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riverratt

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I've been doing some research and can't decided on what I need.

Several years ago I had an eye injury that makes using iron sights challenging to say the least. Before, I was able to hit a can 5 out of 6 times at 80 yards with my SBH in .44 mag, now I'm lucky to hit a milk jug at 50.

I purchased a burris handgun scope and put it on. Off of a sand bag I can shoot this setup very well, but off hand I guess it adds to much forward weight and I can't hold it steady.

What I'm looking for is a good sight for hunting, red dot or reflex, no magnification necessary. I think I have narrowed it down to a burris fast fire III or an ultradot. I can't seem to find an ultradot anywhere to look through and I'm worried about not being able to see the target in low light conditions, all the red dots that I've seen has been like looking through a tinted window.

The fast fire III seems to be okay but I really don't like the small "window" on it and it seems like they have issues holding up over time.

So I figured I'll ask those that have been there and done that, what did you choose and why?
 
...all the red dots that I've seen has been like looking through a tinted window.
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Assuming you're talking about a scope with no (or low) magnification and that you have two working eyes, you don't actually need to see through a red dot scope to hit things with it.

Leave both eyes open and look at the target. Now bring the scope up in front of your dominant eye. You'll see the red dot/reticle superimposed on the target even if you can't see anything at all through the scope. This is called the Bindon Aiming Concept.
 
Leave both eyes open and look at the target. Now bring the scope up in front of your dominant eye. You'll see the red dot/reticle superimposed on the target even if you can't see anything at all through the scope.
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Gotcha, thanks. Yup, I was trying to use them like a "regular" rifle scope. I'll try that next time I'm out.
 
I use a Fastfire on a suppressed Ruger 22/45. Granted nowhere near the recoil you will have, so i cant speak to durability. But for fast shooting its GREAT.

Both eyes open...look at the tgt... Superimpose the dot and press the trigger.

Im going to use it for some heavy sagebrush rabbits. I expect good results.
 
You do not mention whether the Super Blackhawk is a hunter model with the scope mounted on the barrel in the Ruger's rib. If it is, you may want to investigate having the frame drilled and tapped for conventional mounts and moving that weight aft. I have not messed with any Rugers so equipped, but sure do approve of the handling of a friend's S&W Model 29 when compared to my scoped Redhawk Hunter (Leupold M8 2x.)
 
I can't seem to find an ultradot anywhere to look through and I'm worried about not being able to see the target in low light conditions, all the red dots that I've seen has been like looking through a tinted window.
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The UltraDot is clear, without any tinting, although they do come with a polarizing filter if you wish to put it on. I had a Millet and it was useless in low light due to the tint. I can shoot by moonlight with an UD on the lowest intensity setting.
 
The ultradots are very popular. They are easier to use than a regular scope on a handgun.

I still prefer a rest. Have a 2x Leupold on my SRH in 480 and the Ultradot on my BFR in 475/480. I use a monopod hunting. Tried other types and it seemed to work best and easiest to carry.
 
And the Ultra Dots are TOUGH!!! Here is one of mine on HellBoy.. It is a 4"500s&w with the ports replaced with a solid comp.. It moves a 450gr hardcast at over 1400fps in 3" of rifled barrel and it will get a 300gr FXT to 1900fps. If this won't break the UD..not much will:D

I really suggest going with the UD30mm.

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