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Offline jeneks84k10

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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #60 on: November 13, 2011, 04:20:32 AM »

My wife's first deer with her youth .243
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #61 on: November 13, 2011, 04:48:04 AM »
Congratulations to your wife!
 
The old time tested and proven deer rifle the .243!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #62 on: November 13, 2011, 05:55:21 AM »
 
 
New tally-
45-70 3,
.357 Max 2,
 .280 1,
 7mm08 5,
30-30 1 ,
.22 hornet 3 ,
 Huntsman .50 3
35 Remington 1,
 44 mag 2,
 357 mag 1,
 .500 1
444 Marlin  1
454 Casull    1
.243 Win     1
 
Good job bringing it two new rounds! .243 & 454!
 
Sorry Rugerfan hope you get a chance to try again.
 
Quasne.inc You can still add something through the winter, coyotes and such are included if you get a chance. Keep hanging with us here, the coolest ones are probably on the H&R collectables page, we are the H&R users page!
 
Thanks everyone for posting.
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #63 on: November 13, 2011, 05:55:54 AM »
Quote from: rugerfan.64 on November 12, 2011, 07:56:13 AM
Similar story with not such a happy ending this morning. I was sitting in my stand this morning about 7:15 minding my own business. A look south reveals 3 deer heading up the drag trail towards me. I see a cow horn spike and 2 does. I wait and get steadied up on a nice size doe,squeeze the trigger and she just flops in the road. I'm thinking this 444 is the S***, I watch her a min and when she gets done kicking start down. I get about 30 or so yards from her and she takes off. I can tell shes hurt pretty bad but cant get a shot. Two different dogs and 3 1/2 hours later I called it off. I dont know what happened,the shot looked good. I'd love to have recovered that one just to see exactly where I'd hit her. What can I say,things happen that arent expected.


I feel your pain. I say a little prayer right before I squeeze the trigger "Lord please don't make me have to track it." He doesn't always grant me my prayer,but a haven't not recovered one since I started using it.
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308 win                 45-70                       12ga         
30-30                    223 stainless steel   20ga TDC
44 mag                  Tracker II 20ga        20ga
45-70 Manlicher     20ga USH                28ga
                                                              410ga

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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #64 on: November 13, 2011, 06:44:43 AM »
I am willing to bet I will get at least a skunk or two after we move back to Wyoming next month.  I have never done any coyote calling.  I could be something I have to try.
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #65 on: November 13, 2011, 03:25:40 PM »
One more doe this evening with the 35rem. She was limpming. Think she had been hit by a car. Front shoulder was banged up but the shot cleared both shoulder. :(

I'm really starting to love this caliber. This one ran about 10 yards and laid down. They just don't run far.

And I'm also wearing the same shirt I was wearing monday when I shot my opening day doe. Guess its my lucky shirt. :D
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #66 on: November 13, 2011, 04:01:15 PM »
Congratulations on that second doe, with the 35 Rem.
 
Sounds like you've got a real deer getter there!
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« Reply #67 on: November 13, 2011, 04:17:46 PM »
Yea I'm really likin it! Prob won't hunt with my 35rem marlin this year cause I've got other guns I want to take game with first but next year I'm planning too. Heck the handi may be the only one to get the duty this year. :D
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #68 on: November 13, 2011, 04:55:52 PM »
Here is my success.  A 6 point.  I was shooting my Handi 30-30.  Range was 50 yards or so.  Neck shot.  The animal dropped instantly. 
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #69 on: November 14, 2011, 02:04:53 AM »
 
 
New tally-
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    2,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2 ,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    3
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    2,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     1
 Good job everybody!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #70 on: November 14, 2011, 02:08:45 AM »
Add one to the 44 mag got a nice doe on saturday Here in Indiana
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #71 on: November 14, 2011, 02:17:34 AM »
Interesting results so far!
 
It's kind of surprise that the 7mm08 is in the lead and beating out the old reliable .243 as well as the 45-70 the 30-30 and the 35 Rem although it's still early and a lot of season to go.
 
I've owned a 7-08 in a Handi and I loved the cartridge and the rifle, and I kick myself for selling it, but you know how that goes.
 
Glad to see all those pistol calibers getting in on the action!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #72 on: November 14, 2011, 02:40:21 AM »
New tally-
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    2,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2 ,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    3
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    3,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     1
 Good job everybody!
Nice to see the numbers climbing, I do not believe for a minute the 7-08 will win but it was fun while it lasted... And yes there is A LOT of season to go around the country. ( I guess we are global..) So keep the Handis busy gang!   thejanitor
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #73 on: November 14, 2011, 06:25:22 AM »
Add another Bang Flop! for the 357 Max. Got a doe about 8:00 AM this morning. Never moved out of her tracks. ;D
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #74 on: November 14, 2011, 06:58:44 AM »
Chalk up one more for 357 maxi. I took a nice Indiana doe Saturday morning. :)
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #75 on: November 14, 2011, 07:27:59 AM »
New tally-
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    4,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2 ,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    3
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    3,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     1
 Good job everybody!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #76 on: November 14, 2011, 10:54:37 AM »
Quote from: Joe S. on November 11, 2011, 05:37:42 AM
Question for MTGlass, how do ya get the deer out there where you hunt? Are ATVs or trucks allowed? Or is it "wilderness" with no motor vehicles allowed, making you pack the game out?

We were on a Block Management Area (BMA); public access to private land.  Rules specified walk-in hunting only.  Rules didn't specify provisions for retrieval so we asked the landowner and were allowed to drive in for retrieval.  Public lands are another story.  We have to be prepared for lots of manual labor.
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #77 on: November 14, 2011, 10:58:50 AM »
That's a good thing. Packin out two deer would be brutal I bet. :)
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #78 on: November 14, 2011, 09:12:43 PM »
Are we counting red fox, got two in the last week with my .243
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #79 on: November 15, 2011, 12:29:52 AM »
My 10 yr. old son's first deer taken with my Handi Maxi on opening day.
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« Reply #80 on: November 15, 2011, 12:56:37 AM »
New tally- Tie for the top spot!
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    5,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2 ,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    3
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    3,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     3
 Good job everybody!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #81 on: November 15, 2011, 12:58:42 AM »
Alright- good job getting your boy out, good work with the Max!
Fox and coyote are in the tally. Thanks for the posts!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #82 on: November 15, 2011, 11:19:43 AM »
I forgot about the 3 pointer I got with my Huntsman 50 cal in Oct.
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #83 on: November 15, 2011, 01:06:00 PM »
New tally- 
 
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    5,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2 ,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    4
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    3,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     3
 Good job everybody!
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #84 on: November 15, 2011, 01:44:03 PM »
Well chalk one up for the .45LC Classic Carbine.  ;)  Unfortunately, picture page is messed up or not letting me in.  Picture will follow.  ;)  Nice little 4-Point. 
 
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« Reply #85 on: November 15, 2011, 01:50:29 PM »
 Chalk button buck and doe up for H&R .357 Maxi(GBO Special) Phone did not save the pic. If I need proof they are still hanging. ;)
 
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« Reply #86 on: November 15, 2011, 02:34:41 PM »
New tally-  NEW LEADER – you maxi secret hand shakers should be high fiving.
 
 45-70    3,
 .357 Max    6,
 .280    1,
 7mm08    5,
 30-30    2,
 .22 hornet    3 ,
 Huntsman .50    4
 35 Remington    2,
 44 mag    3,
 357 mag    1,
 .500    1
 444 Marlin    1
 454 Casull    1
 .243 Win     3
45 LC         1

HEY the 1st 45 LC showed up, knew it wouldn’t be long!!
 
Lon- pics are not needed they just keep it interesting. Your Max pushed 'em into 1st! Congrats.
 
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #87 on: November 15, 2011, 03:11:33 PM »
took a doe with the 45/70 yesterday
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« Reply #88 on: November 15, 2011, 04:11:27 PM »
Not this year, but have taken 3 with the 44 mag. useing speer's 240 gr. gold dot soft point.
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Re: HANDI success stories
« Reply #89 on: November 15, 2011, 04:29:09 PM »
Quote from: yukondog on November 15, 2011, 04:11:27 PM
Not this year, but have taken 3 with the 44 mag. useing speer's 240 gr. gold dot soft point.

Humm.....If we are gonna count those from years past I got a whole list to add but it's gonna take me a while and calculator to figure it out.  :-\
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