Need advice on handgun scope.

rock_jock · November 10, 2000, 08:27 PM

My second post on my new Ruger SRH in .44 mag w/ 9.5" barrel. I need some advice on a scope. I am looking at either a 2X or a 4X, both Leupold's. My hunting will be primarily for whitetails, ranging from 50-75 yds, possibly up to 100 yds, but no more. This is a SS revolver, so I also need advice on aesthetics - should I go with black gloss, black matte, or silver?

Thanks

ArmySon · November 10, 2000, 09:54 PM

Heck, you spent good money on the revolver. You're spending good money on the scope. Just go with the silver Leupold 2x and you're be asthetically correct

Kingcreek · November 11, 2000, 12:02 AM

2X is a good choice. color is whatever suits you. I sometimes like the mixed stainless and matte black look even if it's just black mounts. just me. I would avoid 4X. I've got a 2X on my .44 10" contender and it's great to 100 yrds. The only handgun I have with more than 2X is my "gopher gun", a Browning buckmark silhouette with a 4X Leuopold.

November 10, 2000, 08:27 PM	#1
rock_jock Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: SE Texas Posts: 1,779	My second post on my new Ruger SRH in .44 mag w/ 9.5" barrel. I need some advice on a scope. I am looking at either a 2X or a 4X, both Leupold's. My hunting will be primarily for whitetails, ranging from 50-75 yds, possibly up to 100 yds, but no more. This is a SS revolver, so I also need advice on aesthetics - should I go with black gloss, black matte, or silver? Thanks

November 10, 2000, 09:54 PM	#2
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Heck, you spent good money on the revolver. You're spending good money on the scope. Just go with the silver Leupold 2x and you're be asthetically correct

November 11, 2000, 12:02 AM	#3
Kingcreek Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: rural Illinois Posts: 590	2X is a good choice. color is whatever suits you. I sometimes like the mixed stainless and matte black look even if it's just black mounts. just me. I would avoid 4X. I've got a 2X on my .44 10" contender and it's great to 100 yrds. The only handgun I have with more than 2X is my "gopher gun", a Browning buckmark silhouette with a 4X Leuopold.