least $100 for a scope that can withstand numerous firings of slugs, closer to $200 may be more like it. If you are diligent in searching, you may be able to pick up a good deal, my current Simmons was $30 at a closeout, normal price was $89 three years ago. I have not used a RedDot on mine but the more expensive ones used on competition handguns may survive; the cheap ones, maybe not. I think any firearm that shoots a single projectile should have an appropriate optical sight on it as one is much more accurate so equipped. The only guns I own without a scope or Reddot type sight is one of my carry pistols and my muzzleloader.

 

[javven]

I'd put a fixed-power scope on a shotgun. Part of that internal works that can be hosed-up is the zoom mechanism. Also, lower magnification is to be preferred due to the limited range of a slug. 4X used to be considered the field standard, with 6X being reserved for antelope rifles.

Just something to keep in mind. They DID kill game back then, you know....

 

[stretch0069]

Thanks for all the input.

I'm leaning toward the B-Square mount. I have a good fixed 4x scope already.

Would the recoil reducer make a difference?

 

[uglydog]

The recoil reducer will reduce the felt recoil some due to the added weight. I have a couple for my 390 and use them for targets, waterfowl, and especially slugs. Try yours and see what you think.