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Thinking on picking up a pistol to try to kill a deer with this fall. Give me some recommendations please. Buddy has a tc contemder in a 308 but I believe that would be more than i want. I won't be able to shoot far in mtns of Virginia maybe 75-100 yards max. Would I be better with a 243 in a contender or get like a smith in a 41mag with a scope or a dot? All I put is Be appreciated
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Ruger Blackhawk or Smith 629 in 44 mag and go kill a deer
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter available in 44 Mag and 45 Colt. Available in Plow handle and Bisley, comes with a rib for a scope, or can be used with out one.
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I've got a Contender 10"bbl. in .44 mag. that works fine at those ranges.
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I really like the smith 629's. And I'd want a scope on it What would a setup like that cost? Would a 44mag be ok at 75 yards.
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School me fellas idk nuttin much on pistols for hunting
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75-100 yards is a long reach for a handgun for the casual shooter. That is going to take some practice plus shooting from a rest would help a lot. Using a scope gives an edge but still requires practice. You want a gun that is set of for a scope and get a descent scope of 2X and no more than that. Hard enough to find the target with more power. The Super Blackhawk Hunter is set up with a rib and rings. It comes with sights so can be used with or with out a scope. Then practice, practice, practice.
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Old pic but the middle pics is a pronghorn I shot at 100 yds with a S&W Model 29 in 44 mag. No optics. Used to shoot handgun silhouette with that revolver out to 200 yds. ![[Linked Image]](http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/elkhunter76/antelope/Antelope0001.jpg)
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I have shot a few pistols but nothing hunting wise. Shoot my xd9 and my uncle has a couple 41's and 45's. Has 2 smiths in 41 mag that I've hit a 12x12" board with a target on it at about 85 yards. If I can have a rest and a little time I believe I can do it. I just don't know jack about a good setup. I've always admired a smith. The rugers are nice too.
What caliber would Be best?
Would a dot be better than a 2x scope?
I feel stainless would Be better?
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Old pic but the middle pics is a pronghorn I shot at 100 yds with a S&W Model 29 in 44 mag. No optics. Used to shoot handgun silhouette with that revolver out to 200 yds. Very nice sir
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As much as I love revolvers, and any of the revolvers mentioned thus far would serve you well, if you don't have a great deal of time to practice you will likely do best with a TC Contender or Encore in a mild deer caliber. A TC Contender with a 7mm TCU barrel running a good 7mm rifle bullet at around 1800-2000fps would handle deer nicely and recoil is much less than a 44 Magnum revolver.
Again, nothing against revolvers, but they take time and a lot of rounds down range to master. In my opinion, the learning curve on a TC is faster and that might serve you best, unless you intend to become a dedicated handgun hunter.
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As much as I love revolvers, and any of the revolvers mentioned thus far would serve you well, if you don't have a great deal of time to practice you will likely do best with a TC Contender or Encore in a mild deer caliber. A TC Contender with a 7mm TCU barrel running a good 7mm rifle bullet at around 1800-2000fps would handle deer nicely and recoil is much less than a 44 Magnum revolver.
Again, nothing against revolvers, but they take time and a lot of rounds down range to master. In my opinion, the learning curve on a TC is faster and that might serve you best, unless you intend to become a dedicated handgun hunter. I by far have nothing here like the mtns you have there in Oregon but it is becoming a thought to start handgun hunting so don't have to lug the rifle around. Would a person need to hand load for the tc in 7mm? Or could you just shoot a factory load? Sorry for the questions fellas but I don't know some Of this stuff.
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You'd have to handload the 7TCU, but there are other Contender/Encore rounds you wouldn't have to load yourself. Carrying a scoped revolver and carrying a scoped TC are about equally inconvenient, and, truth be told, I'd rather carry a small carbine than a scoped TC or revolver.
If you're set on a revolver, and are willing to put in the time to get good with it, and don't want to handload, buy a Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter, 44 Magnum. There is more quality factory ammo for the 44 Magnum than any other revolver hunting round.
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They seem like tey would be rather awkward to carry so I would likely just put it in my pack and take it out when I get To where I want to sit for the day. I don't hunt from a stand with a gun. Always from the ground. Far as reloading I don't have access to reloading
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You'd have to handload the 7TCU, but there are other Contender/Encore rounds you wouldn't have to load yourself. Carrying a scoped revolver and carrying a scoped TC are about equally inconvenient, and, truth be told, I'd rather carry a small carbine than a scoped TC or revolver.
If you're set on a revolver, and are willing to put in the time to get good with it, and don't want to handload, buy a Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter, 44 Magnum. There is more quality factory ammo for the 44 Magnum than any other revolver hunting round. Ok I will look up the ruger sir. What ammo would be best to use for a deer just a good expanding bullet? No hollow point or ballistic tip I'm Sure
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If you want a lot of information in one book take a look at Gary Reeder's book on handgun hunting. I bought his original and updated book when I was visiting Arizona with Ron from the CF in 2013. A lot of good information from someone who has been there and done that.
As to "what gun", depends on you. Some people like the challenge of a open sighted revolver....some use a stockless rifle like an Encore...no right answer.
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There are several factory rounds loaded with quality expanding jacketed bullets, Federal, Hornady, Winchester, etc. You don't need 300gr bullets for deer; anything between 220-250 should be sufficient.
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There are several factory rounds loaded with quality expanding jacketed bullets, Federal, Hornady, Winchester, etc. You don't need 300gr bullets for deer; anything between 220-250 should be sufficient. Awesome thank you sir Thank all Of you. If I can sell My browning silver shotgun belie ima Half to buy me a pistol. Now scopes lol what is a good scope
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Can't go wrong with the Leupold 2x if you get the Bisley Hunter. Ruger's rings, which are included with the revolver, are excellent and the Leupold has a nice field of view and is very resistant to recoil.
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Already answered my next question. WAS going to ask how the scope held up to recoil. Would it help if a person got a gun with a muzzle break on it?
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