I have just recently purchased a used S@W PC 629 .44 Mag Hunter. I bought a Bushnell Elite 2X6 scope for it but have run into a prob with it that has me a stumped. Hoping someone on here my help me. It appears that the front of the scope will protrude beyond the muzzle of the barrel. It is a 6 inch barrel. It appears to me that the muzzle blast will smoke the scope. Is there someway to overcome this prob? The barrel has an integral Pic rail on it. Does anyone know if the rear sight can be removed and a weaver style base be attached such as a 629 without the pic rail?

Thanks,

Harry