Optic suggestions for 9.5" SRH?

Venom1956 · March 1, 2013, 02:42 AM

Hey guys I am looking to surprise my dad with a nice optic for his Super redhawk I am open to magnified and non so just let me know what your using! Pics would be nice as well if possible. Also if its a scope I think he'd like a stainless one as close to the finish as possible.

kimbers rule · March 1, 2013, 07:19 AM

I have a Leupold 2x on my 9.5 SBH. Havent had any problems with it at all.

onlybrowning · March 1, 2013, 07:37 AM

I'll second the Leupold 2X. Burris 2-7 or 1-4 are decent options as well. If you want a red dot, I've had good experiences with Ultradot. I've also used Leupold's Deltadpoint with success on a revolver.

Gdawgs · March 1, 2013, 07:55 AM

I will also recommend either the Leupold or Burris. That's all I will buy from now on. I currently don't have a scope on my SRH, but here is a Leupold on my BFR.

feets · March 2, 2013, 12:07 AM

I use Leupold and Burris variables.

The Burris have nice clean optics but both of them lose significant eye relief with magnification.

My Leupold loses a bit of eye relief with magnification but it is at most half the loss of the Burris.

For a fixed power scope either will serve you well.
For a variable scope Leupold is the best buy in my book.

Viper225 · March 3, 2013, 09:29 AM

If he Deer Hunts in the woods I would go with an UltraDot 30.
http://www.ultradotwest.com/

He would have to swap rings. If his rings are new Ruger will swap them out for 30mm.
I have a pair of 480 Ruger Super RedHawks. I have a 1" UltraDot on one that came with it, and a 30mm on the 9.5. I will end up getting another 30mm for the 7.5 inch one. The 1" does not have a big enough field of view. Same problem you have with a 1" handgun scope.
I find the 30mm much easier to get on deer with in the woods.

For woods hunting inside 100 yards I really like my 30mm UltraDot.
They are still made in Japan, and have a reputation for holding up well. Something that cannot be said for China built junk.

Bob

March 1, 2013, 02:42 AM	#1
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	Optic suggestions for 9.5" SRH? Hey guys I am looking to surprise my dad with a nice optic for his Super redhawk I am open to magnified and non so just let me know what your using! Pics would be nice as well if possible. Also if its a scope I think he'd like a stainless one as close to the finish as possible. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

March 1, 2013, 07:37 AM	#3
onlybrowning Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 275	Optic suggestions for 9.5" SRH? I'll second the Leupold 2X. Burris 2-7 or 1-4 are decent options as well. If you want a red dot, I've had good experiences with Ultradot. I've also used Leupold's Deltadpoint with success on a revolver.

March 1, 2013, 07:19 AM	#2
kimbers rule Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 95	I have a Leupold 2x on my 9.5 SBH. Havent had any problems with it at all.

March 1, 2013, 07:55 AM	#4
Gdawgs Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 656	I will also recommend either the Leupold or Burris. That's all I will buy from now on. I currently don't have a scope on my SRH, but here is a Leupold on my BFR.

March 2, 2013, 12:07 AM	#5
feets Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2008 Posts: 560	I use Leupold and Burris variables. The Burris have nice clean optics but both of them lose significant eye relief with magnification. My Leupold loses a bit of eye relief with magnification but it is at most half the loss of the Burris. For a fixed power scope either will serve you well. For a variable scope Leupold is the best buy in my book.

March 3, 2013, 09:29 AM	#6
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	If he Deer Hunts in the woods I would go with an UltraDot 30. http://www.ultradotwest.com/ He would have to swap rings. If his rings are new Ruger will swap them out for 30mm. I have a pair of 480 Ruger Super RedHawks. I have a 1" UltraDot on one that came with it, and a 30mm on the 9.5. I will end up getting another 30mm for the 7.5 inch one. The 1" does not have a big enough field of view. Same problem you have with a 1" handgun scope. I find the 30mm much easier to get on deer with in the woods. For woods hunting inside 100 yards I really like my 30mm UltraDot. They are still made in Japan, and have a reputation for holding up well. Something that cannot be said for China built junk. Bob