458 Win Mag

[Fish2table]

So I’m thinking about putting either a red dot or a 1.5x something on my Montana Stainless/ Synthetic 458 Win Mag. I know the scope would add more weight. Anybody have any experiences they would like to share with pros and cons for that caliber range ?
Thanks
Fish

 

[NoStepOnSnek]

I have a RMR on a 458wm Ruger No.1. The only downside from my experience with it so far is that the coating on the RMR makes it difficult to see down range in lowlight conditions. I have a Leupold 1-4 I’m about to throw on to see how I like that vs the RMR on my next range day (Wednesday). I can give a better comparison after that

 

[Mountaineer]

I have a 2.5x8 on mine. Been shooting warthogs, impala, and a red hartebeest at 250 yards.

 

[illini]

I have a rmr on my 458 win mag. I like it 50 yards and in. I shoot a scoped rifle much better at 100 off sticks.

 

[Fish2table]

Ok thanks everyone for the input. My rifle has open sights. Im leaning towards a low power scope I think so far.

 

[Andrew62]

Weight can make quite a difference when carrying a rifle for miles and miles. An RMR red dot will add about 1.2 oz plus mount to a gun, a Leupold VX1x6-24 will add 16.2 oz plus rings, for a total of an extra 15 oz. Red dots have no magnification, not as bright as a 1.4 or 1.6 scope. A number of things to consider when deciding.

 

[matt85]

Most modern guns are entirely too light for caliber! I wouldn't be concerned about weight unless the gun is going to break 12lb.

I like my Leupold 1-6x24 with the built in red dot.

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

Weaver fixed 2x (could be 2.5x) on my 458windbag, good for anything I have pointed it at
Gumpy

 

[SRvet]

Whatever scope you choose, look carefully at eye relief… 90mm is minimum and 100mm or more is much better! The red dots are fantastic in this respect

 

[Fish2table]

That’s a great point. Thank you.

 

[Fish2table]

I’m leaning towards the Trijicon Accupoint 1-8 red post. It seems like it would be good compromise between the scope and RMR.

 

[SLG]

Too much weight for me. I have a fixed 2.5 on one 458 and a variety of other scopes on another (Blaser). I do not like RDS on those guns, but that's me. I run an RDS pistol everyday and on M4's for 30 years. Just not on my bolt guns.