Super Redhawk scope holding zero

[sheepdawg]

The el cheapo scope I have on my 1987 Super Redhawk 9 1/2" barrel 44 mag won't hold zero very long. Would a quality scope do any better or is this an issue with all scopes on this monster.

 

[4MUL8R]

I found a 2X Leupold could handle the 454 Casull, but ultimately the erector had to be replaced under warranty. I recommend you consider Leupold 2X as their warranty service is good.

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

I have 600+ full house .44 mag rounds through my RH with a Bushnell Trophy XLT. No problems

 

[rugerjunkie]

Burris = problem solved!

 

[rkrcpa]

Burris = problem solved!

I have to agree, I have countless rounds with a Burris 2x without a problem.

 

[Donaldjr1969]

The el cheapo scope I have on my 1987 Super Redhawk 9 1/2" barrel 44 mag won't hold zero very long. Would a quality scope do any better or is this an issue with all scopes on this monster.

What is the cheap scope you are using? I'd like to know so I can avoid it if I scope my SRH.

 

[don44]

A Leupold 2X will work for you. That's what I have on a Redhawk 44.

 

[Naphtali]

The el cheapo scope I have on my 1987 Super Redhawk 9 1/2" barrel 44 mag won't hold zero very long. Would a quality scope do any better or is this an issue with all scopes on this monster.

Have you verified the problem being with the scope rather than with the mount? I ask because there are a bazillion threads on mounting scopes on severely recoiling SRHs, such as the 454 and 480. Among the best, and least costly mounts that withstand such recoil are Weigand's (from his web site).

The .454 Casull and 480 Ruger Super Redhawk require our new
SRH454 (below) mount for the heavier recoil they produce

I have two of these mounts, one of which - N.I.B. - is available.

The downside to the mount is to install it, SRH's rear sight assembly must be removed - not a big deal, but nevertheless a downside.

Hope this helps.

 

[Rafsob]

I like 'em both, but I do have a small problem with the Leupold scopes. I can pick up the sight picture quicker with the Burris then the Leupold.

 

[5of7]

I have to echo the above advice regarding the Burris or the Leupold scopes. They are both quality scopes and if you do have a problem, they will fix it for you in realistic turnaround time.

 

[Dale53]

I have an S&W Model 29 with 8 3/8" barrel with a Burris two power scope on it with a large dot. I also have a Ruger Red Hawk with 7½" barrel with a Leupold 2 power scope. These revolvers have shot at least 10,000 .44 Magnum loads without ONE bit of problems with the scopes. I have taken several deer with each.

Either has my full recommendation but I prefer the large dot reticule over the duplex reticule particularly in the field.

Dale53

 

[jpickar]

I have 2 Leupold pistol scopes. One on my redhawk and one on my MKII. I never have a problem with them keeping zero.

I probably own 30 scopes and maybe 3 are burris and the others are all Leupold. You get what you pay for. NO I am not loaded. I have bought ALL but one Leupold at garage sales and pawn shops, most for less than what you would pay for a new lesser quality scope.

They have a lifetime warrenty for manufaturers problems, like won't hold zero, gets fogged up, etc. I have only sent one scope in, in all the years that I have had Leupolds. Fixed it for free. I bought a new pair of Gold Ring binos and they got dirt in the adjustable eye pieces while hunting. I called them up and they said they will clean them for free and check them over and ship them back to me for free. I paid to ship them to them, $8 insured.

Can you tell I like Leupold!

John

 

[Rafsob]

They don't care who owns their product. You coudl be the 10th owner of a scope, they don't care. They will fix it under warranty.

 

[Kanook]

ultimately the erector had to be replaced under warranty

Please don't let my wife know this is possible.

I have a friend that comments all the time about my scope choices. Always says, "that must be nice to afford such a pricey scope". His scope breaks, he buys a new one, mine has a problem and it gets replaced for free.

 

[Pal Val]

I like 'em both, but I do have a small problem with the Leupold scopes. I can pick up the sight picture quicker with the Burris then the Leupold.

I had the same experience. Had a Leuplod 2X on my SBH Hunter, still holding zero after 1,000+ rounds and one day bought a Burris on an impulse. The Leupold now sits on a Single Six Hunter, and the Burris has over 800 rounds on the .44 mag, holding zero. No problems with either.

 

[rugerjunkie]

My experience with pistol scopes...take it or leave it since everyone sees thru them a little differently.

I have been using scoped handguns since around 1988. I have tried most of them from cheapies to the high dollar ones , and from 22's,357's,44's, up to a bolt action 7mm-08.

Leupolds do have nice glass and I doubt you will hurt one with recoil. My problem with them is a narrow sight picture and they aren't as easy or fast to aquire a picture. Another minus is the short tubes. You will not get a Leupold 2.5-8 to fit on an XP-100 action because the rings will crush the bell...not enough tube length.

Burris has a longer tube and allows for more mountimg options. Glass as good if not better than a Leupold , and they have the posi-lock feature which I like for anything with a decent amount of recoil. To me Burris also has a better/wider field of view and better eye relief.

Bushnell is the only scope I've used to have the crosshairs fail. Twice! The replacement I was sent had the same failure and I have never used them since. If it would have held together it wasn't a bad scope as far as f.o.v. and eye relief. After my run with them I don't think I'd use one on anything bigger than a 22. I know a lot of people have great luck with them and like them but I personally am done with them.

Weaver pistol scopes are second to Burris in my book. A lot of people will overlook them. Wether they are uninformed or bias because they read somewhere that "you need brand x or y and nothing else will do". I feel Weavers also have better eye relief and a better picture than a Leupold. The glass isn't quite as clear but the other qualities make it better overall imo.

The others i've tried are Nikon,Simmons,Tasco(the old company),and Redfiield. All were pretty good but always seemed hard to find back in the day around my old stomping grounds before you could order anything you wanted online.

Take all this for what you want but , all my scoped handguns now wear Burris and Weaver.

Jeff

 

[jpickar]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

That is funny....... as in personal preference......I prefer leupolds as I can get a better sight picture with it than I can a burris! Different scope for different folks.

Burris are great scopes too. I have had a couple fixed and even went to the factory in Greeley, CO and talked to an engineer one time. Nice people. I like the burris P.A. rimfire scopes for my 22LR hunting rifles. Nice compact scopes.

John