Will an Ultra-Dot sight...

Doublestack · February 29, 2008, 10:56 PM

....hold up under heavy recoil like a handgun scope?

I just aquired a Ruger Super Redhawk .44Mag., and I was thinking about putting an Ultra-Dot (red dot) sight that I have on it. I have used it on my GP-100 .357, but I plan on shooting some pretty hefty loads with this 9.5" bbl. cannon. The question is, will the Ultra-Dot hold up under heavy recoil, or do I need to drop some big bucks on a leupold 2X or similar scope? Anybody have any experience with this set up?

Thanks,
DS

Grandpa Shooter · March 3, 2008, 03:08 PM

I have a holographic (RED DOT) scope on my Ruger 40 Carbine. It is holding up well.

Walkalong · March 3, 2008, 05:01 PM

Ultra Dot have a great rep and are widely used. I have an Ultra Dot L/T on a .45 and so far so good. Very nice little sight.

johnbt · March 4, 2008, 11:11 AM

I've read posts by folks who use them on a .500 mag. And they come with a lifetime warranty and fast service if for some reason one does break.

John

Doublestack · March 5, 2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the replies. I just might give it a try.

DS

February 29, 2008, 10:56 PM	#1
Doublestack Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 295	Will an Ultra-Dot sight... ....hold up under heavy recoil like a handgun scope? I just aquired a Ruger Super Redhawk .44Mag., and I was thinking about putting an Ultra-Dot (red dot) sight that I have on it. I have used it on my GP-100 .357, but I plan on shooting some pretty hefty loads with this 9.5" bbl. cannon. The question is, will the Ultra-Dot hold up under heavy recoil, or do I need to drop some big bucks on a leupold 2X or similar scope? Anybody have any experience with this set up? Thanks, DS __________________ The 2nd Amendment is the original Homeland Security.

March 3, 2008, 03:08 PM	#2
Grandpa Shooter Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2007 Posts: 140	I have a holographic (RED DOT) scope on my Ruger 40 Carbine. It is holding up well. __________________ Old enough to know better and way too old to care!

March 5, 2008, 05:49 PM	#5
Doublestack Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 295	Thanks for the replies. I just might give it a try. DS __________________ The 2nd Amendment is the original Homeland Security.

March 3, 2008, 05:01 PM	#3
Walkalong Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: Al. Posts: 196	Ultra Dot have a great rep and are widely used. I have an Ultra Dot L/T on a .45 and so far so good. Very nice little sight.

March 4, 2008, 11:11 AM	#4
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I've read posts by folks who use them on a .500 mag. And they come with a lifetime warranty and fast service if for some reason one does break. John