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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 13, 2011 19:38:53 GMT -5
Has anyone ever tried a red dot sight on a handgun hunting rig?
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 13, 2011 20:15:28 GMT -5
I have one on my 8" 357Max barrel. I've had it with me a couple of times, never shot anything with it.
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Post by steiny on Jul 13, 2011 20:25:36 GMT -5
I suppose they are OK for plinking, but in general, I think red dot types scopes are pretty crappy optics.
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Post by hornharvester on Jul 13, 2011 21:18:17 GMT -5
I suppose they are OK for plinking, but in general, I think red dot types scopes are pretty crappy optics. Not if you buy high quality ones. I have one that cost close to $300.00, Bushnell Holo sight and it works good. Cheap dot scopes are junk and usually dont hold up. I was going to put the Holo scope on my 454 Casull but havent. h.h. |
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Jul 14, 2011 5:28:16 GMT -5
I have one on my Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. Works well.
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Post by swilk on Jul 14, 2011 15:19:22 GMT -5
I had one on my 44 super redhawk and liked it.
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 15, 2011 4:20:01 GMT -5
You're not that far away; if you want to try it let me know.
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Post by Bentwrench on Jul 15, 2011 7:43:01 GMT -5
I've got one on a T/C Contender .223 and really like it. One of my favorite tractor guns for groundhog & coyotes.
What sight are you guys using on your .44's ? Been thinking about one for my Ruger.
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Post by omegahunter on Jul 15, 2011 10:19:51 GMT -5
Had a cheapo Simmons 30mm red dot on the 7.5 inch Blackhawk .45 that I just parted with not long ago and it did just fine. Wasn't shooting cowboy loads through it either.
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Post by swilk on Jul 15, 2011 12:49:51 GMT -5
I had a Millett.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2011 13:47:37 GMT -5
IMO, they are OK, but not as good as a scope, low or no magnification and strickly short range.
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 16, 2011 1:01:09 GMT -5
They are quite adequate for 50-100 yd hunting. If you're looking for a longer range handcannon set up then I would go with a scope as well.
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Post by mbogo on Aug 1, 2011 18:02:40 GMT -5
I have a Vortex red dot on my AR pistol and it works very well for what I need it to do. I hope to try it out on a deer this fall.
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