I have read some coments here about using a Rifle Scope, Insteed of a Pistol Scope.
Any reel Advantage - Disadvantage . On a 14" Contender

The advantages are more X's with a larger field of view. I have a hard time looking through a scope on 8x held 14" away from my eye. I use rifle scopes on quite a few barrels, you have to learn a different stance for off-hand shooting with them but they work well. The disadvantage is you may get kissed in the forehead on occasion, and just plain can't use them on some applications (recoil). A brake will alleviate this problem on many, but not all of those. I use low power, or no power, pistol scopes on the barrels that must be held at arms reach, like 45/70, 375 Win, etc, so I can use both eyes open. There is a place for them, but not everywhere. Rod.

What cartridge(s) are you considering?

I just picked up a new 30-30 14" ss, Unported / No M-brake
For Deer, 200 yards, wooded area

A LER or EER scope would be much better for that style of hunting than a rifle scope.

I do not have any experience with a 30-30 in a Contender but I have shot quite a few other calibers in both the Encore and the Contender. It seems to me that you might have a difficult time backing off far enough from a rifle scope on that setup especially since it is uncompensated.

Thanks everyone.
This confirms my thoughts about it.
The only reel use for the Rifle Scope would be LOOOOOOONG Range.

Mike,
LR is the main reason for using rifle scopes besides group shooting at shorter distances. There is just no reason to use a rifle scope IMO in a lightweight/non-braked SP that primary usage is hunting and has the ability to be noticeable in terms of recoil.

THANK YOU to every one who has helped !

Anyone else using riflescopes on specialty handguns recently???

With age and eye problems, it is becoming almost impossible for me to use the EER scopes. I'm using a 4-16 power on a 22 WRM (no recoil anyway), a 24 power Weaver on my 223 and a 24 power Weaver on my 22 BR (but the BR weighs in at 19 pounds). Getting ready to try one of the 24s on a plain-Jane-stock XP 7BR (after I learn to duck quick). I use these from the bench and from a rest in the 'hog fields, not off-hand.

Rupe/PA

I would approach that stock XP with a 24x with caution

Hunlee once shoot rifle scope Bushnell varmut scope in 20x power on 7-30 water long ranger barrel because XP and FART do this butt when Hunlee pull trigger said scope hit Hunlee in the head!!!!No blood run from Hunlee head butt a small egg form there!!!!Hunlee then remove said Bushnell scope and then order was made for 3-12x power Burris for 7-30 water long ranger barrel!!!!!Hunlee is very happy now!!!!Allso Hunlee is very proud and stand very tall!!!

hunlee

I strongly encourage muzzle brakes when using rifle scopes and factory Contender's are some of lightest weight SP's= Potentially Dangerous, especially when you are using a capacity of the 30-30 or over.