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07 March 2009, 17:40
alex4922
Which optic for .460
A friend of mine recently bought a .460 as an insurance policy while fishing in bear country. He has an issue with his master eye due to a previous viral infection. He had asked my advise for picking an optic of some sort to help him sight better.

My initial response was that a red dot of some sort would be best. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Alex


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07 March 2009, 17:43
Redhawk1
Ultra-dot. But for bear protection, I would go with open sights. JMHO.


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07 March 2009, 19:43
Whitworth
I agree with Redhawk. Up close and personal emergency work would be best served with open sights. A red dot would be great if it is a hunting rig.......



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07 March 2009, 19:55
Grumulkin
Actually, if a bear was close enough to be an imminent threat, you probably wouldn't need any sights at all.
07 March 2009, 20:22
alex4922
Yeah, that was also my thought. They say that by the time you realize you have a problem its almost too late. Probably clutter up the draw and make it tough to tote too.

Thanks, Alex


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07 March 2009, 20:28
nordrseta
The XS Sights Big Dot Express Sight setup is worth considering http://www.xssights.com/store/handgun.html
07 March 2009, 20:30
Whitworth
quote:
Originally posted by alex4922:
Yeah, that was also my thought. They say that by the time you realize you have a problem its almost too late. Probably clutter up the draw and make it tough to tote too.

Thanks, Alex


Yup, but that .460 isn't a svelte holster gun either. What length is the barrel?



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08 March 2009, 11:20
odoh
A couple months back, a fella came into the shop asking for a laser type sight for the same scenerio to use w/his Alaskan.

It made me wonder just how quickly one can pickup the smallish spot of red light on an incoming angry 400lb ball of fur?
09 March 2009, 00:06
bfrshooter
quote:
It made me wonder just how quickly one can pickup the smallish spot of red light on an incoming angry 400lb ball of fur?

You will not see a red laser spot in the daytime until the bear has hold of you! dancing
11 March 2009, 03:00
DEC
quote:
Originally posted by bfrshooter:
quote:
It made me wonder just how quickly one can pickup the smallish spot of red light on an incoming angry 400lb ball of fur?

You will not see a red laser spot in the daytime until the bear has hold of you! dancing


And the red you see may just be in his eyes Eeker
11 March 2009, 07:39
alex4922
I should have asked the barrel length Whit. He mostly favors 6-7 1/2 inch lengths on handguns. I'll ask

Thanks Alex


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