Scope for Hunting Revolver?

[Legionnaire]

I'm looking for scope recommendations for a hunting revolver. I have a Leupold M8 2X EER on my Blackhawk Bisley Hunter and want something similar for a new-to-me Single Six Hunter. I think I'd prefer a 2X to a 4X, and I don't particularly want a variable. I don't see a 2X EER in Leupold's current lineup. I have limited experience with Burris scopes but it looks like they have one that might fit the bill. I also think I'd prefer a traditional crosshair to a red dot, but I'm open to ideas.

What do y'all recommend?

 

[burrhead]

I had a M8 4X on my now departed Contender. Great scope. Got it off of Ebay. That's where I'd look.

 

[Anchorite]

Sadly, the scope manufacturers have all but abandoned handgun hunters. Best bet is gunbroke(er) and/or fleabay for a used Burris or Leupold. They are the top tier makers. Bushnell is, IME, good too, but Leupold and Burris are better.


I keep wanting to try a red dot, but I can still see my crosshairs. Can’t help you with the dots (yet). Best of luck, and be patient. A deal will show up.

 

[troy fairweather]

My dad used the Burris a lot on his rugers and bolt pistols I always liked them, not sure if there still making them or not anymore.

 

[a2x4bbl]

On my third Burris . Zero problems

 

[Legionnaire]

May have a line on a used Leupold M8. Burris looks like the best option if buying new.

 

[.38 Special]

A quick look at eBay shows quite a few Leupold 2x handgun scopes. That is exactly what I would do - and in fact there is a brushed stainless model available that I think I will go buy right now.

 

[Legionnaire]

Some of those eBay prices are nuts. I agree that the Leupold 2X is a good scope, but the M8 is old technology and a new Burris 2X can be had for under $250 and a 2-7X for $330 or thereabouts.

ETA: Found a nice silver M8 4X28 at a good price on another board. That'll do.

 

[a2x4bbl]

Some of those eBay prices are nuts. I agree that the Leupold 2X is a good scope, but the M8 is old technology and a new Burris 2X can be had for under $250 and a 2-7X for $330 or thereabouts.

ETA: Found a nice silver M8 4X28 at a good price on another board. That'll do.

While I haven’t had any problems with any of my Burris scopes the Bisley has the 2-7 and as you crank up the magnification the eye relief shortens. Not a problem if you’re shooting from a rest . At 2 power not a problem.

 

[troy fairweather]

Pretty much any old leupold will be worth about as much as there cheapest new scope or one equivalent,

 

[Hookeye]

Range fun and paper punching, out to 100 yards......I like 7X.
Hunting.........2X
Taking my 4X Leupold to the gunshow tomorrow.
TC .22 mag bbl is getting a RDS

Ebay prices are stupid on gloss Beaverton products, even on the pistol stuff (where market is lesser)

 

[CraigC]

The Leupold is bombproof but you don't really need that level of ruggedness for a .22. It's no excuse to go cheap either. Depending on the type of hunting you're doing, you may want a little more and go for a 4x. I really like the older Burris handgun scopes and many of them are parallax adjustable.

I wouldn't look at any of the variables that top out higher than 4x. They're a lot of bulk and weight for magnification you can't even use. At .22 ranges, the upper magnifications will have severe parallax. Been there, done that.