Best Scope for Ruger SRH .44 Mag

Porter Rockwell · 07-05-2005, 12:07 PM

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and looking for some good advice. I plan on taking several guns to a feral hog hunt in Texas this year. One of my favorites will be my Ruger Super Redhawk .44 mag.7.5 bbl. I am looking to put a scope on this big guy and I'lm looking for recommendations. Do any of you have expereince with Handgun hunting in Texas or surrounding States and what do you use or would recommend?

I wondering whether fixed or variable is best. I have looked at Leupold and Aimpoint so far. Thanks in advance.

Porter.

ssmith_1187 · 07-05-2005, 02:47 PM

Porter,

I do not have any experience with handgun hunting in Texas or the surrounding areas. However, I do have experience with the Ruger Super Redhawk .44mag with a 7.5" BBL and scopes.

I topped mine with a Leupold 2X20MM handgun scope. I have had this combination for over 2 years and wouldn't change a thing. For the ranges I am shooting at (100 yards and under), I really didn't have a need for a variable power scope.

If you want more specifics, I'd be more than happy to tell you want I have learned and know.

Regards,
Steve

BareBack Jack · 07-05-2005, 03:08 PM

I would go with a good 2x or 4x on a handgun,also take a look at a red dot also.
BBJ

Rebel Hog · 07-05-2005, 03:35 PM

This one, Leupold VX111 2.5-8x 32mm EER

liquidorange · 07-05-2005, 04:21 PM

i dont like any variable scope on my handguns. i say go with a leupold 2 or 4 power.

johnch · 07-05-2005, 05:50 PM

I have been using a Bushnell trophy 2 x 6 x 32 and a Millit 30 mm red dot on my Ruger Super Redhawlk in 454 for 5 years now .
With many thousand of rounds thru it between plinking loads and full power loads.

Nice thing about the Ruger rings , I can change between the 2 and have almost no loss of zero.

Johnch

handloader1 · 07-05-2005, 11:02 PM

I would go with a Burris Handgun Scope 1.5-4x20 Plex/Posi-Lock. Good luck.

Highpower · 07-06-2005, 05:54 AM

I've been carrying the same SRH as yoursfor years now. Topped it with a Leupold 2x from the beginning. I have tried higher power scopes as well as a Red Dot, and I always come back to the 2x. Found that higher than 2x on a 44 is just too much scope and I just really don't care for the Red Dot scopes on my handguns.

rybohunter · 07-06-2005, 08:30 AM

I have a weaver 2x on my SBH.
So far I have no complaints, very clear scope.

Porter Rockwell · 07-06-2005, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the advice all-Excellent. Sounds like the 2X is great, although Rebel hog has a real nice look with that 2.5 variable. A VX-111, now that must have put a crimp in the old wallet. Really nice though!

One additional question. How have follow up shots been for you? How easy is it to aquire the target rapidy after the 1st shot? (yeah, I know, its a .44 with 300 grainers, but humor me).

Anybody use any Stoney Point Bi-Pods or a re you "free wheelin."

Thanks again,

Porter