What scope for a SRH in 454 Casull

[Swamphunter]

Just picked up a SRH in 454 Casull. Next step is to scope it. Want something with a IR for aging eyes. Recommendations?

 

[contender]

What does "IR" mean?

I'd look for a Leupold or an older Burris to scope one of those.

 

[NikA]

I'm guessing IR is illuminated reticle. I wouldn't put anything electronic on a hard recoiling gun like a .454 unless it was well supported with a warranty.

 

[contender]

Kinda what I thought. But like you, in a scope,, the only ones I ever saw that withstood heavy recoil, (and still not in the same class as a .454,) were the old T/C Recoil Proof scopes.

 

[FFguide]

I am old and I hunt with my revolvers and encores, so I am particular with what sights/scopes etc I mount on my handguns. On my Ruger Super Redhawks and Super Black 44, 480, 454, I mount either Leupold 2x or a Weaver 2x. I try to keep my killing zone to 50 yards for the 44s and and 75 yards for the 480 and 454. On my Encore 460, I have a Ultra Dot Match Dot that has four illuminated dots that range from 2mm to 8mm with a 30mm tube. On my Encore 7mm-08 and 358 Winchester, I mounted a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x 32mm for longer distances. All work as well, if I do my job. My # 1 recommendation if you desire an illuminated sight would be the Ultra dot over a prism sight because you can use it in wet conditions. Please remember this is my opinion only. Sorry to be so long. Monty

 

[Rumrunner]

Another recommendation for an UltraDot. Depending on what you plan on shooting and how far you plan on shooting these are quicker to use than a scope and can handle the recoil.

 

[willicd76]

The ultradot is well proven to be basically indestructible!

 

[Laserbait]

I have a Leupold 4x on one of mine 454 SRH. I also like the Ultradot.

 

[Recoil480]

I just purchased a Ultra Dot Gen 2 2X for my SRH in 480. I will let you know how it does after a trip to the range and 100 rounds of ammo.