Scopes for hanguns

[Ole1855]

I have a question, I have a S&W 686 .357 that I would like to mount a scope on so I can use it for Big Game hunting. What is a good scope and where would be a good shop to have mount it?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Ole

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[Twitter]

Good question !
I've got a Taurus .44 mag with an 8 1/2" barrel that I use when on drives. I'm accurate to about 100yds with the iron sights but have also kind of wanted to put a scope on it just for fun and even to use in the stand.
Anyone have any experience/suggestions for a decent scope that won't leave my wallet empty ?

[Ole1855]

Hi Twitter,

I plan on using mine in the stand, I'm pretty good with it but I'm not confident past 50 yards. That's why I'd like to get a scope on it so I can practice for shots upto ~100 yards and have the confidence to make a good shot.

Ole

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[scotty18]

Hi guys, putting a scope on a hunting revolver is pretty much a bolt on deal unless you have a older handgun or off brand one. All the popular outdoor retailers should carry mounts. As far as brand of scope, I would go to some local shops and look down some. I have a t/c contender with a verible power redfield and a colt anaconda with a 4 power leopold. I'm a big believer in buying scpoes that work no matter what the name is. Some of the best scopes I have I paid about 50 bucks for.

Thanks, Scotty

[TUMBLEWEED]

I have had great luck with the following
handgun scopes:
Burris,Leupold,and Simmons.

I would think a fixed 4 power in any of
these brands would suit you fine for
hunting conditions.

You can also buy rings and mounts that
don't require drilling or tapping of
your pistol.

I have a RedHawk 44 (not a Super) that
shoots 300gr bulets into six inches of
paper at 75 yards. It sports a Leupold
4 power with BSquare mounts. It fits
nicely in a medium shoulder holster
from Uncle Mikes. This rig is easily
carried into the treestand.

The people at Simmons makes some quality
optics as well, and the price is right.

[Ole1855]

Thanks for the replies, I will look into the suggestion offered and see what works.

Again thanks

Ole

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[PerchJerker]

Hi Ole -

I have the same gun - 6" barrel I think - and I have a 44 mm red dot site on it.

I've shot scoped handguns before, and honestly, I have not been happy with how long it's taken me to get the scope lined up and on the target. Too slow for me to want to use in a hunting situation. I'm sure more practice on my part could fix that, but ......

A .357 should only be a 50 yard gun at best for whitetails, so the magnification from a scope is probably not needed. The red dot site is very, very, very fast to aim, and is very accurate at that range (at longer ranges you loose some accuracy because the dot is bigger than crosshairs). You do not need to line up front and back lenses like you do with a scope -- with a red dot, as long as you see the dot, that's where the bullet will go.

I'm not trying to talk you out of a scope if that's what you want, but if you're still deciding then maybe you should think about a red dot.

Hope this helps - good luck.

[This message has been edited by PerchJerker (edited 05-05-2004).]

[Moose-Hunter]

I agree with PerchJerker...

S&W 629 Classic .44 Mag sportin' a Tasco ProPoint red dot sight. VERY fast on target!!

I've grouped 5 as tight as 4" at 100 yards (from a rest) but wouldn't take that shot unsupported or in the field. At 50 to 75 is where this baby shines.

Take a peak at the red dots. It may be what you're looking for.

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[The Bronco Kid]

If you stop in at H & H Sport Shop in Maple Lake I know that they have two really nice red dot scopes that work great on handguns. One is by Simmons and the other is by BSA.

[rtwills]

I have a 629 classic with 8 1/2" barrel and I have a 4x Leupold that works great.

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