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[ishootkittens]

is 3.4 inches of eye relief enough when shooting heavy loads like 2 oz.. or 1 3/8 oz? I am wanting a scope for my supernova, but the eye relief is 3.4 inches.. i could really use some help guys.

[hognutz]

is 3.4 inches of eye relief enough when shooting heavy loads like 2 oz.. or 1 3/8 oz? I am wanting a scope for my supernova, but the eye relief is 3.4 inches.. i could really use some help guys.

I think that's enough eye relief. What are you worried about? Getting the scope between the eyes on recoil. That's what I am assuming. Keep it tight on your shoulder and shouldn't be a problem. What are you hunting? For deer and other big game a scope with crosshairs is nice, hence the eye relief. A red dot scope is an option if you are turkey hunting. With the red dot, eye relief is unlimited, eliminating the problem. The red dot can be used for slugs also, but it is harder to sight in because of the size of the dot at longer yardage.

[tucker301]

If you're worried about recoil, then get a red dot or a holographic like Eotech or Fastfire.

I have a 2 MOA Vortex Strikefire on my AR.
The dot covers most of the target at 100 yards, but I still manage some pretty good groups with it, despite that.

[hognutz]

Nice group! The 2 MOA is key at the longer ranges. The red dot/holographic scopes have come a long way with the battery consumption problem and they are fun to use. I have an Aimpoint on my dedicated turkey SBE and love it to death. Battery life is like 5 years, on low. Never had to change it, but I carry an extra, just in case.

[ishootkittens]

well, i was going to deer hunt/turkey hunt. THe scope i am interested in is meant for both, but it only has 3.2-3.4in of eye relief. I will be shooting 3 1/2 turkey loads, and 3 inch slugs. I just wonder if it will be enough

[hognutz]

It would be enough for me.

[ishootkittens]

well, **** now yall got me looking at red dots. does anyone know of a reliable red dot i could find for under 200 bucks

[tucker301]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Red_Dot.html

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...LAID=339751239

[ishootkittens]

wow.. that second one barely made it under 200 bucks.. haha i like the vortex.. but the scope im interested in is cheaper, and its a illuminated cross hair. heres a link..

http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MU2732IGR.html

im just afraid of the lil eye relief.

[Trapshooter1]

If you shoot with a rest where that is not the recoil absorbing type most tend to hold the gun loosely and lean forward more and that is where I have seen most of the experienced shooters get there bell rung by a scope. If you wear safety glasses while shooting from a rest I doubt it would even hurt but I have never seen it happen with glasses. If you are shooting of a fence or something make sure the gun isn't to low because you will tilt your head down and you will loose eye relief.