Whitetail hunting revolver
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44 mag with 6 inch barrel, if those are the choices. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Go with the .44 mag and a longer barrel. Scoping or not depends upon how you plan to hunt. Busting the brush will likely give you quick, running shots at deer – thus a scope would be a bad choice. Stand hunting lends itself to standing/walking shots at deer – a scope’s a great idea then. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I bagged my first handgun whitetail last year. Anyone can go to a Wal-mart buy a long gun and get a deer. Give that same person a pistol and they will come home empty handed. The thrill of collecting a deer with a handgun far surpasses anything I have ever experienced with a rifle. It takes more dedication but it is more than worth it. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Jerry I was the same way as yourself about twenty years ago. I picked up a S&W 29 in a 4" and have been knocking them down every year since. I have also given up rifle hunting almost completely and only hunt with handguns and most are T/Cs and Encores. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I know lots of people who bought long guns and didn’t get a deer. Is buying it at Wal-Mart the key? What is different about their guns? Do they smear something on them that attracts deer? Will it stay on when you clean it? Please let us know. This could be the greatest thing since gunpowder. — Al "Those who would trade their freedom for security, will have neither", Benjamin Franklin. >I bagged my first handgun whitetail last year. Anyone can go to a Wal-mart buy >a long gun and get a deer. Give that same person a pistol and they will come >home empty handed. The thrill of collecting a deer with a handgun far surpasses >anything I have ever experienced with a rifle. It takes more dedication but it >is more than worth it. >Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> With the approach of fall, I’m thinking about trying whitetail deer > hunting with a revolver. I’ve hunted for decades with a rifle, but I > think I’d enjoy the challenge of handgun hunting more. > In my area, 357’s and 44 Magnum’s used seem pretty abundant. I see both > 4" and 6" barrels; some are scoped and some are not. > I would appreciate advice from those more experienced in this aspect of > the sport. > Where do I start? > Thanks in advance. > Jerry.
I have hunted with a Ruger Super Black Hawk. Stainless steel, 44 magnum, 8 inch barrel, open sites as well as the same with a 6 inch barrel. I prefer the 8 inch. For me, better accuracy and better balance. Regardless of what you choose, make sure it has a good frame and feels balanced in your hands. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I have successfully used a 6 inch S&W 25-5 in .45 Colt, iron sights, on deer and hog here in North Fla. This gun, .357 and .44 or .41 mags all will do the job within the limits of the cartridges power and range. Even more than with a rifle, getting within range and placement of the shot is paramount. Sam in Gainesville, Fl > With the approach of fall, I’m thinking about trying whitetail deer > hunting with a revolver. I’ve hunted for decades with a rifle, but I > think I’d enjoy the challenge of handgun hunting more. > In my area, 357’s and 44 Magnum’s used seem pretty abundant. I see both > 4" and 6" barrels; some are scoped and some are not.
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Quick "running" shots would be highly advised AGAINST with a handgun. Only a small percentage of hunters can consistently place bullets in the boilerroom on running deer with a long gun. A handgun would be a gamble at best, save a VERY small percentage of extremely proficient individuals. I shoot a Redhawk .44Mag and it is more than enough for any whitetail that roams the face… Short range weapon though. Myself I’m not proficient over 35-40 yards with open sights. Hopeful to mount a quality scope one of these days… TR > you plan to hunt. Busting the brush will likely give you quick, running > shots at deer – thus a scope would be a bad choice. Stand hunting lends
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REast52: WELL SAID. A handgun puts the "hunt" back into hunting. Mine are 44 magnums. Minimum length 7 1/2 " My 454 Casull has a 6" barrel. With either, you’ll never feel undergunned. Later. >I bagged my first handgun whitetail last year. Anyone can go to a Wal-mart buy >a long gun and get a deer. Give that same person a pistol and they will come >home empty handed. The thrill of collecting a deer with a handgun far surpasses >anything I have ever experienced with a rifle. It takes more dedication but it >is more than worth it. >Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> With the approach of fall, I’m thinking about trying whitetail deer > hunting with a revolver. I’ve hunted for decades with a rifle, but I > think I’d enjoy the challenge of handgun hunting more. > In my area, 357’s and 44 Magnum’s used seem pretty abundant. I see both > 4" and 6" barrels; some are scoped and some are not. > I would appreciate advice from those more experienced in this aspect of > the sport. > Where do I start?
Whatever you choose, choose it quickly and get to the range. Depending on your current skill level with a handgun, you may find you need more practice than time allows… As for tool strategy…give some consideration to the T/C Contender. You could get both a 10 inch .22 lr and a 10 inch .357 or .44 magnum, then learn to hit with the .22 before attaching the magnum barrel to the gun. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Give bowhunting a whirl! :-) Even Better! > home empty handed. The thrill of collecting a deer with a handgun far surpasses > anything I have ever experienced with a rifle. It takes more dedication but it > is more than worth it.
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;>Give bowhunting a whirl! :-) Even Better! ;> Amen to that! Rod C The means is greater than the end, and every good hunter knows this. * remove .nospam from reply address to email. * Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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With the approach of fall, I’m thinking about trying whitetail deer hunting with a revolver. I’ve hunted for decades with a rifle, but I think I’d enjoy the challenge of handgun hunting more. In my area, 357’s and 44 Magnum’s used seem pretty abundant. I see both 4" and 6" barrels; some are scoped and some are not. I would appreciate advice from those more experienced in this aspect of the sport. Where do I start? Thanks in advance. Jerry. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
