Vortex Venom added to Remington 11-87 12 Guage

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Vortex Venom added to Remington 11-87 12 Guage

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After using a scope for 12 years I am switching out my Pentax Lightseeker 2.5X Scope for a Vortex Venom.
Here are a few pictures on how it looks.
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Re: Vortex Venom added to Remington 11-87 12 Guage

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Looks good.
I've been using a Venom the last two years and really like it. I went from a bead to the Venom, so it was a big change.
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Looks good and if you’re use to that height from using a scope for so long, may be perfect. But did you look into mounting it lower with a mounting plate directly to the receiver? I think that setup would be too high for me to shoot comfortably.
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It’s an awesome site. You will love it. Highly recommend the sumtoy base for mounting the site to the receiver.
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Nice set up,but don't understand how some of you guys can stand to shoot with your jaw
on the stock,why not put a beartooth comb raising kit and be done with the cheekweld
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looking good Mike!

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You’re gonna like that setup, Mike.
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Thanks guys for the comments.
With the shurshot stock the comb is higher. So I do not have to use my chin. I thought it would be too high too. But it is not. This Gun has been my man turkey hunting Gun for a long time.
I am also putting one on a 870 20 guage.
It will be drilled and tapped for a EGW Base and a Swampfox Reflex Red Dot.
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Plus no plans on drilling and tapping this gun. I also wingshoot with the shotgun.
If I setup another 12 gauge I will either mount it on the receiver or a rib mount. And a raised comb if need be.
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