handgun scope ?

[rock802]

I have just bought my first large cal. pistol, can someone recomend a scope for deer hunting. It is a 44 mag.

[Multidigits]

Leupold....if you can't afford that, try a Simmons or Tasco if you can find an one. Depending on the range you expect to be hunting, you might want a variable power.

[C.L.Button]

I put a straight 2 power Leupold Extended eye relief on my 44 Mag. It does fine and is alittle more forgiving on hand movement than a 4 power. I can shoot a can at 100 yds all day with it. I would not use a variable power scope on a handgun. Just my 2 cts worth,, :D

[rick243]

I have been using an Aimpoint red dot on mine. It has "zero" magnification and unlimited eye relief. You can shoot with both eyes open. Very fast to get on target. I would check them out before making a decision. The only downside is it requires a battery. A fresh battery will run the scope for about 2 weeks if you forget to turn it off (which I do all the time!). If you turn it off when not in use it will easily last an entire hunting season. Rick

[andy greynolds]

I really like leupold's 1.5x5 eer it is the best I've found so far.

[Multidigits]

I used the red dots foe awhile, but it limits your range over a a scope because of it not having much magnifacation. I could hit at the same range with open sights as I could with the red dot. the scope is better IMO.

[Carl]

I have had a Leupold M-8 4X on my Contender 30-30 for 20 years or more. I have never had to zero it.

[lymanl3]

I have a simmons 1.5 on my .480, love it and have punished the gun with heavy loads and it has held up. Cant go wrong with a leupold either.

Lyman

[rick243]

I used the red dots foe awhile, but it limits your range over a a scope because of it not having much magnifacation. I could hit at the same range with open sights as I could with the red dot. the scope is better IMO.

To each his own. I have no trouble hitting a 6" bullseye at 100 yards with the Aimpoint. That's much better than I can do with the open sights and further than I should be shooting at deer with my .41 magnum.

[bloodhounder]

As multi said, it depends on how much you're willing to spend. I've had pistol scopes from Leupold, Nikon and Burris on heavy recoiling T/C's and all three held up well. If you can't afford one of these yet, I'd suggest saving up and hold out for a quailty scope, it'll pay off in the long run. As for what power, I'd go with a 2X over a 4X. 2X is plenty of power for your 44mag and with you being new to the sport, its quite a bit easier to hold off handed than the 4X at longer ranges.

[rock802]

Thanks guys for the advice, but still not sure wich I'll buy. picked up my gun tonight, it is a taurus 44 mag. hunter with a 12" barrel. can' wait to try it out tomorrow.