Handgun hunting
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I've got a Ruger Redhawk 44 magnum that I want to scope and hunt with. Had intentions of having it done for this season but that hasn't happened.
I have hunted with a Ruger super blackhawk 44 magnum, 10.5" bbl, using Hornady 240 gr XTPs. I've used iron sights to take deer from 7 - 110 yards away. Over the last three years, it has sat in a safe. I may put it back in to use soon ;o)
Kevin Snook
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That's some good shooting to got one out to 100 with open sights.
Killed mule deer with a 44 mag Super Blackhawk
Killed a 52 inch moose with a 454 Casull Freedom Arms
Shot a few Alaskan blacktails with a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag
Next on the list is a whitetail. Might try using my BFR in 45-70 for that
Killed a 52 inch moose with a 454 Casull Freedom Arms
Shot a few Alaskan blacktails with a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag
Next on the list is a whitetail. Might try using my BFR in 45-70 for that
Yes, the long shot was a miracle as a Colorado mule deer buck jumped from his bed, ran away a short distance, then turned and looked back at me while standing broadside.... I fired a shot and he just stood there wondering what was going on.... I figured the round dropped under his chest, so I aimed for the very top of his back and fired again. He flinched and then fell a few feet away. Even at that distance, the 240 grain XTP expanded and passed through his rib cage.That's some good shooting to got one out to 100 with open sights.
mountain man 71
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I hunt with a Thompson Center in 45/70 I think it has a 12" barrel.
I have a S&W .357 I've been meaning to take out deer hunting. I have some 180gr. bear loads I think would just fine on a deer up to 50 yards.
41Magnum
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Congratulations that is a nice deer. How many yards away when you shot.
41Magnum
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The rangefinder said 90 yds. He went about 35 or so and piled up. Had a good solid rest. 210gr. Nosler hp sitting on top of 21 gr. H-110. I practice at 100 yds with my revolvers. If you can put all 6 shots in an 8" circle at 100 yds consistently you're good to go with a revolver. My .02
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Only deer I've killed this year was a spike with a Glock 17 does that count 
Kevin Snook
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Kevin Snook
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You get extra points for being able to hit something with a Glock…Only deer I've killed this year was a spike with a Glock 17 does that count
Head shots at 25yds isn't really a issue with a Glock, but then again I've shot more rounds out of Glock than any other pistol brandYou get extra points for being able to hit something with a Glock…
I've put 7 rounds (686+) inside a 3" circle at 50yards with iron sights consistently. I'm thinking about scoping my Smith. But it only has a 4" barrel. Wondering if I need a longer gun. I'm more than confident in my abilities to shoot longer distances. It's my eye sight that can't see that far without a scope.
iowavf
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I have an older Taurus M44, 44 mag, 8 1/2" barrel with Burris scope. Shoot Hornady factory 240 gr hollow points and good to 100 yards which is about the longest shot I have from my blind. I carry it during shotgun and since I sold my ML, it's the gun I use for late ML season which is coming up December 18th. Shot a doe and coyote last year at 90 yards. I did make a nice block wood rest I use in the blind and added a spring kit.
41Magnum
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All my hunting handguns wear scopes, from 4x up to a 3x12 variable, for me, the cross hairs give me a more precise aiming point.
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