PawleysJim Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I put a red dot on my SBE3 for turkey season. I came to find that at my age 66 I can't see squat. So I have decided to put a scope on for next year, but I am trying to figure out the best way. I do have the weaver rail installed. I assume that simple rings (1") on the weaver should work fine. So the question is...Do I need low, medium or tall? and what dictates the correct choice. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 The rings need to be tall enough to position the scope's objective lens above the barrel or ventilated rib (scope not touch the barrel/rib). Without knowing your scope's objective size (32mm, 40mm, 50mm, etc) I can't give you a good answer. Maybe a local sporting goods store can show you a few examples to pick from and help with the decision. Also some scope manufactures have charts available recommending a ring height for their various scopes. If I had to make a guess...when using a scope with a 40mm objective “medium” rings will often work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remarkable Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I would be very cautious about putting a scope on a inertia recoil gun. It will need to be very light in weight if you go this route. There is a formula for maximum weight to be added to a Benelli shotgun. Your inertia recoil system may be effected if the weight is exceeded, this could be magnified if your recoil spring is dirty or worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawleysJim Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Steve: The scope is a Nikon ProStaff 5 2.5-10×40. Use inexpensive 1" rings? Remarkable: Good point. As it will be used only for is turkey, I'm guessing only 1 or 2 shots fired each hunt, six total for the season, preferably only 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) Use good quality rings. With the heavier recoil from most “turkey” load you wan to make the sure the scope stays in place. Cheap rings “might” work OK, but if they let scope move at the wrong time you can bet it will be the shot right before you call in the best gobbler you've ever seen. Remarkable: I would be interested in know what the Benelli “maximum weight addition” formula is, and how the formula factors in the ammo's recoil impulse. Can you message more info? Edited May 4, 2020 by Steve Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawleysJim Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 I have decided to cheap out. I had choices of $100++++ rings and $13 weaver quad lock...I'll be picking up the weavers today from Dicks. As to how it'll affect the mechanics of the SBE3, I for one am not qualified to judge, But if it blows up in my face, I'll get back to you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introzz2010rm Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I would like to install something like night or thermal vision, cause I like hunting at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introzz2010rm Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 PawleysJim, sometimes I can find such scopes that is not easy to install because of lack of needed rings and weaver as well. Thanks God there were no such issues with my last purchased scope AGM PVS14-OMEGA NL1, which I've got from here ( https://www.agmglobalvision.com/night-vision ), cause all the needed accessories were in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawleysJim Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 I got er done with little pain. The scope is the Nikon as mentioned above on sale and $24 set of weaver quad lock rings took 2 minutes to put together. The next problem is to find a 28ga auto to turn in to my go to turkey gun that won't break the bank. the SBE3 is a little heavy for runnin and gunnin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Wood Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 5/19/2020 at 9:46 AM, PawleysJim said: I got er done with little pain. The scope is the Nikon as mentioned above on sale and $24 set of weaver quad lock rings took 2 minutes to put together. The next problem is to find a 28ga auto to turn in to my go to turkey gun that won't break the bank. the SBE3 is a little heavy for runnin and gunnin ? On 4/30/2020 at 5:23 PM, PawleysJim said: I put a red dot on my SBE3 for turkey season. I came to find that at my age 66 I can't see squat. So I have decided to put a scope on for next year, but I am trying to figure out the best way. I do have the weaver rail installed. I assume that simple rings (1") on the weaver should work fine. So the question is...Do I need low, medium or tall? and what dictates the correct choice. Thanks again. How did you mount your red dot on your SBE3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHUB Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Those 3.5" turkey loads seem to work the action pretty well. After you regain your vision and composure. Usually don't need a second shot. Or want to take another punch in the arm. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kxavier_23 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I see you used the Weaver mount. Did you only mount the base with 2 screws rather than 4? The SBE3 20ga only has 2 pre drilled and tapped holes. Is that sufficient to hold a small scope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final_boss Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 very intersting conversation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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