I'm pondering an obnoxious handgun, something that'll take a deer out to 100 yds. Who has experience or recommendations? Please vote in the poll also.
I see no poll but I had a ruger 454 casull 9.5 inch barrel a few years back and took a few deer with it. Had it sighted in @ 100 yds, was too much for me not having a muzzle break, I shot more 45 lc through it than 454 rounds so I sold and picked up a used S&W 460XVR with 8 3/8 inch barrel but have not taken the time to use it much or sight it in yet. Beauty is I can shoot my 45 lc 454 casull and 460 rounds through it.
Hog leg S/A .44 Rem would be my handgun huckleberry. I still want a .500 levergun in the worst way. And one with a zippy twist to handle the 750's I'd never buy.
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I've posted this before without comment. I'd like to believe it was only read by tools with scant interest:
In '05 I read an article in SOF about a phenomena called "trumpeting". It's caused by numerous firings of a shorter cased round in a long chamber ie; .38/.357 etc. The chamber eventually erodes in front of the shorter case to the point of facilitating extreme mouth expansion on a full size case. This makes ejection a bitch and may further result in incontinence.
Hog leg S/A .44 Rem would be my handgun huckleberry. I still want a .500 levergun in the worst way. And one with a zippy twist to handle the 750's I'd never buy.
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I've posted this before without comment. I'd like to believe it was only read by tools with scant interest:
In '05 I read an article in SOF about a phenomena called "trumpeting". It's caused by numerous firings of a shorter cased round in a long chamber ie; .38/.357 etc. The chamber eventually erodes in front of the shorter case to the point of facilitating extreme mouth expansion on a full size case. This makes ejection a bitch and may further result in incontinence.
BedWetter, no positive shooting habits can be gained by the above. A nickel plated 29 and factory Rem 240's @ 10ish still contributes to my considerable pistol "yips". The 50 DE is tolerable due to weight and gas operation.
I definitely don't practice with it. If something wants to taste me it's going to make them regret it. I have only shot one deer with that load. A small 3X3. Don't remember the distance, but do remember it was beyond 100 yards. In the right ham and out the left front shoulder. He didn't make more than ten paces.That might cause another Roswell. Don't eff around.
It was a bolt action no idea what make or model but it was a 308 . This was at a match in Canada, They shoot creedmore position something like this .
It felt awkward but you can get a good hold . I brought home the wood.
if you thought the guys that visit the Casselton range were retards, wait'l you visit Canada where their gun rights are restricted. This is what happens. You've been warned.
It was a bolt action no idea what make or model but it was a 308
Most likely a re-barreled Rem XP-100.
Why are Canadian trophies made of wood?