Scope for Ruger Redhawk


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dcg
October 17, 2003, 09:57 AM
I'm considering putting a scope on my 7.5" barrel 44 mag Redhawk for hunting (mostly deer). Can anyone recommend a good scope?

Thanks.

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jem375
October 17, 2003, 10:56 AM
I have a Leupold 2x on my Taurus Raging Bull in 454 casull, and the Bushnell 2-6x would be my next choice on a scope for a revolver.....The Bushnell has been getting good write-ups and is cheaper than the Leupold if you want a variable..............also Burris and Redfield makes good pistol scopes, so there is a lot of options for you to check out...................

Pappy John
October 17, 2003, 01:17 PM
My 7.5" Redhawk carries the Bushnell fixed power 2X32. I haven't busted it yet after 3 hundred rounds of 240 gr XTP's traveling at 1350 fps or so. Is your RH the Hunter model with the ring grooves on the barrel?

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dcg
October 17, 2003, 02:20 PM
It has the grooves on the barrel and came with scope rings. I'm sure if it was referred to as the hunter model when I bought about 8 years ago.

Thanks for all the info.

Pappy John
October 17, 2003, 02:53 PM
The only problem that I had with this model is that the rings are mounted too close together to accomidate a red dot type scope, or I would have gone that way with this gun instead of the magnified crosshairs.

Steve in PA
October 17, 2003, 04:55 PM
I've had a Bushnell 2x6 variable scope on my 9 1/2" SRH for over 10 years....still going strong.

aerod1
October 19, 2003, 10:08 PM
I have the same rig as Steve in PA and it has served me well for several years.

Jim Hall

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