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I have used 2x Leupold and Burris scopes on various handguns over the years, including S&W .44 mags, various Contender barrels, and my current FA .454 Casull. The .454 has proven over the years to be a bit hard on scopes- At one time, I had two Leupolds, and two Burris scopes, all of which ended up failing at some point, and sent back to the factory for warranty repair.

Most recently, I have been using the relatively new model Gen 2, Ultra Dot. I really like this sight- it features a 2 MOA dot, and by all accounts, is nearly bombproof on big bore handguns. It seems to be easier to acquire a sight picture with it than with scopes, and both eyes open use helps.

Thanks to Max Prasac, and his informative writing on the .480 Ruger, I have ordered a Ruger Super Redhawk in that caliber, and already have another Ultra Dot Gen 2 ready to mount up once it gets here.
Btw- Mr. Prasac's Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers is a great read, for anyone interested in big game hunting with the big bores. Lots of good info on everything having to do with big handguns.

Bighorn, I agree with you on Mr. Prazacs revolver book being a good read. He was gracious enough to include photos of some of my handgun hunts along with some great pictures of other handgun trophies. ..... Its to bad that his recent Cape buffalo was not included.... Glad I had a Leupold 2.5-8X on the 475 as the shot was 112 yards..Did`ent need a scope for this big boy as it was only a 40yd shot..

JJ, you have taken some nice animals, kudos to you for your handgun collection and the hunts you have been succesful on with them.

Thanks mirage.... I`am using hunting handguns close to 40 years now... Matter of fact I was a paper puncher shooting Gold Cup, Python and S&W M-25 in 45acp when my boss asked me to go hunting in PA. I never hunted before and I told him I did not own a rifle to which he replied "handguns are legal to hunt with in Pennsylvania"... So I started hunting using handguns. I finally used a rifle to take my 13th whitetail to see what it was like.. God has been good to me and handgun hunting has taken me many places to which I thank the Good Lord....