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Offline BigBendshooter

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« on: January 09, 2006, 10:15:11 AM »
I have been reading the forum for a few months now and have decided to pick up a Handi for a deer/ wild pig gun.  What caliber would anyone suggest ? Would the bull barrels be any advantage for this application? FYI, I am talking about N. Fla. whitetails not the monsters you get up North or West.
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2006, 10:38:02 AM »
How long would the shots be? Are you a handloader?
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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2006, 10:44:17 AM »
Range would be 200 yds and in. Still buying my ammo.
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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2006, 10:54:19 AM »
BigBend,
I've got a Handi in .243 with the sport barrel. Shot a Saskatchewan Whitetail with it two falls ago...probably about a 230 lb buck...316 yards one shot kill in the neck.
I think the 243 would be a great fit for what you're looking for. They're flat shooting, fairly speedy and just a nice, fun calibre to shoot! Would also fit for some varmint hunting.
Let us know what you go with.
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006, 10:55:06 AM »
At those ranges, and considering the size of the FL deer, a 30-30 would get the job done. Later, if you handloaded or used the new factory pointy bullets, it's range is extended. Or just get a 30-06, have plendy of power for your neck of the woods AND you would have enough rifle when you get a chance to visit Mulie/Elk Country.
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006, 12:06:53 PM »
Big Mortie would agree.  30-06 Greenbox.
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2006, 01:54:27 PM »
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Big Mortie would agree.  30-06 Greenbox.



if BM called the 30-06 a squirrel gun this a deer gun would be at least a 416 remmy.




if your putting hogs in the mix why not the 35 whelen?
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2006, 03:44:59 PM »
Mitchell: Read the whole post. No squirrels mentioned. Just deer and hogs.

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..decided to pick up a Handi for a deer/ wild pig gun.



Problem is that the Whelen is not currently availble in the Handi.  Besides, the man obviously does not have a 30-06, and we all know that every shooter needs at least one of this classic.

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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2006, 04:14:52 PM »
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Mitchell: Read the whole post. No squirrels mentioned. Just deer and hogs.

Problem is that the Whelen is not currently availble in the Handi.  Besides, the man obviously does not have a 30-06, and we all know that every shooter needs at least one of this classic.

Wally


well we all know that every shooter needs at least two 30-06's not one :P


and my squirrels comment was about BM thats what he was always hunting remember.
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2006, 04:44:38 PM »
30-06-Good for everything from muse to squirrel. :shock:  :-D  :)  :-D  :)  :D Seriously, everybody needs a 30-06. Ammo can be found about anywhere and if you handload a tremendous bullet selection. 2nd choice would be 308. :D
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2006, 07:41:41 PM »
1 St Choice: 30-06
2 Nd Choice:30-06
3 Rd Choice:30-06

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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2006, 02:27:55 AM »
I currently use a Survivor 308 w/bullbarrel for deer and hogs and this rifle works fine.  I mounted a Nikon fixed powered 4x32 scope on it and it has brought home the bacon so to speak.  I hunt in middle Georgia with moderate size deer and big hogs and the 308 is more than enough.  You do your part and the critters just drop.
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2006, 08:11:44 AM »
Or just go for the "big boy" 45/70.
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« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2006, 04:38:33 PM »
cant go wrong with a 30-06, but the 45-70 is plain ol fun to shoot!!
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« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2006, 05:35:48 PM »
This old Man says get 7-08 Be find, I don't have a 30-06,
not getting one.  Marv.
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