Scope for Ruger Super Redhawk

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10-14-2009, 03:01 PM

rotorhead

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Scope for Ruger Super Redhawk

I picked up a .44 mag Ruger Super Redhawk and I want to put a scope on it. My question is, can I put a short rifle scope on it or do I need to purchase a pistol scope? What is the difference between the a rifle and pistol scope? Eye relief and size? Thanks in advance.

10-14-2009, 06:44 PM

700xcr

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Eye relief is the difference. Rifle scope has 3" to 4" eye relief where handgun scopes has arm length eye relief. On my Ruger Super Redhawk 44mag. I put a Millet Red Dot Scope on it that has no eye relief do to having no power in the scope.

10-18-2009, 05:54 PM

JimM_PA

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I've had a Tasco ProPoint red dot sight on my Ruger Redhawk for a couple of years. It's a pretty good setup in deer season.

11-07-2009, 02:59 PM

srwshooter

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i have a burris 2x7 on my xp-100 and a bushnell 2x6 on my savage striker. just never liked the reddot sights because of batteries,plus alittle magnafication is always nice.