Ruger Super Redhawk 10mm

Chris, nice score, and excellent hog medicine. I've shot beaucoup hogs in N. CA with my Smith .44's with dogs back in the 70's. That SRH will last longer than both of us, and should be badass in 10mm for that purpose. Personally I'd mount a Leupold 2X or 4X handgun scope, or possibly an optic like the Holosun. It depends on the local conditions where you'll shoot of course, and some magnification is nice if the range extends out past 75 yards where you'll hunt 'em.

Completely meaningless to this conversation, but my last scope on a revolver still is on my Smith M648 in 22WMR that I use out the truck window for grass rats and rock chucks, sometimes an unlucky coyote. It has made this 6" 22WMR effective out to 162 yards.....so far.



Not sure how old you are, but if you're into 'geezerhood', adding any kind of optic to that Ruger will really make a difference in terms of both success and enjoyment. When you get her dialed, be sure to post it up for us.

Agree with RLDD above.
We have bears and cougars, which seem to be more an issue in recent years than bears around here. I've been stalked at least twice (that I'm aware of) by cougars while out elk hunting in the black timber. Elk love those hidy-hides, so of course the cats do too. Nothing worse than getting that 'tingly' feeling in the deep woods, turn around and come face-to-face with a cat intent on having you for his next meal. Scary indeed.

So around these parts, I never, ever hit the woods or high desert without some kind of critter repellent, and the larger the bore, the better feeling of security it gives. For me, that's a .44 Mag in either rifle/carbine or revolver, as I've got multiple specimens of both on hand.

A local newspaper article not too long ago:



A friends experience bolsters the need for an adequate form of protection when cruising the timber or desert here (bogus date stamp):



So the OP, load that Ruger properly, always have it with you, and make sure your head in on a swivel.