Scope for .44 magnum

[JSmith]

Hello.
What are a few good choices for adding a scope to my .44? (S&W Model 29, 6.5" bbl.)

 

[A526051]

I put a Burris 2X20 on my 44Mag, works well

 

[JSmith]

I like that setup!

 

[Trashyshoots]

Burris 2-7x32 on my contender works great. I like having the drop hashes for .22s. I've had good luck with the budget friendly cabelas 6 shooter scope, also a 2-7, but no drop hashes. That one stays on my 223 barrel for that reason.

 

[JDeere]

Weaver 2x on my Blackhawk Hunter in .44...

 

[a2x4bbl]

Burris 2-7

 

[jmorris]

I have different ones for different stuff. What is your intended use?

 

[CraigC]

For me, it's simple. Either a Leupold or Burris 2x or an UltraDot 30mm. The big variables are a lot of unnecessary weight and bulk with magnification that is unusable at revolver ranges due to parallax issues.

 

[Stubert]

CraigC, You read my mind, My Redhawk wears a Leupold M-8 2X, My Super Blackhawk had a 1" ultra dot. (sold the pistol, kept the ultra) Both are bullet proof.

 

[HamSlamma]

I have ruined plenty of cheap scopes with my .454.

Spend the money and buy a first class scope! I Have a Leupold on my .454, and a AimPoint red dot on my .44mag.

AimPoint is very popular in europe

Aimpoint - 9000SC-NV

 

[hdbiker]

I range friend put a scope on his Super Blackhawk, it kept shearing off the base screws. he finally quit trying. hdbiker

 

[earplug]

A quality red dot sight is hard to beat. Ultra Dot is just one option.

 

[bangbig]

My Nikon monarch 2x's have had no issues with lots of full power loads. They can still be found.

Otherwise the ultradot mentioned above or vortex venom have both held up well for me.

 

[bigmike45]

2X Leuopold Handgun Scope on my Ruger Redhawk in .41mag. Thousands of rounds and never had a single problem.

 

[nofendertom]

^^^---me too---I had one on a S&W 8 3/8in .44mag---and like bigmike45 thousands of rounds without a problem. When couldn't shoot .44mag anymore put
it on a Ruger Mk ll for thousands more.

 

[Guy48065]

Another +1 for Burris.

 

[Erief0g]

Smith 629
Dad bought it and shot thousands of full house loads.. dad's favorite term.. "full house loads"

Anyway, has the red dot on it pictured and it is a seriously small dot. Great for some accuracy. Yes, not quite scope great but I've been running it at least another 2k rounds since he gifted to me.

Dad is still with us and when I show him vids of the Dillon 650 churning 44 mag in his old brass and then shot in his 44mag the pride really shows. Dad gave me a great gift and it's like me using it is a gift to him

 

[MaduroBU]

2X Leuopold Handgun Scope on my Ruger Redhawk in .41mag. Thousands of rounds and never had a single problem.
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I have this exact setup in .44 RM and love it. The only downside is that a 9" barrel and scope make for VERY few holster options.

 

[CraigC]

Another +1 for Burris.

Isn't that a Bushnell or B&L?

I have this exact setup in .44 RM and love it. The only downside is that a 9" barrel and scope make for VERY few holster options.

7X Leather will make you a real nice chest rig for your specific optic setup.

 

[Guy48065]

Isn't that a Bushnell or B&L?

Actually you are correct. It's a Bushnell on Burris rings & base.
I guess I rushed that post without thinking.

 

[Guy48065]

Isn't that a Bushnell or B&L?



7X Leather will make you a real nice chest rig for your specific optic setup.

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Wow that's much nicer than my Uncle Mike's camo cordura bandolier rig.

 

[MaduroBU]

THANKS!

 

[gnappi]

My 29's and 629's destroyed everything but a LER Leupold.