it had a red dot that I cerakoted but it went south but now it has a black red dot on it. The 500 has gotten the call though, with a landslide victory. I hope if I see a bear it's worthy of the 500 and also within range. I like my 300WM Encore but I like being up close with a revolver. The one animal I took with the 300 before trading it off and then getting it back was a 5x6 bull at 253yds but the elk and deer I've killed with my revolvers have all been under 50yds if memory serves and this years buck was lucky if he was at 20. When you hunt on the ground like I do going with spot and stalk that is a bunch of fun. I will probably get a tree stand for this one which will be a first for me.