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What caliber do you hunt whitetail deer with?

.44 magnum
82 (38.9%)
.41 magnum
21 (10%)
.357 magnum
25 (11.8%)
other
83 (39.3%)

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Voting closed: September 21, 2005, 02:44:19 PM

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Offline S.B.

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What caliber do you hunt deer with?
« on: September 21, 2005, 02:44:19 PM »
If you hunt whitetail deer with a revolver, what caliber do you hunt with?
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2005, 04:36:00 PM »
I have used the 44 Mag in the past , but the 460 Mag will be my new choice this year.  :D
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2005, 05:09:30 PM »
44
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2005, 06:20:04 AM »
44 mag
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2005, 07:17:46 AM »
.45LC, 200GRN rnfp Lazercast bullet, aprox 35grns of BP sub in starline casses with CCI standard LP primers. Plenty of power for Deer out to about 75yds from a 5&1/2in Single Action.


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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2005, 10:04:52 AM »
Will use 15" Contender 357 Max and 15" Encore 460 S&W....... 8)
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2005, 11:11:32 AM »
I'll be using the same caliber I've taken critters from chipmunks to elk-sized+ African big game with, the .41Magnum.
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2005, 11:40:55 AM »
.35 Rem from a 14", 7-30 Waters from a 14", and 7mm TCU from 10".
While all these are technically rifle rounds, I do shoot them from a pistol. Hopefully I'll tag a deer this year with my .444 Marlin in 10"
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2005, 01:16:29 PM »
480 325 gr. XTP out of a SRH.
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2005, 02:06:04 PM »
Forgot to add the .45 Win Mag.
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« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2005, 03:33:49 PM »
I use a 475 Linebaugh most of the time but this year I hope to switch up with a 44 Special some. If I get a chance to set my reloading bench back up I may try a 500 Linebaugh but more than likely this gun wont see the deer woods till 2006, Lord willing.

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« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2005, 04:14:35 PM »
44---45colt---500mag :grin:
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2005, 02:18:32 AM »
.45 Colt :D
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2005, 02:27:51 AM »
44 mag, Ruger Redhawk or 14" Contender.

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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2005, 03:21:00 AM »
.45 Colt (300 GR. Lead SWC with 21.5 grains W 296 - approx 1100 fps out of Ruger Blackhawk).
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« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2005, 04:07:19 AM »
.41 mag, .357 mag, .45 Colt.  Sold the .480.
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44 magnum
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2005, 05:30:17 AM »
Although I have used a .357 magnum, for deer hunting I prefer my SRH in 44 magnum.

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« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2005, 07:35:18 AM »
I use 45LC 44 mag and 357 mag Lately though I've been carrying the 357 more. It's lighter than the blackhawks and very accurate and it's stainless so in wet weather I grab it first.

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« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2005, 08:56:06 AM »
7mm Remington BR with Nosler 140 gr. Partition bullets.
Handgun: TC Encore, 15 inch barrel.
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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2005, 12:46:29 PM »
:cb2: Now I might sneek the new .41 mag on occasion, but normally it's a .44.
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« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2005, 03:00:55 AM »
I voted .44 Mag.  I have taken several whitetails with my Smith model 29.  I believe the .357 is a little light for deer sized game.  
 
I've been intending to compare energy levels produced by a .44 mag, a .50 caliber muzzleloader, and a .410 shotgun slug (which is now legal in some states, I think).  
 
I have never understood the inconsistencies of hunting laws between states with similar terrain and population density.
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« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2005, 02:27:14 PM »
Please post your findings as I have some "old 410 slugs". I know of some more "senior citizens" use 44 Sp 240 hard cast for white tail and will swear by them.
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« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2005, 10:17:03 PM »
SBH .44 mag,w/250 gr.plantium tip hp's............Rick
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« Reply #23 on: October 07, 2005, 06:20:40 AM »
This is the first year we in DE can use handguns to hunt deer with and I will use my S&W 500 shooting 270gr bullets. :D
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« Reply #24 on: October 07, 2005, 09:58:39 AM »
jro45, congratulations. Last year was our first for Illinois. Been a long wait hasn't it?
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« Reply #25 on: October 07, 2005, 04:50:33 PM »
When I hunt with a revolver I use my Mod 29 44 magnum loaded with the 200 gr. Hornady XTP bullet.

Other times use a Remington XP100 chambered in 7mm-08.
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« Reply #26 on: October 08, 2005, 05:19:05 PM »
I like to take my .44 SRH or my .480 SRH.
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« Reply #27 on: October 09, 2005, 02:57:36 AM »
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I like to take my .44 SRH or my .480 SRH.


I see your also involved in helping others get into the hunting and shooting sports. I too teach Hunters Safety here in Illinois. I get great joy in helping others get into our sport. On average, we put over a hundred kids a year through the oourse and start them shooting shotgun at flying targets. Thanks for the help in "Bama" and keep up the good work.
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« Reply #28 on: October 09, 2005, 02:06:20 PM »
:grin:I use a S&W 629 Classic with 44 mag reloads ( 240 gr XTP on top of 22.5 gr. of H110) .
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« Reply #29 on: October 09, 2005, 07:15:27 PM »
I am new to hunting but this year I will be using a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag. with 7.5 inch bbl.  Many have told me I'm nuts to start hunting using a handgun but I think there is nothing like starting with what you are most comfortable with.
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