Author Topic: Revolver Poll (Read 2223 times)

Cabin4 · « **on:** July 28, 2004, 04:03:11 AM »

What caliber revolver do you hunt with ? If you use more than one, which is your favorite ?

Yes I know there are some lever gun rounds in the poll. Since these are available from MR in a revolver, I thought to add them.

Prof. Fuller Bullspit · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2004, 05:14:09 AM »

.44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, and .22 are my top three. I may try the .45 LC in a Redhawk someday.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2004, 05:15:10 AM »

I was a 44MAG person. I still have my Redhawk in 44MAG and several other 44MAG barrels. But I am going to use my 500MAG BFR for hunting with a revolver from now on.

Danny · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2004, 10:41:39 AM »

I voted for the .41 magnum, but it is my newest, so that might have something to do with it. :-) I have hunted small game with a .22 long rifle, deer and hogs with .357 magnum, .41 magnum, and a .44 magnum. I have a .45 Colt that may get a chance this year. I am still in the process of trying them all to see which I like best!

redawg · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2004, 12:08:37 PM »

Even though I haven't taken any game with mine yet, I voted for the 45LC. I bought a pair of Acusport Bisleys earlier this summer and just can't wait for deer season to try one of them out. Only 3 more months to go

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Glanceblamm · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2004, 04:18:41 AM »

Same As Redawg
I am going to take the Vaquero .45LC though.

44 Man · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2004, 07:43:12 AM »

When I specificly go hunting, it's 44 Mag all the way. When woods walking or just bumming around, I most often have a .44 spl, but occasionally a .45lc strapped to my hip. I would not hesitate to take a deer with either if offered a good shot. 44 Man

HappyHunter · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2004, 12:04:52 PM »

I voted for the 41, but have yet to get a deer with it. I have a 4 inch model 58 blue , a 6 inch model 57 in nickle (it gets used but not for hunting) and a 8-3/8 inch 657 pc new this summer.

The PC gun is nice on the outside, I have yet to take it down. I put a 4x Burris Plex scope on it. I have been working at a 30 yd indoor range and it will do 1 inch groups with hot loads. It should do well out to 100 yards. This is resting heel of gun on bench. I will soon be at outdoor 100 yard rang with shooting sticks. Look out deer season.

Fred a/k/a HappyHunter

Tom W. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2004, 12:24:07 PM »

That ain't fair... I like to take all of my revolvers out for a breath of fresh air.. and they're all capable of handling the chores....

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2004, 01:00:39 PM »

Got go choose rom a .41 a .44 and a few .45s but I'll likely be using one of the .45s for the most part. haven't really decided on aload yet.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2004, 03:05:07 PM »

Dont have one yet but Im getting a 454 so thats my vote

Tc300mag1 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2004, 03:53:19 PM »

Well up untill this year it was 44mag. But i have a 454 casull now so not sure if i will hunt with it or not most of the time.

VSSF · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2004, 02:51:58 PM »

454 Casull and The 500 S&W.

cbagman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2004, 05:03:07 PM »

Straight wall cases my favorite is .44 Mag, then .45 Long Colt.. I hardly hunt with .357 anymore.. cbagman

Savorino · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2004, 06:30:08 PM »

44mag, I've gotten two deer with it(Bisely SBH). I got a 357 a few years ago and may try that next though.
Sav

RANGER RICK · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2004, 01:48:58 PM »

I was a 44mag Ruger Redhawk topped with a 2xeer Leoupold , 310gr WFNGC hard cast . I have now went with the 500 Smith PC Hunter topped with a 4x28mm Leoupold ,700gr and 575gr WFNGC hard cast bullets . This will be the first year to bring home the bacon with the smith . Moose season starts in a couple of weeks , hope to use a 700gr slug for one . Still love my 44 mag .

RR

supermag 445 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 09, 2004, 02:40:51 AM »

You don't have my favorite one listed. Its my 445 supermag dan wesson.
It is topped with a burris 2x7 scope and is very accurate. I am going to load my 445 supermag with barnes x 225 grainers at 1775 fps. that should be good medicine on them bucks :grin:

Brian

GunnyII · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2004, 08:35:03 PM »

The .45 Colt would have to get my vote!

Catfish · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2004, 02:47:26 AM »

I voted .44 mag., but it really depends on how I`m hunting and how I feel. I have a .357 max., 15 in. barrel with a scope and by-pod that I use when setting a stand and have been known to carry a .454 from time to time. The reason I voted .44 mag. is that I have an El Dorado arm .44 mag. that is the sweetest revolver I`ve ever seen, and while the .44 mag. is alittle over kill for deer, the .454 is why over kill.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2004, 03:48:46 AM »

Quote from: Catfish

I voted .44 mag., but it really depends on how I`m hunting and how I feel. I have a .357 max., 15 in. barrel with a scope and by-pod that I use when setting a stand and have been known to carry a .454 from time to time. The reason I voted .44 mag. is that I have an El Dorado arm .44 mag. that is the sweetest revolver I`ve ever seen, and while the .44 mag. is alittle over kill for deer, the .454 is why over kill.

Dead is dead in my book.

There is no such thing as overkill. LOL.

TScottO · « **Reply #20 on:** August 15, 2004, 09:12:32 AM »

Mine isn't listed but I'll cast a vote for it anyhow.... 475 Linebaugh. The few times when I'm not dragging this thing around I use a Smith 629.

Be Safe,
Scott

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #21 on:** August 15, 2004, 05:14:21 PM »

Ruger SBH .44 mag w/7 1/2 barrel.........Rick

oso45-70 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2004, 06:08:59 PM »

MAKE MINE
A 45colt or 454 FA Casull..........Joe.............

Dand · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2004, 09:00:54 PM »

41 stainless 7.5 Redhawk with 2.75 Burris for caribou. Ruger security 6 with 38 light loads for small game.

compact45 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 16, 2004, 06:42:48 AM »

I will be using my favorite large game revolver...454 Casull

Gallahad · « **Reply #25 on:** August 16, 2004, 12:33:30 PM »

41 mag has my vote! took deer with a 44 mag tauras, but too bulky and shiny. I like the 41 blackhawk. fits nice on my hip, and its super for hunting. blackhawks are just right in my hand!

bea175 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2004, 02:50:53 PM »

I have a number of handguns in different cal. 357 MAG, 44 MAG, 45 LC, 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 22LR , 9MM, 454 CAS., 7MM-08 in the Thompson Encore. I love the Encore but if i use a revolver the 454 rules. My Freedom Arm 454 is one of the most accurate handguns money can buy.
I think you should use what you can shoot the best.

Good Hunting :excuseme:

Greeenriver · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2004, 03:10:54 PM »

4& 3/4 in 45lc for me. the old ctg has been getting the job done for way over 100 years now, figger it will continue doing the job as long as I live.

The gun is a Uberti New Dakota that I use for Cowboy Action Shooting loaded with 250grn JHP's at 950fps. I bought 8lbs of HS6 powder a few years ago and am still using it.

From the blind I hunt from to cover is not over 75yds and if the deer are out of the cover area, they are fair game to me.

Greeenriver(Don't hunt with a pistol often, but do enjoy it at times.)

45LC-Man · « **Reply #28 on:** August 25, 2004, 12:00:08 PM »

What are all of those other calibers listed for anyway? 45 Colt all the way!!

Smokem · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2004, 01:41:29 AM »

Ruger SRH .454. It can be loaded from mild to wild.