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Offline holahead

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Got a question for ya'll
« on: February 05, 2007, 11:09:58 AM »
I am in the market for a new handgun.I am kinda undecided on what to get.It will be used for when I go fishing and just knocking around in the woods where I might run across a rodent such as a snake or possum or the likes.I have been thinking about a 17HMR in a good ole six shooter but I was wondering what ya'll might think or have used. Thanks
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2007, 11:27:04 AM »
single six in .22 its the best gun in the world for what you want to do.
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2007, 11:32:19 AM »
I agree on the 22. In my opinion a 17HMR just can't be used to its full potential in a pistol unless you scope it. I don't think I could hit any thing any better with a 17 than I could with a 22 using a pistol. Unless it were scoped. But thats just me.   KN
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2007, 11:36:51 AM »
Thanks guys!!!
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2007, 12:50:04 PM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale on February 05, 2007, 11:27:04 AM
single six in .22 its the best gun in the world for what you want to do.

  My thoughts exactly. 
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2007, 12:57:26 PM »

holahead.

My thoughts on this is, You might try a Ruger convertable where you can have a 22cal or a 22 mag........Joe.......
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2007, 01:01:12 PM »
Possum?  Why in the name of heaven would you want to shoot a possum?  Do you eat'm?  Are they dangerous?  Is there anything to be gained from killing a possum?  Curios minds want to know!! :D
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2007, 01:03:21 PM »
I agree with the Ruger single six also, great gun for doing what you're talking about. And it comes with a .22 caliber and .22 magnum caliber cylinder, the best of both worlds. It makes a great woodswalking and general purpose pistol.
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2007, 02:40:33 PM »
Well I guess I should have listen to my brother when he told me that all I would need is a Ruger single six 22LR.About the possoms the man oversees our hunting club lives next to it and they have been getting in his quail and chickens real bad lately.Alco got a bad problem with armadillos.
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2007, 02:50:31 PM »
Has anyone suggested a single six yet?  ;D
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2007, 03:12:36 PM »
Quote from: Camel23 on February 05, 2007, 02:50:31 PM
Has anyone suggested a single six yet?  ;D

That's what I have and I think would be a great idea.
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2007, 04:03:03 PM »
I will stick with the 22lr theme but vote for a S&W 617 if the higher cost over the single six is not an issue for you.
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Re: Got a question for ya'll
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2007, 04:51:05 PM »
just a thought... single six
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