I have used the Bushnell pistol scopes, but always .22s or 32 Mags. I've heard they don't hold up well on hard kickers. They have a lifetime warranty but that doesn't help if the reticle moves on the first day of a moose hunt! Of course Bushnell elite's are supposed to be the old Bosch & lomb which Bushnell changed the names on. So who knows anymore. I've had a Bosch & Lomb on a Freedom Arms 83 in .44 mag forever! I have several big bore pistols with leupolds or burris or nikons and never had a moments problems with any. I think a little extra spent on the scope will be well worth it in the long run. Enjoy that gun.