Pistol advice?

[143447]

Anyone hunt with a pistol? Getting ready to purchase soon so many wonderful choices everywhere anyone got a set up they like?? 😉

[King Slammin]

I use a Taurus Raging Bull in .480 Ruger. 325 gr Hornady xtp's put a hell of a hole in the deer. 1-4x scope and a solid rest and I've taken deer out to 100 yds. But where I really like it is late season when we are driving deer. Crawling through the brush with my handgun is much better than dragging my shotgun around

[signalman]

I use a encore single shot pistol in 7-08 it does a great job on deer size animal,s,and you can get any barrel configuration you can think of.

[weave]

What kind of distances do you expect to shoot?  I used a .44 mag Ruger Redhawk in cover for years.  No complaints at all with that combination.  But if I were expecting 100yd shots I'd have chosen differently.

[fisherdude]

weave brings up a good point . my self hunting out of my tree stand i use a 50 cal muzzle loader and a 44 mag encore 

[EYE SPY]

I wouldn't mind trying the new Glock 41 MOS 10mm, red dot set up. Like others have mentioned, your intended shooting distances will kind of dictate what works best for you

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[143447]

I was moving towards the .44 mag I have dies and a lever action Marlin killed many deer with it. Really like the Ruger alot all great advice alot to think about. But also like to have on to carry anytime just to plink at chipmunks and reds all year great fun. And soon the greys are in season.

[143447]

So really a small cal. And bigger size for deer

[woody 184]

I have the Encore in a .308, kicks like a Clydesdale horse, but love the gun..Woody

[weave]

44 mag killed alot of deer for me. Hit them where you are supposed to and it does the job.

For squirrels, I would want a target grade 22. Squirrels are small targets. Lots of options. Mine is a Marvel target 22 upper on a 1911 frame.

[143447]

I have the Encore in a .308, kicks like a Clydesdale horse, but love the gun..Woody

. Nice having the knock down power though and the range has to be as steady as you can hold and squeeze off..

[Absolut40]

I have a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41mag and love it. I keep my shots under 50 yards with open sights.The only drawback to a .41mag is the price of ammo.

[143447]

I have a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41mag and love it. I keep my shots under 50 yards with open sights.The only drawback to a .41mag is the price of ammo.

. How long is the barrel? I see the 7.5 and 10.5 at gallery. 50 yards is pretty good

[Absolut40]

. How long is the barrel? I see the 7.5 and 10.5 at gallery. 50 yards is pretty good

 

I have the 7.5 inch barrel.I can never blame the gun on any of my misses It shoots really good and will do it's part as long as i do mine

[Some1outhere]

I had the super red hawk with a red dot 9.5 barrel thing was a beast fun to shoot

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[Kevin J Legg]

I've taken several deer with a TC Contender, 10" barrel with with 2.5x scope in .357 maximum (no longer manufactured). It seems to perform about like a muzzle loader. Also have .22 and .223 with 10" barrels and all are very accurate (as accurate as most rifles). For longer shots you need a good rest or shooting stick. Pistols are very handy to carry and good for blinds and tree stands but it does takes a bit more time to get set up for the shot. You also need to practice to know your limits.

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[Xxx]

Anyone ever give the Judge a whirl?? I think that's going to be my next sidearm, my 40SM works sweet, but the JUDGE is BADD ASS man!!!

[King Slammin]

The judge is a badass gun. I have a Taurus auto .40 and a Taurus raging bull revolver with 8 1/2" barrel chambered in .480 Ruger. The semi is a cheap gun (it was my first pistol) but the revolver is a tank. I believe the judge shoots 45 long colt and 410. Great for protection, but probably not a top choice to hunt deer with.

[Xxx]

I saw at a big gun shop by us they make a 410 shell with a sabot 35 cal. 185gr. Hornady bullet, I use the 200gr 35 cal. In my Whelen pump,

[EsoxAC3]

I use a encore single shot pistol in 7-08 it does a great job on deer size animal,s,and you can get any barrel configuration you can think of.

Sweet round.

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[gametime]

I'm also new to pistol hunting for deer. I recently came across a redhawk .41 caliber with iron sights. My father in law gave me this pistol with a sentimental story behind it. I was able to take a doe with it a few days ago. The ease of mobility in the tree-stand was great. Low recoil, clean pass through at 40yards, good blood trail, quick expiration of the doe. I can say this, I will always bring it with me when the season allows for it. Reviewing the trajectory and confidence gained at the range for the possibility of further shots is needed. Ammo well I'm not to sure on the readily accessibility of that. I may have to lean how to hand load.

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[Sk8man]

You'll have a lot more and better control of things if you do hand load and experiment along the way. Once you have a good feel of it your confidence in your shots will increase dramatically.

[gametime]

Hand loads, Another hobby never hurts

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