Author Topic: What caliber Handi are you using this hunting season? (Read 1686 times)

myarmor · « **on:** August 18, 2005, 08:26:22 PM »

Because I know from state to state there are several great game seasons coming up soon.....So what are you going to use, and for what season?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2005, 08:32:59 PM »

unfortunately, probably a .45 or .50 cal muzzleloader!! It's looking like the best option of the availible choices for deer and elk. :?

myarmor · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2005, 08:39:59 PM »

You mean in Washington? State laws huh...

handirifle · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2005, 08:47:43 PM »

280 Rem if it gets here on time and I can get accurate ammo for it.

myarmor · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2005, 08:55:28 PM »

280. From what I hear, an excellent choice. Did you order it from the factory?
I hear very good things about the 280, though I don't have one myself.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2005, 09:36:57 PM »

Quote from: myarmor

You mean in Washington? State laws huh...

Yup, they have the first week in October open for any elk and forked horn or better bucks in a unit that I've been hunting for the last 15yrs.

kenbev · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:51:02 AM »

I plan to use my 7X64 Brenneke on White Tails this season. Then I may use the 7X57 in doe season. I have taken deer with 13 different calibers and these are 2 that I haven't used yet. We also have a muzzle loader season. I have the Huntsman in 45 and 50 calibers.
Ken

22KHornet · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:01:08 AM »

20 guage ultra slug for the shotgun deer season. Then in mid January I get to use my max for Iowas first high power doe season :grin:

poncaguy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:49:14 AM »

First, Horton crossbow, next Omega or Pursuit 50 cal BP. Rifle season.........a lot of choices, 22-250 243 (doe's)7MM-08, 308 and 45-70 for bucks.all Handi's of course.If I have to make the really long shots, Winchester Super Shadow 270 WSM. Forgot about my pistols, will use 7MM-08 or 460 S&W 15" Encore also.Now, getting all excited thinking about it!

Cookiemann · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:28:33 AM »

Found a Buddy with land up in northern part of MN. 45-70 for deer, up there. If I get a chance down here in the southern part of the state it will be SLUG ONLY so that will be me smooth bore 20ga. All the small game will get which ever I have a yen for on that day...410,12 or 20ga. Its great to have a choice.
Cookieman

aulrich · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:32:55 AM »

I just have the 204 in the handi inventory this year so it's only coyotes for me and a handi, but I tell you I can't wait till the furs are prime.

texasdoc · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:38:32 AM »

Well my youngest Daughter is using her syn.youth model 243 for Deer,and Exotic's with a few hogs she hopes .

Doc

Wlscott · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:45:08 AM »

I will be using my AR13 Ram &1/2 with Carbon Express X-Weave arrows during the Oklahoma Archery Season.

Then, during our BP season, I'll be using my new Pursuit Pro muzzleloader.

Finally, during rifle season, I will probably be carrying the 45-70 Govt mostly, while my daughter carries her 7MM-08 Handi Rifle.

IF I get to to elk hunting, I'll be carrying my Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 300WSM.

Oh yeah.....I may go hog hunting with Digger and Lik8Hunt and take my 45-70.

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:08:56 AM »

Huntsman for bp, 7-08 & 45-70 in upstate New York
try 445sm in OK
son 30-30

cattleskinner · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:56:20 AM »

If I don't get that 41 pistol that I'm planning on in time, it will be the 50 cal. huntsman for shotgun and muzzleloader season. Depending on if I get around to hunting with a couple of my buddies, then it will also be the stainless 223 for coyotes.

~~~Amos

myarmor · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:10:20 AM »

Well, hopefully I can luck up on a muzzle loader and take advantage of the season this year.
But for my Handis...I believe the 30-06 UltraComp will be doing most of the talking. Then perhaps the 44Mag. I at least got to try it.
Seems like the wait is forever :?

Wlscott · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2005, 08:58:05 AM »

I almost forgot.....coyotes.

I'll be using the new 204 Handi for coyotes, as well as the new M4 Carbine that I have ordered, and the old stand-by, the Colt AR15.

I hope to get my daughter her first coyote this year with her 7MM-08, or the .223 Ultra Varmint.

PEPAW · « **Reply #17 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:46:30 AM »

.270 for all my deer hunting, if I can get the "project" finished soon. I still need to add butt pad, refinish, reassemble and start shooting.

pepaw

Varminter · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:54:23 AM »

445 supermag and 270 ultracomp

knight0334 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2005, 10:40:12 AM »

In Handi's:

45-70 in modern firearm season-antlered & anterless(if I haven't filled my antlerless tag)
.50cal in muzzleloader (early season) (antlerless only)

hellacatcher · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:50:50 AM »

the 204 will work on coyotes I know I did it last spring.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #21 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:01:13 PM »

.45-70 and .357max

Norseman112 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:04:07 PM »

Well for the doe season in WI I will be taking my .243 handi.
For coyote hunting in WI and Nebraska I will use my Ultra .223

Norse

Fred M · « **Reply #23 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:09:47 PM »

The only hunting Handi I have is the 257 Roberts. I will take two deer with it. Two more with the #1 Ruger 25-06 and maybe two more with the 25Hunter. I am getting two extra tags for each one I applied for. That makes six doe deer. Then I have a general white tail tag for a buck and another two supplementary tags for Whitetail does. I already lost count.

Some country folks will be really happy to get some deer given to.
My friend is a great jerky maker for the rest and two small ones for the freezer.

And if I am lucky I may get an Antelope draw?

handirifle · « **Reply #24 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:28:58 PM »

myarmor
Yes it's a factory fit, in fact they are still fitting it, along with a 20ga rifled slug barrel and sending a synthetic stock for me to try as well.

If the Handi isn't back in time to get it ready, it will be my Savage 30-06.

myarmor · « **Reply #25 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:46:55 PM »

I am sure it will be back in time. When you do make sure to fill us in on how it shoots.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:52:33 PM »

Lord willing and if the creek don't rise...I have plans for using my 45-70...30-06 Ultra-Comp...270 Ultra-Comp...and my rechambered 338-06.. to fill....1 Buck tag and 3 doe tags...and hopefully try out my 22 Hornet on some coyotes...

Mac

JPH45 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:52:48 PM »

38-55 and 357 Max

myarmor · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:54:24 PM »

Hows the 22 Hornet coming Mac? Work up some decent loads for it yet?

Mac11700 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2005, 07:01:51 PM »

Nope...going to try to get it all assembled tonite if I stay up...just put in a 16hr OT day at work...and these old bones are letting me know...

It came without any of the ejector parts...and no sites on it...and it is one of the real old ones they used to sell...so I have a-lot of fitting to do to make it work good...not to mention a complete reblue job to make it purty..:lol:....I was going to send it off this week and have it rechamberd to 222 Remington...but I think I'll rework it completely first and see how it shoots...and since my oldest already has dibbs on it and my custom stocks...well...I'll just have to get it all together for him...and of course I have to try it out first :wink:

Mac