Handgun for deer
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09/12/19 08:36 PM
09/12/19 08:36 PM
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arcman
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Anyone on here use a hand gun for deer? If so, what do you use? Caliber and Model?
"Yeah Henry. Yeah, it's up there.. A whole valley full of prime beaver. A man could live easy the rest of his days."
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 08:39 PM
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danny clifton
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You need one you can shoot well. Like bow hunting you need to get close and shoot careful. I've killed two with a 357 model 66 revolver
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 09:09 PM
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Outlaw99
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Currently shooting a 460 smith xvr. Shot lots with a Blackhawk hunter .44 before. It’s still probably my overal favorite for white tails. I’ve also (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) quite a few with a .45 1911. Handgun hunting is a lot of fun!
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 09:10 PM
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J.Morse
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For most of the 80's I was strictly a handgun hunter. I shot numerous deer and a couple bear with my Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 magnum w/10.5 in. barrel. I usually used 240 grain soft-nose rounds, about half the time they were HP also.
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 09:15 PM
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Scuba1
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Moel83 Freedom arms in 454 Casull 300 grain Hornady XTP over a full house load of H110
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 09:28 PM
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44 mag super blackhawk and a 300 blackout AR legally the AR in 300 is pistol hunting but it carries more like a firearm. given the new 350 legend being out and the amount of ammo I saw on the shelf and the reasonable price of that ammo basically the same as 308 for price , a 350 AR would be a solid choice. if your not into ARs Remingtion has a new bolt action pistol out chambered in 223 , 300bo and 308 , give it a year I bet it is in 350 legend. https://www.remington.com/handguns/700-cpand yes that is rear threads to take a pistol brace.
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 09:43 PM
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DanlDon
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Ruger Super Redhawk. 44 mag. With 2x scope. 300gr. Hornady xtp handloads. Very accurate and have it sighted in at 100 yards. My brother has same gun and his shoots just as well.
Don Life Member OSTA, Member NTA, Life Member NRA, LCBA
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/12/19 11:31 PM
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arcman
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What about a Henry mares leg in .44 caliber? Would that be considered a handgun in hunting regulations?
"Yeah Henry. Yeah, it's up there.. A whole valley full of prime beaver. A man could live easy the rest of his days."
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/13/19 04:20 AM
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WTT03
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I've shot quite a few deer and a hog with mine. Ruger Redhawk .44 mag with 7 1/2" barrel. The first couple deer (and the hog) I shot with iron sights but since then put a red dot on it and with my aging eyes made all the difference in the world. Most of my shots are under 100 yds so it's no problem at all, puts 'em down clean. Seems like most of the time I'm using shooting sticks now which also helps a lot with shot placement which as mentioned, is key. Going to try using my S&W Mod 66 in .357 mag this year. It only has a 4 inch barrel and iron sights so I'll be limiting my shots to about 50 yds, but I'll be using the sticks.
Todd
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: arcman]
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09/13/19 06:45 AM
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krispcritter
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krispcritter
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14 inch contender in 30-30 using 125 grain hollow points. Dan Wesson .357 with 8 inch barrel.
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Re: Handgun for deer
[Re: Paul D. Heppner]
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09/13/19 06:56 AM
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traprjohn
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^^THIS, been using 1 since '83, and taken bears, deer, elk in several states with Ruger wheelguns. chose the .41 after using 1 out to 200 meters in IMHSA competition, finding it shot a shade flatter than my .44 mag. A 200 gr Speer pushed by 19 gr H110 goes clean thru elk and bears out to 100 yds always deflating both lungs. I love the stalk involved out west as well as sitting in tree stands in the east.
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