handgun for hunting?
#2
Join Date: Aug 2006
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RE: handgun for hunting?
There's a huge list to chose from: Encore, Contender, XP100, Striker, HS Precision, Ruger, Freedom, North American, many more. Handgun hunters use cartridges from 357 Mag to 500 S&W and many handguns are chambered in traditional & wildcatrifle cartridges.
#5
Join Date: Nov 2003
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RE: handgun for hunting?
I went with a T/C Encore in .454 Casull. Bushnell Scope in a 3 ring mount. JP Howitzer brake (done by EA Brown). Shot a Russian with it so far...amn fun set up! I also have a .450 marlin barrel for it, but havent set it up yet. And I did Boyds grip and fore end.
Anywho, I say Encore!
Frankie
Anywho, I say Encore!
Frankie
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Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2003
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Posts: 920
RE: handgun for hunting?
They have been around for long time now, I have been using the T/C Contenders for many years. Taken deer, hogs and turkey with my, 22 Hornet, 223 Rem, 7-30 Waters, 30 Herret, 44 Mag, 358 JDJ,and 375 JDJ barrels. There are many handguns to choose from today for hunting.
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,618
RE: handgun for hunting?
i like my 375JDJ . tho I've not had the chance to shoot it out to 300 yd yet . at 100 its right in there. the recoil is on the suaver side and after several shots it very hard to hold still. its very hard on scopes and mounts and you learn very quickly how not to hold on to it.
very few people that i have let shot it want another try.
very few people that i have let shot it want another try.