`Hi
a good low power 2x to 4 x cheap scope that can witstand recoil of 3 inch cal 12 slug gun? cheap because the gun is a cheap one puting a zeis on an old shotgun "just forget about it" is no ta good investment. a simple ,but recoil resistant scope. what do you suggest?
regards
YES

sorry, but good and cheap usually do not go together...maybe a price range would be helpfull..

I have had good experience with Tasco's, Bushnell banners, and Weaver's, all of which can be found for under $100...

The gun universe has long ago gone "variable crazy". As a result, not that many manufacturers even make a fixed scope anymore. That's too bad because fixed scopes are cheap and easy to make and ALMOST anybody's fixed 4x is fairly tough, reliable, and serviceable; even those ubiquitous "Asian-made" scopes with old recycled American brand names.

My first suggestion would be to look for a Weaver K-2.5 or K3 on ebay or other source. They're tough as nails and are usually around $50 or under for a decent example. For even less money, you can have a K-4, if you don't mind the extra size and magnification. Old Lymans and Redfields fall in the same category, but may cost a little more, as would a Leupold M8-4x, although you could get a "scratched up" one for less than $100.

But, if you want a new scope off the shelf, I wouldn't hesitate to just pick up whatever Wally World or whatever discount store has on sale. As I say, if it's fixed power, you likely won't have any trouble with it, anyway, as there is no potential for changing of the point of impact with the magnification, no chance to get out of focus due to magnification change, no change in eye relief, and no moving parts to seal from moisture.

I'm pretty well convinced that the 2-7x Nikon ProStaff is a best buy in scopes for under $150.00. I've sold 29, several of which have gone to Iowa to be used on slug guns, and I've bought 2 for myself. Nikon claims that the ProStaffs have Leupold VX3 grade lense coatings, but I don't have a VX3 to compare them to. You can usually buy them for under $130.00 retail.

Jeff

Why not look at a bushnell red dot scope, no magnifacation just a dot seemingly projected on your target, quick and rugged, a lot of black powder shooters are using them and with pretty good results, and yes they will take the recoil of that thumper.

Ditto on the Nikon scope...sold a bunch and never had a complaint. I mounted a cheapo Bushnell Banner about four years ago on a light 12 ga slug gun that kicks pretty good and didn't expect it to last very long, but it has so far. But I wouldn't take it on an expensive hunt regardless.

The new jap Weaver K2.5 scopes work great on slug guns , and as mentioned there is nothing wrong with a vintage Weaver in 1.5 , 2.5 , or 3 power . I have a K3 I bought new in 1970 , and it is still going strong after being used on slug guns , 7 mags , 375 s and now muzzle loaders .

If this is for a shotgun with a cantilever mount Bushnell
has a scope specifically designed for the purpose for $80

Though it isn't a fixed power scope, it's a 1.5-4.5X variable
with a 32mm objective

For shooting at things inside of 15yards you don't need a super scope and at $80 you might be able to justify buying two, one as a spare.

AllanD

The two that I've used and can recomend are Weaver V3 1-3 power and a Nikon Prostaff 2-7. Both are around $150. I've probably had the Weaver for 15+ years on an Ithaca. I've had the Nikon 4 years on a BPS.