wyote
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Post by wyote on Aug 17, 2005 9:21:29 GMT -5
Anyone hunt with handguns?
What game have you taken?
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wheelgun
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Post by wheelgun on Aug 17, 2005 9:34:25 GMT -5
I started hunting with handguns about 8 years ago.I have taken whitetail (6),muledeer(2)coyote(?)varmints .I am still trying to get my first hog I came close last year but no cigar.
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Post by vangunsmith on Aug 17, 2005 16:55:50 GMT -5
I first shot a deer with my handgun in 1964. I haven,t reall y hunted with it all that much until some yrs ago. I have killed 4 deer,3 wild hogs and a multitude of rabbits. I use the orginal iron sights(no scopes for me).Its a S&W Model 27-2 357 Mag. I load,either 125 gr Hornady XTP or 158 gr hornady XTP. My smith has a 8 3/8" barrel and shoots like a little rifle. It has the factory target hammer and trigger. So let the games begin. vangunsmith
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wyote
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Post by wyote on Aug 18, 2005 8:49:34 GMT -5
I started hunting with handguns about 8 years ago.I have taken whitetail (6),muledeer(2)coyote(?)varmints .I am still trying to get my first hog I came close last year but no cigar. What do you hunt with, revolvers, SS's? What calibers?
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Post by pheasanthunter on Aug 18, 2005 10:14:33 GMT -5
Two weeks from today... Black bear...S&W .500 wish me luck I have bagged whitetail with my .44mag.
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Post by Rich on Aug 18, 2005 10:35:11 GMT -5
Pheasanthunter,
You must be one tough dude. I couldn't even lift the 500 much less shoot it. Good luck on your bear hunt.
Rich
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Post by pheasanthunter on Aug 18, 2005 10:51:20 GMT -5
The weight and compensator of the .500 actually makes it shoot better than my .44mag. I had both out night before last and the .500 is a tamer shot than the 44. Yes the .500 is a powerful load but it is just awesome.
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wyote
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Post by wyote on Aug 19, 2005 8:52:13 GMT -5
Good Luck on you bear hunt Pheasanthunter!
I've been hunting with handguns exclusively since '85. I've taken deer (mulie and whitetail) antelope, bears, elk, and a moose with my handguns
I used lots of different guns but I've settled on the Savage Striker in 260, a couple of Ruger 45 colts (blackhawk and bisley) and a Freedom arms 454.
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Post by pheasanthunter on Aug 19, 2005 10:40:42 GMT -5
Thanks... If you don't mind me asking what have you used for slugs during bear hunting?... JHP or JSP??
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wyote
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Post by wyote on Aug 19, 2005 11:16:49 GMT -5
I cast all my bullets. For bears I've used 255 gr FN Lee bullet, 280 gr WTN LBT, and 335 gr LFN LBT in my 45 colts.
Last year I bought a 300 gr Mountain Mold which has a med meplat nose, and gas checked. Maybe this fall I'll get to try that one out on a bear.
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Post by Win Mag on Aug 19, 2005 15:45:00 GMT -5
Back in 1991 IL had it's first deer handgun season(doe only) and drop a fat ole doe at 40yds with a 44 mag .Thats about the only game i've hunted with it though.
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Post by texasbass1 on Aug 20, 2005 17:11:38 GMT -5
I use a Ruger Redhawk 44 mag with 240 gr Keith style SWC. I have taken 2 mule deer and 1 whitetail with it.
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Post by wheelgun on Aug 22, 2005 11:00:52 GMT -5
Wyote, I have 5 wheelguns,S&W 686 ,357 mag,3 rugers in 44 mag,1 ruger in 454 casull.I have to admit I hunt with my Contenders most of the time I have barrels from 22 hornet to 45-70.I have taken game with the 44 Rugers and 357 smith.I have taken game with the 7-30 waters,35 rem,375 win,357 herrett,44 mag,223 rem,22 hornet in the contender.
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Post by levergun on Aug 29, 2005 15:30:32 GMT -5
I shoot varmints with mine.
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Post by smokepolehall on Aug 29, 2005 16:54:36 GMT -5
I don't concider myself a handgunner. I have a semi auto .22 pistol that i have taken about 30 cat squirrels and maybe 1 dz. rabbits with over the years.
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