What are your thoughts on an economical scope for a SBHH in 44 Mag. I am looking for something 2x or 4x but funds are limited but dependability is important. Thoughts......

Also...what about a red dot sight....can it take 44 mag recoil?

find a used leupold in 2x or 4x is my first thought, and they show up pretty often in internet classifieds. i think danb likes the weaver in the same....not sure what they run new.
i think it will be pressing to do much better than the $150 neighborhood, but maybe with the weaver 2x??

I agree completely with KYODE, find the used Leupold if you can but if not then the Weaver is a good scope for the money and will easily handle the 44. The Bushnell trophy is a good economical red dot and the one I had stood up to at least 200-300 rounds through my 45-70 BFR before I replaced it with a 4X Leupold.

A person might be surprised what some "cheaper" scopes can handle. And, what some "quality" scopes can't. I have two older Tasco 1.25-4x scopes that sit on a 10" .357 Maximum and a 14" 45/70 Gov't (braked), prior to that on a 10" Waters, and have held up for about 12 years now. I had a Burris 2-7 give up on a 7-30 Waters. I've had a Simmons fixed 4x on a 41 Mag SBH Bisley Hunter, no sweat, prior to that it sat on a Hawkeye 50 cal ML pistol.

For a little more money I really like the Weaver scopes, and the Leupies are tough as nails but pretty pricey. A good compromise are the Bushnell Trophy 2-6x. One thing is certain, the eye relief varies greatly from one make/model to another and you have to keep that in mind. You can't hit what you can't see, and some scopes are too short or too long for certain applications.

A properly mounted cheap scope will out perform a poorly mounted expensive. Make sure it's mounted properly!!

i dont know about the first part of post but the red dot part
i have to say yes it can i have one one on my redhawk 44
that has been on there for about 4yrs no trouble sofar.
hope that helps.
larry

Larry, what make and model is that red dot?

the maker is tasco model no i will have to get the gun out
of the safe and see i get back to you
larry

I've got a couple PDP's too and they are darn good for the money.

yes they are good for the money model of mine ACD1ST 30mm
larry

The most economical scope is the one that doesn't break, leak, etc. As others suggested, seek out a used Leupold 2X or 4X for your .44 Mag. SBHH. I've also used a number 0f 1" Ultra Dots, on .44 Mags., but the 2X Leupold is probably a bit more versatile.