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FastFire Thoughts? #3102374
04/17/20 08:20 PM
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How many of you guys are running Burris FastFires?
Thoughts?
Any other reflex sights to consider?
Can you still wingshoot with one?
I’m going to post this on the guns and gear page too.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102382
04/17/20 08:25 PM
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I have FF3 and venoms. I prefer the venoms more. But that’s just me


Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!!
My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty
I'm the paterfamilias
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102396
04/17/20 08:36 PM
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I’ve got both. No real preference.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102407
04/17/20 08:41 PM
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I use ff3 and have taken it duck and dove hunting once, just to see how I could do with it. I’m not a great wingshooter anyway, but it didn’t help nor hurt


If you want to always win, never play anyone better than you!
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102508
04/17/20 09:56 PM
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I have a FF3 but it’s not currently mounted to a turkey gun because I still prefer a bead on his head.


"I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred ****heads"
- Colonel Charlie Beckwith
Founder Delta Force
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102580
04/18/20 12:57 AM
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I’ve got several venoms. Definitely wouldn’t suggest it for wingshooting. I can’t hit crap with mine on there, tried it on skeet one day.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102673
04/18/20 07:25 AM
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I’ve got 3 FF3’s and a cheap Tasco. All work flawlessly. Like the dust cover, see-thru shroud that comes with the FF3. Wish the Venoms had the same. I leave my cover on full-time.

If I was gonna use one occasionally for wing shooting, I’d try the AimPoint Micro and mount it on the rib. Warning: they’re pricey.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102734
04/18/20 08:35 AM
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There is no way I would have any red dot on my shotgun for wing shooting. If I see the dot, and not what I am swinging on, I might as well save my shell because I sure aint going to hit it.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102739
04/18/20 08:39 AM
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What he said. Wingshooting is purely instinct. No dot or bead is needed. It’ll cause more harm than good. Totally reverse for turkey.


Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!!
My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty
I'm the paterfamilias
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102766
04/18/20 09:15 AM
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Some Marriott/Auburn
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Some Marriott/Auburn
If you're interested in a do-everything gun this looks like a nice solution because it would allow for the dot to removed.
https://meadowcreekmounts.com/

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102853
04/18/20 11:30 AM
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Lots of issues with Burris lately.

I know of some poor customer service, 2 individuals with battery cap flying off when they shoot, and zero moving on one.

I’d go vortex or swamp fox.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102854
04/18/20 11:31 AM
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I have a Nikon spur that has worked well to this point also.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102913
04/18/20 01:05 PM
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I’ve had 3 Fastfires.
The first one wouldn’t hold zero. Returned it.
Second one- the third season I had it, me and a buddy came up on a pair of Osceolas 17 hours from home and my site had quit working. Somehow, I still managed the gobbler without a working site. But barely.
Third one- when you turned the site on there was a central red dot in the middle of sight with a red streak from top to bottom. That was it for me.

I’m on the third season with a venom. I’m not saying that it is a better sight than a fast fire but I’ll never go back to Burris sights.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102942
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I’ve had an FF3 going on 4 seasons with zero issues


Proverbs 3:5-6
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3102947
04/18/20 01:35 PM
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I just gotta gun with one so first season with it but love mine so far...can’t help in terms of between the venom and it though


2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3103070
04/18/20 04:30 PM
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It’s sounding like Venom is way to go.
Only reason I mentioned wingshooting is I don’t do it that often but don’t want to have to remove sight if I decide to bust a duck or something.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3103172
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I hear very good things about swampfox optics.

Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3103278
04/18/20 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AC870

It’s sounding like Venom is way to go.
Only reason I mentioned wingshooting is I don’t do it that often but don’t want to have to remove sight if I decide to bust a duck or something.

You seriously dont expect us to believe you will own it that long do you. Its 6 months between turkey season and duck season


You haven't been blocked until you've been flock blocked!!!
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3103334
04/18/20 08:46 PM
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Oh no. This is it. The One.
It shows Great Promise.
Could be the Last Shotgun I ever buy.
I also acquired what could be my Last Carry Pistol.

Last edited by AC870; 04/18/20 08:48 PM.

“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: FastFire Thoughts? [Re: AC870] #3103877
04/19/20 11:49 AM
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I'm shooting a trijicon dual illuminated rmr......it's a batteryless option but twice as expensive. I'm super OCD so it was worth it not to worry with batteries ever again. I had to put electrical tape over about 1/2 the fiber optics so it wouldn't be too bright......after I did that I love it.

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