Author Topic: short range hunting? (Read 783 times)

sjones · « **on:** September 22, 2005, 12:22:42 PM »

If I don't reload,which would be the best for under 100 yard deer hunting?44mag or 45 LC? thanks. sj :? I already have a 336, 30-30.just love lever actions.

azmike · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2005, 12:31:38 PM »

IMO 44 mag. I hear the heavy loads in 45 LC from Cor-Bon et al can get pricey.

bill m. · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2005, 09:56:56 PM »

Put them both on a rack, close your eyes and turn around 3 times, walk up and see which one you grab first. Both would be great. Under 100 yards, you wouldn't need expensive maximum loads. Don't use hollow points. Get penetration with hardcast or a softpoint.

old geezer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2005, 12:07:35 AM »

Why not consider a .357? It'd do as good, and a lot cheaper to shoot.

tanoose · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2005, 09:50:26 AM »

I reccommend the 44 mag you can get them anywhere and you can get some cheap practice loads . You can get very heavy but not needed loads from cor-bon grizzly and buffalo bore. The federal 300 cast hunting load would be great for deer and blackbear to 100 yards

Slamfire · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2005, 07:00:05 PM »

Quote from: old geezer

Why not consider a .357? It'd do as good, and a lot cheaper to shoot.

In a rifle, wouldn't a .357 Maximum be better?