Question about the Redhawk and scope mount

Guns&Dobes · 02-02-2008, 12:13 PM

We have been looking at a nice used Redhawk .44 mag but we want to be able to use a scope with it and are not sure one can be mounted. Does anyone have any experience with using a scope on this particular gun, a scope that fits well and works well.

neophyte · 02-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Ma'am; look for the R mark. It has the cut in on the barrel for scope mounting.
otherwise; a little aggravating

SwedeSteve · 02-02-2008, 12:36 PM

He's right. Should have semicircular cut-outs to sccept ring bases.

Guns&Dobes · 02-02-2008, 01:07 PM

This one doesn't have the cut outs and that is why we are asking if there is a way to mount one, hubby doesn't want it unless there is a way to put one on.

Palladin8 · 02-02-2008, 01:13 PM

I think a gunsmith would have to drill and tap it.
They do make the Ruger Hunter model that is very nice. It has a full lugged barrel and the scope mounts already. They make it in the 44 mag as well as the 45lc.

neophyte · 02-02-2008, 01:35 PM

Palladin8 hit it square on the head.
ONE can be retrofitted.

Make Damm sure that the gunsmith has the ability
before he she it mess's up a good Redhawk.

Guns&Dobes · 02-02-2008, 06:10 PM

Thanks everyone, he decided not to get this one, he is going to watch for a good deal on a newer Redhawk with the scope mounts already on it.

02-02-2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	Question about the Redhawk and scope mount We have been looking at a nice used Redhawk .44 mag but we want to be able to use a scope with it and are not sure one can be mounted. Does anyone have any experience with using a scope on this particular gun, a scope that fits well and works well.

02-02-2008, 12:21 PM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,617 Blog Entries: 2	Redhawk Ma'am; look for the R mark. It has the cut in on the barrel for scope mounting. otherwise; a little aggravating __________________ Craig By the standards of most

02-02-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	He's right. Should have semicircular cut-outs to sccept ring bases. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#6
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,617 Blog Entries: 2	square Palladin8 hit it square on the head. ONE can be retrofitted. Make Damm sure that the gunsmith has the ability before he she it mess's up a good Redhawk. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

02-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	This one doesn't have the cut outs and that is why we are asking if there is a way to mount one, hubby doesn't want it unless there is a way to put one on.

02-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#5
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 405	I think a gunsmith would have to drill and tap it. They do make the Ruger Hunter model that is very nice. It has a full lugged barrel and the scope mounts already. They make it in the 44 mag as well as the 45lc.

02-02-2008, 06:10 PM	#7
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	Thanks everyone, he decided not to get this one, he is going to watch for a good deal on a newer Redhawk with the scope mounts already on it.