LER Handgun Scopes ?

[bula]

Years ago shot a friends DW 445 with a scope, don't recall the magnification. Do recall thinking I'd take dramamine before trying that again ! Now 20 years or so lately am thinking a handgun with optics a likely thing. So, lately a 44mag Hunter followed me home, sans rings. I hear and see of folks liking their Leupolds but am gonna ask whats out there thats a bit less expensive ? Fixed power, 2 or 3 power ? 

[zeus]

What's price range your looking for? I prefer a fixed 4x on my 44s.

[taffin]

Nov 11, 2017 8:55:42 GMT -5 bula said:

Years ago shot a friends DW 445 with a scope, don't recall the magnification. Do recall thinking I'd take dramamine before trying that again ! Now 20 years or so lately am thinking a handgun with optics a likely thing. So, lately a 44mag Hunter followed me home, sans rings. I hear and see of folks liking their Leupolds but am gonna ask whats out there thats a bit less expensive ? Fixed power, 2 or 3 power ? 

CHEAP IS ALMOST ALWAYS TOO EXPENSIVE! 2X LEUPOLD.

[bullseye]

Leupold is the only scope I use on any heavy recoiling handgun...They're definitely worth the extra expense.

[oddshooter]

I went thru some time comparing Extended Eye Relief (EER) scopes for handguns. I needed the longest EER available because I shoot mostly benchrest with straight extended arms. Most scopes want you to get your eye too close to that scope for my tastes.

I would have gone for a 4X or 8X Leupold, but could not find one. I have a couple of 2X and they are magnificent. I however really liked the Bushnell Elite 3500 2-6 X 32. 352632(s for silver) I paid $262.

I tried it out last week on my Ruger Bisley Hunter 45 Colt. I have a tough time getting a full 6X without fighting the ghost ring around the outside. 5X seems to work beautifully. The EER may be the longest of any out there.


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[bula]

Sigh, was afraid the cheap is too expensive thing was gonna come up. If this is one of those ya get what ya pay for things, it'll just have to take a bit longer to get it I suppose. Thanks guys. Do want lots of eye relief, it is possible this scope could end up in a scout mount on the M94 Marlin 44mag.. Though that may not be longer from eye than the over the barrel, Hunter ? 

[jeffer]

You want the 2x leupold.

[taffin]

Nov 11, 2017 11:12:44 GMT -5 bula said:

Sigh, was afraid the cheap is too expensive thing was gonna come up. If this is one of those ya get what ya pay for things, it'll just have to take a bit longer to get it I suppose. Thanks guys. Do want lots of eye relief, it is possible this scope could end up in a scout mount on the M94 Marlin 44mag.. Though that may not be longer from eye than the over the barrel, Hunter ? [/quote

I HAVE USED THEM MOUNTED SCOUT-STYLE ON RIFLES

[CraigC]

I have a number of Burris handgun scopes, from the fixed 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x and 7x to variables in 1.5-4x and 2.5-7x persuasions. All have done the job. For a hunting revolver I prefer a 2x.

[bula]

Thank You ! Little scope experience here in the woods of N.E. Ohio. My only scoped firearm a Winchester made Enfield in 30-06 left to me by an Uncle. Have gotten a couple deer with it in Penn..

[rkrcpa]

I've been happy with my Burris 2x, close to 30 years with no problems.

[Encore64]

I've yet to kill a 2x Weaver. The Leopold and Burris 2x models also great.

[bigbrowndog]

I like my Leup. 2x as well as 4x, I have also been using a Burris 2-7x with good success.
I have a Silver Leup. 2x I’d part with if you’re interested.

Trapr

[Ken O'Neill]

Lots of scopes will fill your needs, as long as they are 2X Leupolds. They can also often be found on the used market, in excellent condition.

[sixshot]

Out here in the west where shots can get stretched a bit I'd say Leupold 4X then Leupold 2X then any of the fixed power Burris scopes up to the excellent 5X. Had my 4X Leupold on 2 bull elk yesterday morning but couldn't drop the hammer, season was closed & I was looking for their girl friends who had just made it into the timber, bummer. It was too dark for iron sights.

Dick