Author Topic: New Guy (Read 942 times)

musky · « **on:** December 12, 2004, 07:45:05 AM »

Hi!!!
New guy on the block. Have a Black Hawk .41 that I am going to work with with hopes of hunting Ohio with it next season. Have been using shot gun and muzzle loader up to now.
looking foreward to next season,any ideas on the .41 for hunting will be appreciated

TScottO · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2004, 08:19:52 AM »

Hello musky,

Welcome to GB :grin:

Be Safe,
Scott

deerstalker · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2004, 12:36:58 PM »

hi Musky, I too have a .41 mag. try 20grs. of H-110 over 210 jhp., and practice,practice,practice........and on..... welcome aboard. Richard..

Mikey · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2004, 05:09:34 AM »

Hey musky - Welcome Aboard and to the Graybeardoutdoors site. We have lots of 41 Magnum fans here so you should feel right at home. They are all a great bunch of guys. Mikey.

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2004, 05:40:23 AM »

Welcome aboard! This is a great place, and the fellows on here are are truely a good bunch.

z1 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2004, 01:23:39 PM »

Howdy Musky,

Richard has it about right. Lots of practice can help overcome those things that happen on a hunt.

z1

oso45-70 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2004, 01:50:52 PM »

Musky,

Welcome to GBO, Nice bunch of guys with lots of good information, Drop in any time and chat with us. Good luck...........Joe........

crawfish · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2004, 02:33:06 PM »

Welcome, and always like to see another .41 show up at the camp. My very first hunting load for my very first hunting handgun, a S/W 657, was a Sierra #8520/210g/19.5/2400. I killed a truckload of deer with that load. I dont shoot that load anymore as I now use hard cast lead but I still load it for son #2 and granddaughter. Both have killed 2 each does on the farm this season using that load out of their respective 657s. Granddaughter plans to finish out the season during Christmas break with her revolver. Son #2 is already finished for the season.
There are 13 .41 caliber handguns in my family, 10 are mine, 2 for son #2, and 1 for the granddaughter. As far as Rugers I have a NIB BH .41RemMag, a NIB SBH Hunter in .41RemMag, and a Reeder Custom Guns SBH in .41RemMag and .41GNR. It is a duel cylinder 5 shooter. I load power levels from primer only wax bullets to 290g 100-yard phone pole killers. To say that I REALLY like the .41 would be an understatement.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2004, 06:12:00 PM »

musky,
Welcome. I think you'll like it here.

Best,
TnNuc

Mikey · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2004, 02:20:50 AM »

Crawfish - gee buddy, do ya really think it would be an understatement to say that you really like 41s (lol).................. Just a question. Mikey.

musky · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2004, 07:20:36 AM »

THANKS GUYS-I know I will be calling on you for help

Should have went to the .41 before,had it but never used it. Have a .35 Marlin that I use in Pa. and a .50 cal muzzle loader that I use in Ohio. But do to some bad disks in the next. I am having problems hauling them in the woods. The weight on the shoulders doesn't get it. So will go with the .Black Hawk this next season. Thanks and will be calling for help---Chuck

crawfish · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2004, 06:46:41 PM »

It was because I couldnt use long guns anymore that I went with handguns back in 1989 also. I didnt know anything about hunting with handguns when I stopped in my local gun shop. Counter guy was hot to sell me a S/W 29 as you really need a.44 to kill deer but there was a S/W 657 in that case that just kept calling my name. Guy told me he had just received it the Friday before after being on back order for about 8 months. That 657 went home with me that day to fading words of youll be sorry you didnt get the .44 Three days after I got that revolver home I went flat on my back for 17 weeks except for bathroom and eating. I wouldnt stand for a catheter and a bag so it was negotiated that I could get up for the bathroom with help. I killed my first deer Dec 31 1990, my best to date a 135 5/8 net 8 point. Up until that first kill, being a rifle guy, there was much uncertainty about being under gunned. That first BANG/FLOP changed all that and I havent look back or looked for anything bigger than .41s. Im sure you will enjoy yours.

pastorp · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:07:05 PM »

Micky, Like maybe too strong a word. I think Crawfish is just starting to get used to his 41's. :-D Regards, Byron

mr.frosty · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:33:18 PM »

musky? crawfish? sounds like my favorite fishin' spot :shock:

Raging480 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2004, 01:48:03 AM »

Another .41 fan checking in. Last year I shot a nice 8 point buck with my 657 Classic Hunter II and a Hornady 210 grain XTP. I now load 250 grain cast bullets in that gun, over 20 grains of Li'l Gun. I shot a big doe on opening day this year, with a Desert Eagle Mark VII, .41 mag. I used the XTP bullet, over 21.5 grains of W-296. She dressed out at about 145 lbs.
And if I am hiking, hunting, or sometimes just carrying concealed out and about, my magnaported 3" 657 rides comfortably on my strong side.

redhawk44p · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2004, 12:13:27 PM »

Welcome aboard. If you kill a buck with that handgun your rifles are gonna get dusty. Handgunning is a the only way to fly. IMHO

coldmold · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2004, 03:08:48 PM »

Musky I havent been on this board to long I am one of the newbies. But the one bit of advice I can give you is ( practise practise practise) . Shoot until you are sure of your abilitys. and then go out and have fun coldmold

Muskie Hunter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2005, 01:19:02 AM »

Hey Musky,I'm working up some huntin loads for that 41 of yours.Hope you can keep up with the kid and his 44.Ok,I'm running for cover now.See ya guys! lol