Hi all. I have a new Ruger Super Redhawk 45/454 7.5" and I'm on the fence as to whether to scope it or not.
For kicks, I installed a cheapie 2X that I had laying around. It was OK, but the rings kept coming loose from the frame when using light 45 cowboy loads. I tightened it hard a few times, but the rings don't want to stay put.
Short of using locktite, this is leading me to think "get over it and don't scope it". Plus, I found the scope on a handgun to be in the way (the 2X mentioned above was removed from my small game 22 because I found it annoying).
My primary purpose will be whitetail @ 65 yards max (only after I can perform at said yardage, that is).
Interested in your thoughts as to leaving it iron sighted for 60-ish yard deer work. Anyone have any opinions on max yardage with iron sights? Am I off base thinking I can practice enough to be proficient with iron sights at that distance?
For kicks, I installed a cheapie 2X that I had laying around. It was OK, but the rings kept coming loose from the frame when using light 45 cowboy loads. I tightened it hard a few times, but the rings don't want to stay put.
Short of using locktite, this is leading me to think "get over it and don't scope it". Plus, I found the scope on a handgun to be in the way (the 2X mentioned above was removed from my small game 22 because I found it annoying).
My primary purpose will be whitetail @ 65 yards max (only after I can perform at said yardage, that is).
Interested in your thoughts as to leaving it iron sighted for 60-ish yard deer work. Anyone have any opinions on max yardage with iron sights? Am I off base thinking I can practice enough to be proficient with iron sights at that distance?