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brownchristian · 01-31-2023, 08:12 AM

I am going on a Lion hunt at the end of this year and want to take my 460 S&W. Currently have a Leupold mounted but the guide told me we will be shooting at 50 yards.

Initially was thinking to change to open sites but then considered a Red Dot.

What Red Dot would you suggest? I own a Sig Romeo but I have also been considering a Trijicon RMR 2.

Randy M · 01-31-2023, 08:59 AM

The Trijicon RMR type 2 in 1MOA would be your best bet for a reflex style RDS. If tubular, it's hard to beat an ultradot. Good luck on your hunt!

Also, I don't know anything about the Sig Romeo, but with the 460 caliber I'd be concerned with it holding up. The Trijicon and Ultradot for sure would. I own both and have had both on 460s and they hold up well.

Lastly, if you want a good 'budget' option, the Vortex Venom 3MOA is a great choice. I own several and all perform and hold up well. It also has a top-load battery compartment which is nice, compared to the Trijicon which is a bottom load. Not a huge deal since batteries last a long time, but still a pain in that with the Trijicon you have to remove the RDS from your gun in order to change the battery.

Good luck!

Leverhunter · 01-31-2023, 08:59 AM

I have had a TRS 25 on a Super Blackhawk Hunter for several years and have been happy with it. It doesn't get a lot of use, couple boxes of target loads early fall and a few hunting rounds but has held up fine so far.

Budman68 · 01-31-2023, 01:26 PM

Whatever you pick, make sure you have a spare. I had TC contender in 309JDJ that ate scopes. I mean like 5 of them. 3 Burris and 2 Leupolds. Saying that Trijicon RMR might be the best option.

LeverBow · 01-31-2023, 01:37 PM

I have a Trijicon SRO and love it. Sight picture is larger than an RMR, but the RMR is a tougher sight. I also have a few holosuns that have held up well, but none of those are on a 460 S&W.

Leverhunter · 02-01-2023, 11:09 AM

460 definitely going to test whatever you put on it.

Mike D · 02-01-2023, 12:40 PM

I wouldn’t put any electronic dot sight on a 460. I would get one of the dual source Trijicon RMR sights.

No electronics to break.

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TxMedic · 02-01-2023, 12:43 PM

I’m super happy with the Holosun X2 series on my Staccato.

andre3k · 02-01-2023, 03:02 PM

My holosuns have been holding up great. I prefer it over my rmr's. Whatever you do, purchase two and keep one as a backup if the first goes down.

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cwill · 02-01-2023, 04:31 PM

Buddy of mine had a 460 with a little zeiss red dot on it. I think they called it the z-point. It held up great to full house 460xvr rounds and we killed the heck out of some hogs with it!

chrigging · 02-02-2023, 11:26 AM

I have a Trijicon RMR on my .460 and it holds up great.

brownchristian · 02-02-2023, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrigging

I have a Trijicon RMR on my .460 and it holds up great.

What size dot?

chrigging · 02-03-2023, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownchristian

what size dot?

1 moa

tward1604 · 02-03-2023, 02:00 PM

I've shot M2's with the RMR on them without issue. I think you'll be set with the RMR on the 460.

01-31-2023, 08:12 AM	#1
brownchristian Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Hunt In: Freer	Best Red Dot for Pistol Hunting I am going on a Lion hunt at the end of this year and want to take my 460 S&W. Currently have a Leupold mounted but the guide told me we will be shooting at 50 yards. Initially was thinking to change to open sites but then considered a Red Dot. What Red Dot would you suggest? I own a Sig Romeo but I have also been considering a Trijicon RMR 2.

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01-31-2023, 08:59 AM	#2
Randy M Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels	The Trijicon RMR type 2 in 1MOA would be your best bet for a reflex style RDS. If tubular, it's hard to beat an ultradot. Good luck on your hunt! Also, I don't know anything about the Sig Romeo, but with the 460 caliber I'd be concerned with it holding up. The Trijicon and Ultradot for sure would. I own both and have had both on 460s and they hold up well. Lastly, if you want a good 'budget' option, the Vortex Venom 3MOA is a great choice. I own several and all perform and hold up well. It also has a top-load battery compartment which is nice, compared to the Trijicon which is a bottom load. Not a huge deal since batteries last a long time, but still a pain in that with the Trijicon you have to remove the RDS from your gun in order to change the battery. Good luck!

01-31-2023, 08:59 AM	#3
Leverhunter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016	I have had a TRS 25 on a Super Blackhawk Hunter for several years and have been happy with it. It doesn't get a lot of use, couple boxes of target loads early fall and a few hunting rounds but has held up fine so far.

01-31-2023, 01:26 PM	#4
Budman68 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Blanco, TX Hunt In: Draw Hunts	Whatever you pick, make sure you have a spare. I had TC contender in 309JDJ that ate scopes. I mean like 5 of them. 3 Burris and 2 Leupolds. Saying that Trijicon RMR might be the best option.

01-31-2023, 01:37 PM	#5
LeverBow Six Point Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Sonora	I have a Trijicon SRO and love it. Sight picture is larger than an RMR, but the RMR is a tougher sight. I also have a few holosuns that have held up well, but none of those are on a 460 S&W.

02-01-2023, 11:09 AM	#6
Leverhunter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016	460 definitely going to test whatever you put on it.

02-01-2023, 12:40 PM	#7
Mike D Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Haskell County, TX	I wouldn’t put any electronic dot sight on a 460. I would get one of the dual source Trijicon RMR sights. No electronics to break. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-01-2023, 12:43 PM	#8
TxMedic Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgetown Hunt In: Kimble County	I’m super happy with the Holosun X2 series on my Staccato.

02-01-2023, 03:02 PM	#9
andre3k Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Spring Hunt In: Burkeville	My holosuns have been holding up great. I prefer it over my rmr's. Whatever you do, purchase two and keep one as a backup if the first goes down. Sent from my SM-X200 using Tapatalk

02-01-2023, 04:31 PM	#10
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Buddy of mine had a 460 with a little zeiss red dot on it. I think they called it the z-point. It held up great to full house 460xvr rounds and we killed the heck out of some hogs with it!

02-02-2023, 11:26 AM	#11
chrigging Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Deer Park Hunt In: Edwards Co	I have a Trijicon RMR on my .460 and it holds up great.

02-03-2023, 02:00 PM	#14
tward1604 Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Worth, TX Hunt In: wherever I can	I've shot M2's with the RMR on them without issue. I think you'll be set with the RMR on the 460.