Ultradot Sight for Pistol Hunting

[Huntolive]

Hello!
I just got a 454/45 Super Redhawk Hunter w/ 7.5" barrel mostly for deer hunting, but also for occassional hogs, black bear, and moose.

I am practicing w/ iron sights, but am pretty sure my best move is to mount a red dot. I plan to get either a 1" Ultradot , or the Ultradot 30mm.
I already have used 1" ruger rings. Given their condition (sturdy, but clearly used) I doubt ruger will exchange them. 30 mm rings cost $80 for a pair!
Is it worth it to get the Ultradot 30mm over the classic 1" Ultradot?

If so, why? Why not?

Thanks!

 

[Huntolive]

Also, best all-purpose bullet to use to make re-loads for this gun?
Best for Deer? Best for larger for both 454 and 45LC?

 

[Bobson]

There was an article in the most recent issue of the NRA's American Hunter magazine about handgun hunting, in which the author mentioned using an Ultradot 30 atop a Ruger Bisley Hunter. He seemed to have excellent success with it.

 

[jak67429]

I have a 1" ultra dot on my super redhawk for the last 8 years. It has worked great as long as you keep good batteries in it.

 

[Huntolive]

Thanks guys,

I ordered the 1" UD. Seemed silly to pay $80 for new rings, and then more for the 30mm. If I find it insufficient after a year, I can always mount the 1" on something else, and get the 30mm rings and UD then.

 

[SEE IT LIKE A NATIVE]

I have a SRH in 454 with 9 1/2 " barrel and my favorite load is a 300 grain hornady xtp mag jhp over 30 grains of Lil Gun with Winchester Small rifle primer . great flat shooting ,hard hitting ,accurate round . It will keep everything inside your dot at 100 yards with your ultradot ! Make sure you you get the xtp mag bullets they make both ! Kevin