Anyone else running a scoped revolver?
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Aqualung
Blackhawk
I have a Weaver 2.5-8X on my .44 mag Super Blackhawk:
I use it for hunting PA whitetails. Haven't had any opportunities with it yet, though.
Aqualung
I use it for hunting PA whitetails. Haven't had any opportunities with it yet, though.
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UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
I can't shoot without one. Front sight doesn't exist. Allows me to go afield as a handgun hunter.
needsmostuff
Blackhawk
I just shot one on a Ruger rimfire Hunter.
Shot pretty good but my main take away was, I really need to do a trigger job on this one.
Scope picture does not tolerate any creep in the trigger. And quickly points out any other poor trigger pulling habits you may have for that matter. It will drive you nuts.
I never noticed the creep with iron sights.
Shot pretty good but my main take away was, I really need to do a trigger job on this one.
Scope picture does not tolerate any creep in the trigger. And quickly points out any other poor trigger pulling habits you may have for that matter. It will drive you nuts.
I never noticed the creep with iron sights.
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As a lifelong handgun hunter, scopes play a big part in hunting. ( for me) The ability to cleanly hunt and take animals at 100, 250 yards, as needed, lends itself to good quality scopes. I will not have a rifle ever unless I'm hunting Canada. Then it's a lever or buffalo rifle.
I do prefer Leupold glass, 2.5x8 as my favorites. The 2x6 B&L and a few higher magnification lenses work well. As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" you need to LOOK thru the scope or dot to see if it works for you. Some like em, some don't. Variety is the spice of life. Try it, you may enjoy it
I do prefer Leupold glass, 2.5x8 as my favorites. The 2x6 B&L and a few higher magnification lenses work well. As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" you need to LOOK thru the scope or dot to see if it works for you. Some like em, some don't. Variety is the spice of life. Try it, you may enjoy it
noahmercy
Blackhawk
I run the best glass I can afford. I wish I had Leica money, but I don't. Instead I mostly use Leupold and (older) Burris, although there is a good Weaver and a high-end Nikon atop a couple firearms. The clarity on this Thompson Center scope surprised me the first time I looked through it, and continues to do so 22 years later. Crisp to the edges, bold reticle (modified German, like the red logo), and brighter than I would expect. I haven't been able to verify it, but I believe the one on my GP100 was made by B&L.
contender
Ruger Guru
I have one of those T/C Electra Dot scopes myself. Excellent scope too!
When I first started handgun hunting for deer I had a scope on a SRH. After missing a few deer moving fast or up close and personal I used the wonderful Ruger rings to remove it right there in a corn field. Put it in my pocket and didn't look at it for years, at which point I sold it.
Fast forward 30 years and the front sight is a wad of fuzz. An RMR on the Buckmark lets me resume small game and vermin with it. There's a custom RMR mount in the works for the FT BH .44 Spl that will allow me to once again hunt deer and 'yotes with a pistol.
I always recommend that if possible, before investing in a scope and mounts that you take one in the woods and see how you like it on a few squirrels and sparrows. I had issues with finding deer in cover with mine (2X Leopold) and also with up close or running deer.
Fast forward 30 years and the front sight is a wad of fuzz. An RMR on the Buckmark lets me resume small game and vermin with it. There's a custom RMR mount in the works for the FT BH .44 Spl that will allow me to once again hunt deer and 'yotes with a pistol.
I always recommend that if possible, before investing in a scope and mounts that you take one in the woods and see how you like it on a few squirrels and sparrows. I had issues with finding deer in cover with mine (2X Leopold) and also with up close or running deer.
noahmercy
Blackhawk
Good point, and one reason I favor low powers or variables that go down low enough to allow shooting with both eyes open without feeling like it's pulling one eyeball out of your head!
Makes it easier on moving or close shots.
GypsmJim
Single-Sixer
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I have scopes on a Blackhawk, a Redhawk and several Marks. Carry them all. The 45s are my deer guns.Nope, never have. Wouldn't fit in any of my hip holsters. Who knows what the feature will bring though
Many years ago I saw a S&W catalog that showed a 44 mag Model 29 in a holster. I copied the holster diagram and made a template with cardboard. Made mods until it fit the Blackhawk and then transcribed in on leather. With a little stitching and viola a custom holster.
Works on my hip or with a cross draw shoulder strap (also copied from a picture in a catalog).
daveg.inkc
Hunter
I have a 10.5 " SuperBH. Burris scope. My .45 C. 7.5" Stainless BlackHawk is very accurate scoped. My favorite one to deer hunt with. Best powder I've found is AA#9.
Longcarbine
Single-Sixer
I run red dots on most of my revolvers but have a few set up for long range squirrel thumping in the pecan groves.
647 .17hmr, 48 K22 Masterpiece .22mag, 648 .22mag
A couple Single Six Hunters
A Blackhawk Hunter and a Redhawk, both .44
647 .17hmr, 48 K22 Masterpiece .22mag, 648 .22mag
A couple Single Six Hunters
A Blackhawk Hunter and a Redhawk, both .44
Mine was 2x Leopold. Was not a good match for still hunting or driving.Good point, and one reason I favor low powers or variables that go down low enough to allow shooting with both eyes open without feeling like it's pulling one eyeball out of your head!
RMR type red dot solves the problems found with the typical crosshair type scope, even the low magnification types.
If your a stand hunter or target shooter then the scope may be a good match.
My advice to everyone is: before you take a crosshair scope out in the field is to go spot some tweety birds and squirrels with it first.
Just my experience, YMMV
rkrcpa
Single-Sixer
I had this experience a few years ago with my scoped 41 mag. Deer was so close all I could see was brown in the 2x scope. That is what caused me to switch to a Vortex Venom. Of course, I still have a scope on the Contender but that's a whole different kettle.
Longcarbine. Wow you sure have great looking pistol collection. I was able to find a new S&W 617-6 last week at a good price. I am going to put a weaver 2 .5 x 8 x 28 Weaver Japan Scope on it. Do you think low rings would be the best for this pistol and scope combo ? Thanks. Marty
vlavalle
Single-Sixer
Those are not pistols. They are revolvers. Very different - and a lot safer and more powerful than pistols.
noahmercy
Blackhawk
Technically, they are revolving pistols, as opposed to single shot pistols or semi-automatic pistols. "Pistol" just means a firearm designed to be aimed and fired with one hand, i.e. handgun.
BeanoTexas
Bearcat
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vlavalle
Single-Sixer
Wrong! A pistol is not a generic item. It is specifically a hangun where the ammo is loaded in the barrel. You apparently do not know what the meaning of 'pistol' is. Revolvers are not pistols of any kind, in any way.
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