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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 10, 2019 0:24:32 GMT -5
Since last season, I have picked up a .41 mag, a .44 mag and a 10mm. Now the practice and reloading begins. The most accurate shooter will likely be my primary carry for gun season. Anyone else planning on using a handgun for deer hunting? If you haven't done it before it is a blast!
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 10, 2019 7:04:59 GMT -5
I never know what I’m going to take till the last minute!
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Post by parson on Jul 10, 2019 8:41:31 GMT -5
I usually carry a S&W .357. Haven't got that up-close opportunity with it yet. However, I used to hunt with a .44 mag, and had success with it- I also have it to thank for a never-ending high pitched ringing in my left ear!
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Post by scrub-buster on Jul 10, 2019 9:24:03 GMT -5
I plan on taking my 44 mag. out a few times this season. I've killed a few deer with it but it's been a few years since I've hunted with it.  |
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Post by darinfry on Jul 10, 2019 10:56:21 GMT -5
Not specifically but will probably take the ruger 44 mag just in case  |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 10, 2019 19:55:13 GMT -5
When I buy one I plan on only hunting with a pistol
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 11, 2019 0:10:21 GMT -5
I never know what I’m going to take till the last minute! That is part of the fun though, right Dave?  |
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 11, 2019 0:11:32 GMT -5
I usually carry a S&W .357. Haven't got that up-close opportunity with it yet. However, I used to hunt with a .44 mag, and had success with it- I also have it to thank for a never-ending high pitched ringing in my left ear! I had a similar experience with a ported .41 mag years ago. I will be trying out some electronic earmuffs this season. So far, so good with the testing that I have done with them. |
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 11, 2019 0:13:03 GMT -5
I plan on taking my 44 mag. out a few times this season. I've killed a few deer with it but it's been a few years since I've hunted with it. Nice gun there! |
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 11, 2019 0:13:25 GMT -5
Not specifically but will probably take the ruger 44 mag just in case Beauty! |
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Post by darinfry on Jul 11, 2019 0:19:00 GMT -5
Not specifically but will probably take the ruger 44 mag just in case Beauty! Thanks. It's a beast and a tack driver |
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Post by esshup on Jul 11, 2019 8:10:07 GMT -5
Now that's a thought. I do have a Taurus Raging Bull chambered in .480 Ruger............
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Post by parson on Jul 11, 2019 12:29:28 GMT -5
I usually carry a S&W .357. Haven't got that up-close opportunity with it yet. However, I used to hunt with a .44 mag, and had success with it- I also have it to thank for a never-ending high pitched ringing in my left ear! I had a similar experience with a ported .41 mag years ago. I will be trying out some electronic earmuffs this season. So far, so good with the testing that I have done with them. I've thought about those, but haven't tried any as of yet. I do want to protect the hearing that I still have. |
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Post by HighCotton on Jul 12, 2019 21:25:48 GMT -5
The first deer I took with a handgun was years ago, my Super Redhawk .44 Mag. 9.5”. Brl!
From then I’ve taken deer with my GP 100 in .357, my Vaquero in 45 Colt and my Glock 23 in .40 S&W!
Not sure what this year will be. Thinking I’ll carry the Vaquero or Glock with handloads depending on my mood for the weapon of choice!
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 13, 2019 0:59:12 GMT -5
The first deer I took with a handgun was years ago, my Super Redhawk .44 Mag. 9.5”. Brl! From then I’ve taken deer with my GP 100 in .357, my Vaquero in 45 Colt and my Glock 23 in .40 S&W! Not sure what this year will be. Thinking I’ll carry the Vaquero or Glock with handloads depending on my mood for the weapon of choice! I am super curious to hear how the Glock 23 performed. I bought an M&P 2.0 4" in 40 a few months ago for deer because I got it at a crazy low price. I picked up the Glock 20 since then, so I will probably start there, but it is another option. Curious to hear your experience and load too, if you remember. |
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Post by HighCotton on Jul 13, 2019 7:19:00 GMT -5
The first deer I took with a handgun was years ago, my Super Redhawk .44 Mag. 9.5”. Brl! From then I’ve taken deer with my GP 100 in .357, my Vaquero in 45 Colt and my Glock 23 in .40 S&W! Not sure what this year will be. Thinking I’ll carry the Vaquero or Glock with handloads depending on my mood for the weapon of choice! I am super curious to hear how the Glock 23 performed. I bought an M&P 2.0 4" in 40 a few months ago for deer because I got it at a crazy low price. I picked up the Glock 20 since then, so I will probably start there, but it is another option. Curious to hear your experience and load too, if you remember. My last load for the 45 Colt was a 250 gr LRN over 7.7 gr of Unique! For the Glock 23 (Gen4), in .40 S&W, my load is a Rainier 180 gr HPFB over 4.3 gr of Titegroup with an OAL of 1.125. Pushes out in the upper 800 fps. I use a Lee factory crimp on both. I doubt I'll change anything on the 45 Colt. I'm still playing with the .40 S&W. My old buddy jack ryan is teaching me how to cast bullets so we are going to be changing a few things here in the future. My biggest decision in determining what route I go is this: I'm definitely more accurate with the Vaquero and it surely has more knock down power for deer! But, I like carrying the Glock 23 and would like to dial it in and practice a bit more with it! OTFG! (Onward through the fog)!!! |
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Post by bullseye69 on Jul 24, 2019 17:19:38 GMT -5
Since last season, I have picked up a .41 mag, a .44 mag and a 10mm. Now the practice and reloading begins. The most accurate shooter will likely be my primary carry for gun season. Anyone else planning on using a handgun for deer hunting? If you haven't done it before it is a blast! I ,95%of the time, have mine with me for 50yard or closer shots. Have not had a chance to let the 500 bark at one yet but really hoping to. I used a TC with a 14" barrel in 7-30 waters. Smashing great deer gun. Used to be my primary deer gun. Longest shot was 150 yards. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Jul 24, 2019 17:24:31 GMT -5
I plan on taking my 44 mag. out a few times this season. I've killed a few deer with it but it's been a few years since I've hunted with it. I had the same one but traded it then later got a new one after I missed it. Got a SS one now. |
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Post by jbird on Jul 25, 2019 11:44:33 GMT -5
On my deer hunting bucket list.... Just need to find me a hand cannon....and a really dumb deer to come close enough!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 13:26:03 GMT -5
On my deer hunting bucket list.... Just need to find me a hand cannon....and a really dumb deer to come close enough! A friend of mine has a nice 357,extended with scope and he shoots a quarter at 100 yards. More than enough range. |
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