RE: Ruger revolver
Look at the super blackhawk hunter model or bisley hunter model.
They are stainless,.44 magnum,come with scope rings,VERY accurate and reliable,and you can shoot .44 specials for light target practice.
Altough they are single action only,I have yet to see anyone who can ACCURACTLY rapid fire a .44magnum in double action.
As far as a handgun scope,do NOT go over a 2x until you are more familer with shooting a scoped handgun. Indeed,within the range limitations of the .44mag,a 2 power scope will serve ALL hunting needs.