Scope for Ruger Redhawk

[dcg]

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.

 

[jem375]

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]

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?

 

[dcg]

forgot to add

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]

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]

I've had a Bushnell 2x6 variable scope on my 9 1/2" SRH for over 10 years....still going strong.

 

[aerod1]

I have the same rig as Steve in PA and it has served me well for several years.

Jim Hall