Handgun Scope help??

[Mr.Glock]

Never owned a handgun with a scope, or shot a handgun with a scope. But I find myself in need of a scope for a Ruger 44 magnum.

Any suggestions on make, power? Buddy of mine gave me a set of 1inch rings for the Ruger, so don't need any rings, and would need a 1 inch scope body scope.


Help with some advice? What you have, or used in the past, suggestions?

Thanks for any help or advice in advance!

 

[becker_atc]

The bushnel get good reviews. I have a contender that's scoped and has a tc recoil proof 2-7x it seems to work ok


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[264killer]

Leupold 2x

 

[Mr.Glock]

Thanks for the replies becker atc and 264killer. I know where and what to start looking for. Bushnell and Leupold. 2 powers. Like I stated, I have never shot a pistol with one on it. I am looking forward to though! Old eyes, it should help! LOL! I would imagine it will take some getting used to huh?

 

[magna19]

I never had a handgun with a scope either until last month I acquired a Rem XP-100 in 221 Fireball. Bought a Leupold FX-2 4x28 that was marked down at H&H. Im glad I didn't get a 2x. I might have liked a variable with a bit more power but am pretty happy with the fixed 4x. I like the size of the FX-2. There was one in the classifieds couple days ago that would be perfect for the 44 mag.

 

[dennishoddy]

I might suggest a red dot vs a scope.

I have a Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 mag. Shot many rounds through it with a red dot.

My Mark III Hunter that I use for steel challenge competitions has a bushnell trophy red dot on it.

The eyes aren't getting any better, so shooting irons isn't an option.

 

[Mr.Glock]

I never had a handgun with a scope either until last month I acquired a Rem XP-100 in 221 Fireball. Bought a Leupold FX-2 4x28 that was marked down at H&H. Im glad I didn't get a 2x. I might have liked a variable with a bit more power but am pretty happy with the fixed 4x. I like the size of the FX-2. There was one in the classifieds couple days ago that would be perfect for the 44 mag.

Thanks, I am shopping now!

 

[Mr.Glock]

I might suggest a red dot vs a scope.

I have a Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 mag. Shot many rounds through it with a red dot.

My Mark III Hunter that I use for steel challenge competitions has a bushnell trophy red dot on it.

The eyes aren't getting any better, so shooting irons isn't an option.

I have a older Redhawk Hunter model. It has the scope ring grooves. I have rings, but unsure about how to mount a RedDot??? I have a two or three extra RedDot's on hand. Couple of Burris's TR-25's and a couple others. Wonder how I can put one of the Burris TR-25 on it? Will it withstand the 44??

 

[264killer]

The more power u have the more ur sight picture will appear to shake , if u are on a rest no big deal. If u are standing on ur hind legs well . But this is me.

 

[Mr.Glock]

The more power u have the more ur sight picture will appear to shake , if u are on a rest no big deal. If u are standing on ur hind legs well . But this is me.

This is why I am thinking a lower power scope may be better????