Hey all! I'm looking at getting my son a red dot (or similar) scope for his Ruger .44 carbine. We're planning on doing some deer hunting trips next year to a friends property in VT, where the shots are 100 yds and under, due to the fairly thick cover. My question is:
Is there a reasonably priced (under 200$) scope and mounting system for the Ruger that can stand up to some fairly stout loads? My buddy shoots 260gr. handloads out of his .44 Carbine that have proven EXTREMELY effective, but, are downright brutal, recoil-wise. I want to make sure that, regardless of the loads my son will fire, that he has a system that will hold a zero and not loosen up and, that the scope itself can handle the recoil energy. I was just thinking about an extended eye-relief slug-gun scope, but, since the shots are well under 100 yds, I figured he would be more comfortable with something that he can acquire his target with and fire quickly. Plus, since he is your standard "Medal of Honor" and "Battlefield" Playstation gamer, I KNOW he would appreciate actually having a red-dot sight like his games do. I know, I know...its not the same, but, if he's able to focus better on his sight picture and have a good peripheral view around his target, so much the better, IMHO.
Also, for those who own a Ruger .44 carbine, what loads have you found work well for deer, as well as target/practice ammo?
I thank you guys/gals in advance for your responses!
Is there a reasonably priced (under 200$) scope and mounting system for the Ruger that can stand up to some fairly stout loads? My buddy shoots 260gr. handloads out of his .44 Carbine that have proven EXTREMELY effective, but, are downright brutal, recoil-wise. I want to make sure that, regardless of the loads my son will fire, that he has a system that will hold a zero and not loosen up and, that the scope itself can handle the recoil energy. I was just thinking about an extended eye-relief slug-gun scope, but, since the shots are well under 100 yds, I figured he would be more comfortable with something that he can acquire his target with and fire quickly. Plus, since he is your standard "Medal of Honor" and "Battlefield" Playstation gamer, I KNOW he would appreciate actually having a red-dot sight like his games do. I know, I know...its not the same, but, if he's able to focus better on his sight picture and have a good peripheral view around his target, so much the better, IMHO.
Also, for those who own a Ruger .44 carbine, what loads have you found work well for deer, as well as target/practice ammo?
I thank you guys/gals in advance for your responses!