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FORTVEGAS

August 18, 2013, 03:22:46 pm
Any handgun hunters out there? I just bought a .44mag, any tips for a newb??

95_alum

August 18, 2013, 11:02:37 pm #1
 

devildoghawg

August 18, 2013, 11:39:19 pm #2
Quote from: FORTVEGAS on August 18, 2013, 03:22:46 pm
Any handgun hunters out there? I just bought a .44mag, any tips for a newb??

Practice, A LOT. 
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kodiakisland

August 18, 2013, 11:44:39 pm #3
Yep. Lots of practice.  Better yet, get a 22lr in a similar size pistol and do a whole lot of practice.  I love hunting with me ruger bisley 45 colt.  I used to be pretty good out to 75 yards but don't shoot it near as much anymore.  Limit my shots to 50 yards now.
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FORTVEGAS

August 19, 2013, 11:06:29 am #4
The scope is a Burris 4X

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August 23, 2013, 09:20:52 pm #5
I  would love to own one of those. A friend of mine had one and it was the best shooting handgun I have ever shot, I was knocking a prestone jug around from 100 yards with it, without a scope.
I really liked how it fit my hand. You may need to shoot hand loads to get good groups, so don't give up if the off the shelf ammo doesn't group well.

Congrats on a nice gun. I used to hunt with a Super Blackhawk in stainless but I never got a chance shoot at a deer with it. Kind of scared myself one day when I was walking back and heard the brush pop then a deer jumped over the trail in front of me. I had been carrying that super blackhawk butt forward on my left hip, but when started to walk again after the deer had disappeared I realized I had that pistol out and cocked but never remembered drawing.
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95_alum

August 23, 2013, 10:34:18 pm #6
Heard some great reviews on holsters the other day from a company in Alaska, Diamond D:

http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/Chest_Holsters.php

FORTVEGAS

August 26, 2013, 07:10:59 am #7
Quote from: 95_alum on August 23, 2013, 10:34:18 pm
Heard some great reviews on holsters the other day from a company in Alaska, Diamond D:

http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com/Chest_Holsters.php
Nice looking holsters, little pricey anything cheaper?

DeltaBoy

August 26, 2013, 02:31:50 pm #8
Get a scope for it and shot often.
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rickm1976

August 28, 2013, 12:13:26 pm #9
I have hunted with a Super Blackhawk, S&W 29, and Redhawk for many years - all with open sights.  The only one I have now is a SBH, because it is what I shoot best.  Just spend a lot of time practicing from different ranges and positions (sitting, kneeling, etc.).  Hunting with a handgun is a real challenge - kind of like bowhunting.  You have to get closer to the game.

kodiakisland

August 28, 2013, 01:17:37 pm #10
I much prefer open sights on revolvers.  I hunt quite a bit with a bisley BH.  I do like scoped handguns like the remington XP100 or weatherby CFP.  One of these days I'll find a deal on a savage striker I can't refuse.
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pigture perfect

August 28, 2013, 09:01:51 pm #11
I like my Taurus Raging Bull in .44 mag. I definitely recommend a shoulder holster as to a hip style. Especially while moving through wooded areas. It's just way more comfortable.
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pigture perfect

August 28, 2013, 09:02:55 pm #12
Oh, and open sights for sure.
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95_alum

August 28, 2013, 11:22:37 pm #13
Quote from: FORTVEGAS on August 26, 2013, 07:10:59 am
Nice looking holsters, little pricey anything cheaper?

I use a GunMate (Michaels of Oregon) with my scoped Buckmark. "Cheaper"? - yes

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Scoped-Bandolier-Holsters-Camo/727458.uts?WT.tsrc=CRR&WT.mc_id=crrdtfd#productChart
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