I'v got an S&W 460 xvr revolver, and i want to bye me a scope for fun and hunting.
Have looked at Leupold 2x and Nikon Monarch 2x.
Witch one is the best choise?
Will the Nikon scope handle the recoil from this cal.? I now that the Leupold will.
Was thinking of Warne scope mount base and rings.

God dag Tomsky,

I had a Bushnell Trophy scope on my Encore 460 S&W Magnum and it didn't last long. I don't know about Nikon. The 2X Leupold scope I'm currently using is working fine still; I'd go with the Leupold since they don't have as many excuses when it comes to warranty service.

A couple of other pieces of advice; mount the scope so the front part of the adjustment turret abuts the forward ring and, if possible, use at least a 3 ring system to mount the scope. Also be sure to Loctite the screws that hold the base on.

Thanks.
Will follow this advice on mounting the scope.

I am using a Bushnell 2x6X32 on my 460 Mag, holding up real good, over 500 rounds fired.

I just sold a leupold vx3 2.5x8 that I took off my 460xvr. I prefer it without the scope.. that gun is heavy enough, but I am using it for hunting.


Ive got a brand new Weigand base mount and warne rings that Ill sell to ya for 70 shipped if ya want them.. the base mount is awesome, really high quality.
http://www.jackweigand.com/sswhpmnts.html

Contact JD Jones at http://www.sskindustries.com he has bases and rings that are called Tough Son of a B****h that will hold up to heavy recoiling handguns Thompson Center also sells them .

I have a Aimpoint 9000sc 2x 2moa on mine with a warne base and quick release rings that is working out really well so far. But, as a previous poster stated as well, I prefer the .460 with open sights which makes the warne base a good choice for my needs.

Over 100 yard groundhogs hate my Aimpoint

Would prefer a base which let me use the open sights

I had a Leu M8-2x E.E.R. mounted on my FA .454 Casull. It gave me no trouble what-so-ever and not once did it change POI through a couple of thousand shots. Having said that, I did feel a bit limited during the first and last minutes of legal hunting light and at ranges beyond 75 yds. I recently replaced it with a Leu VX-III 2.5-8x32. This scope is much brighter and I feel it is more in line with the firearm's capabilities. Not to mention, being my only hunting firearm, the addition of a more powerful variable scope increased its versatility somewhat. It did however, negatively affect the overall balance of the gun, which will take some getting use to.