Hi folks, just joined today.

I'm wanting to put a scope on my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter (.45 Colt).

Why, because my 51 year old eyes are no longer up to iron sights for distances beyond 25 yards if that. I have never had a scope on a handgun. I plan to hunt feral hogs primarily, but would consider it for whitetail deer as well. I plan to both stand hunt and stalk. I have a Ruger Blackhawk 5 1/2" BBL (.45 Colt) for up close work.

My reading has said:
1. Choose a red dot instead of an magnified optic for low light.
2. Don't get a red dot because it magnifies your tremble more than a standard optic.
3. Choose a fixed power over a variable because it magnifies your tremble at higher powers.
4. Choose a variable over a fixed power because you will wish for a more precise shot placement and light gathering ability.
5. Choose a scope with a great warranty (e.g., Burris, Nikon & Leupold).

I have currently down-selected to the Burris 2-7X-32mm (200298).

What do y'all recommend?

Last edited by st.attila; 12/27/2012 9:22 PM.