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Red dot for 44 Magnum #18808291 10/02/23
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,304 Mobile J jimmyp OP Campfire Ranger
OP jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,304 Mobile	For a 6 inch anaconda, anyone have a red dot suggestion not as expensive as the Trijicon that wil hold zero pretty good?

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Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18808355 10/02/23
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 541 Belfry Kentucky F Firecontrolman Campfire Regular
Firecontrolman Campfire Regular F Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 541 Belfry Kentucky	I have a Leupold Deltapoint Pro on my 629 classic 5”. There are a lot of reviews of different sights on YouTube and they vary according to individual preferences. I like the Leupold but the base is to tall to co witness irons unless they are extremely tall.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18808569 10/02/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,938 Winchester, WY USA M memtb Campfire Outfitter
memtb Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,938 Winchester, WY USA	I have a Burris Fastfire in a Wiegand aluminum picatinny rail on my S&W 460 XVR…..400 grainers @ 1600 mv haven’t destroyed it yet! 😉 memtb https://www.jackweigand.com/scope.html Last edited by memtb; 10/02/23. You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel “I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18808627 10/02/23
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Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,857	I have been using a Burris Fastfire on mine for quite a while: Even handles 300 grain loads with heavier recoil. But today for around the same price I would go with one of the Holosun models. I have a couple and they do what they are supposed to. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18808774 10/02/23
Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,082 Willamette Valley S SS336 Campfire Regular
SS336 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,082 Willamette Valley	Burris Fastfire on my 629 is working fine so far. Fairly inexpensive and is holding up. Not the FF’s fault that I only hit the bullseye once. 😟

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Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18810739 10/02/23
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 594 PA FWP Campfire Regular
FWP Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 594 PA	I have a Fast Fire on a Model 69. There have been no issues.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18811367 10/03/23
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,166 T TWR Campfire Outfitter
TWR Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,166	I no longer have a 44 but my 686 wears a Holosun 507C on an Allchin mount. Way better than irons for me. I have another 507C on my daily carry Glock 19 and two Holosun 407C’s ( same sight without the option for circle dot reticle). One is on my Glock 45 match gun, the other is on my Glock 21. I believe if they will stand up to riding the slide, they will stand up to any 44 magnum load. I don’t shoot the 686 much anymore but I shoot the Glocks every Saturday and have never had a problem with the Holosuns. Last edited by TWR; 10/03/23.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18811370 10/03/23
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918 B Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker
Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918	How are you guys carrying these? I’m thinking about putting a dot on my S&W69 and I’m looking for some holster options. I’d like a chest rig if possible. Thanks When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum Bearcat74 #18811811 10/03/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,938 Winchester, WY USA M memtb Campfire Outfitter
memtb Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,938 Winchester, WY USA	Originally Posted by Bearcat74 How are you guys carrying these? I’m thinking about putting a dot on my S&W69 and I’m looking for some holster options. I’d like a chest rig if possible. Thanks I use a Galco Kodiak cross-chest leather holster (much more quiet than Kydex for hunting) for my 460 XVR. I simply “notched - out” a small piece to clear the sight! memtb Last edited by memtb; 10/03/23. You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel “I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18811927 10/03/23
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,166 T TWR Campfire Outfitter
TWR Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,166	I mainly shoot competition, do very little hunting now but this is the holster I use for my 686. https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-tactical-revolver-holsters-owb-outside-waist-band/

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Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum TWR #18815441 10/04/23
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,304 Mobile J jimmyp OP Campfire Ranger
OP jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,304 Mobile	Nice! Looks like a holosun is the ticket.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18815516 10/04/23
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STRSWilson Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 4,001 Georgia	FWIW - I've a couple of Crimson Trace and a couple of Vortex with thousands of 9mm and S&W.40 rounds without complaint. Crimson Trace are less than $160 and the Vortex Venom run in the $250 - $300 range. Can't say one is better than the other. Last edited by STRSWilson; 10/04/23. Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18822495 10/06/23
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 36 Central IL R Ruddy Campfire Greenhorn
Ruddy Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 36 Central IL	Ultradot, I use it on my 44 and Max Prasac uses these on cannons! Great so far! Steve

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum memtb #18822497 10/06/23
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918 B Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker
Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918	Originally Posted by memtb Originally Posted by Bearcat74 How are you guys carrying these? I’m thinking about putting a dot on my S&W69 and I’m looking for some holster options. I’d like a chest rig if possible. Thanks I use a Galco Kodiak cross-chest leather holster (much more quiet than Kydex for hunting) for my 460 XVR. I simply “notched - out” a small piece to clear the sight! memtb Thanks When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: Red dot for 44 Magnum jimmyp #18822672 10/06/23
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 109 Pennsylvania S Steve_in_PA Campfire Member
Steve_in_PA Campfire Member S Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 109 Pennsylvania	Burris Fastfire 3 with a Weigand weig-a-tinny mount on my Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum. I’ve been carrying it crossdraw in a Triple K holster that I cu5 a notch in the leather to accommodate the sight. This year I picked up an Uncle Mike’s Bandolier holster in camo. With the flap, the gun is a little loose, but stays put. If I use the strap, it’s a little more secure.

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