I'm new here myself.
I've got a Bushnell Trophy XLT on my .44. 2x6, didn't get it for the variable but it gives me great field of view. I've had it on for about 3 years with Zero issues.

 

I have had 2x Leupold EER pistol scope on my 7.5" 44 SRH since I bought it in 1989. Its been excellent. I take it on and off, depending on my mood, and it has always held zero.

 

scope or red dot ? .... we decided to go with an Aimpoint on our Redhawk 44mag .... recoil was a concern and Aimpoint handles it well .... it is lighter and much more compact than most traditional scopes .... we find that to be a major positive when used out in the field .... if you want a variable power option, the Micro H1 isn't for you

 

I got a real nice SS US made Weaver years ago. Think it was a 2.5x, cant remember. Anyway, I have a 7.5" barrel. I just could not get into the scope.
Maybe a rail and a Bushnell TRS-25, or if ya like spending money an Aimpoint Micro. Also theres the Burris Fast Fire that you can get a Ruger mount adapter for. Although I havent tried it myself, its gotta be better, easier, and more natural, since it lacks magnification. Also, allows for good vision.

 

here is a link for a WEIG-A-TINNY® style rail for a super Redhawk .... having one available expands the field of scopes and scope mounts you have to pick from

 

Have Super Redhawk in Ruger .480 and went through the same dilemma several years ago about what to put on it. Immediately eliminated Red Dot due to magnification limitation and most of all batteries so came down either fixed or variable EER scope. With handguns its a challenge just to get a good shot as well as the ballistics limitations for shots the further out you go so didn't think a variable would be of any benefit. Also the higher the power magnification the more amplified the weaving and bobbing on trying to keep a good sight picture. A fixed 2x gives adequate magnification for anything out to 75 yds which is my self imposed range limitation. Therefore went with Leopold fixed 2x due to their reputation for withstanding heavy recoil and lifetime warranty. Hope this helps in your quest.

 

Im thinking of putting a scope on my SRH also and im leaning towards the burris2x20mm

 

I've got a SRH 9 1/2 inch in 44 mag that I put a Nikon 2 1/2 to 8 scope on. I've only shot it standing so I find I like the 2 1/2 setting. I guess I'm saying a fixed scope is probably the way to go with a revolver. I like the Ruger scope rings a lot. Wish some of the hogs that used to tear up my property would come back before I get too much older to shoot the thing.

 

I put a Weaver 4x fixed power scope on my SRH, works without issue. Shooting out to125-135 yds. with handloads. Good luck and Happy Shootin'.

 

I'd go with the Leupold EER, they're not too expensive on EBay lightly used. I had one on my 9.5" SRH .44 until I sold the whole rig to fund an Alaskan. Very high quality.

I'd either go with a high quality US made optic, or at least a good Japanese manufacture. I don't buy Chinese made optics any more, not worth the hassle and they don't hold up.

 

Some good suggestions. I found a BSA for $80.00. Gonna try it out. I saw a lot of good reviews including one guy who put it on a .460 S&W Mag with no issues. I think that's a good sign it can handle the .454 Casull. I figure for that price, if something goes wrong it wouldn't be a big loss. I have read a lot of good reviews about Leupold but don't have enough $$$ right now. But the BSA will eventually get replaced with something nicer. In the meantime, it'll get me used to a scope and also help me learn what I like and don't like for when I upgrade.

 

Let us know how it works for you

 

Will do! I just sent it in for warranty work on the finish. Ruger was very good about it, as I expected. Their reputation for customer service has been good with me, and from others I've heard from.