Optics for a 99 44

[SmokyArkie]

Hello, I am new to the Ruger Forum but I am a long time Ruger shooter. I have a Ruger 99 44 that I would like to equip with something like a red dot or an extended eye relief scope mounted "Scout style" forward of the action. This would eliminate the problems with bridging the Garand style action.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[dfletcher]

Nikon makes a nice EER scope. I tend to use handgun scopes as my EER scopes, have a Weaver 2.5 to 8X on a GSR and it's just right. Burris & Leupold also make excellent EER scopes. I'd stay away from anything cheap like Leapers or similar off brand.

Maybe I'm out of step, but I just don't get the red dots for anything other than close in shooting at big targets - as in pie plates at 25 yds or less. Every one I've seen is just poorly defined and imprecise. The 1 to 4X scopes seem much, much better all around.

If you decide to go conventional Weigand makes a Weaver style base that stays put over the receiver.

Regardless of what you choose, you'll need a forward rail on the 99 - don't know if what works for a Mini will also do on a 99.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I put a RedDot on mine and I like it a lot. The best combo I think would be an UltraDot with Ruger 30mm tall rings. btw an UltraDot is on sale now at Midway http://www.midwayusa.com/product/651463/product?cm_mmc=M_Spop-Email-_-Shooting-_-Shooting_122420122_1-_-Product5_Image&[email protected]&cm_mmca2=CustNum=100868018

 

[SmokyArkie]

Thank you. I'll check into the combo you guested. Looks good.

 

[SmokyArkie]

Thanks Hunter. I will check out the Weaver 2.5 to 8.

 

[mattsbox99]

I'm not sure how you would go forward on the 99/44 given the hand guard over the op rod.

I have a Weaver EER 2.5-8 on a Ruger Charger and it works pretty well, although I prefer my straight 2x EER Leupold.