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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 475/480

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« Reply #30 on: October 10, 2005, 07:38:02 AM »
Last year I got (4) deer with the SW 500 cal,(2)-TC Encore ,(2)-SW 500 8 3/8" bll.
 I will probably use a TC Encore Reeder 375GNR #2,w/ Barnes 210 X at 2500 fps this setup shoots tiny groups.

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« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2005, 04:27:39 PM »
In the past I have used a 44mag with good results. However this year I will use a 480 ruger.
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« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2005, 05:10:25 PM »
Blackjack, how does the 480 Ruger compare with the S&W 460?
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« Reply #33 on: October 11, 2005, 01:00:50 PM »
Same as it always was, same as it always was.

The .41 mag.

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« Reply #34 on: October 12, 2005, 01:37:37 AM »
I hunt deer with the 357 mag, 44 mag and this year with a T/C Contender in 35 Rem, loaded with the Nosler Partition HG .357 180 grain.  :grin:
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« Reply #35 on: October 14, 2005, 06:07:31 PM »
S.B. as of late my job prohibits me from conducting any classes, but I do get to take out interested people on occasion.

Last weekend I got to have the joy of helping a troubled 14 year old girl
learn how to shoot a centerfire rifle.I had loaded some cast bullets with a light load of H4227 for my wife to shoot, but her joints have deteriorated so badly that she can no longer shoot.

The girl had a ball. I took some targets that would react without any question when hit, and let her shoot until her mother decided it was time to go.

Now she wants to go hunting with me this fall. :grin:

Another one into the fold..... :lol:
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« Reply #36 on: October 18, 2005, 01:14:43 AM »
Have used a T/C Encore in 7mm-08 for several years but usually also carry S&W .44 Special with 255 gr. "Keith" loads for any good shot under 25 yards.  Have been successful with a .357 mag several years ago but consider this as a marginal caliber in a handgun and only to be used under ideal conditions.

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« Reply #37 on: October 18, 2005, 11:02:58 AM »
:lol: 444 marlin in 10" tc 250 gr.nosler partition 1900fps.
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« Reply #38 on: October 19, 2005, 08:40:10 AM »
my 454 for hogs and dads 500 s&w for whatever.
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anything less than 500lbs.
« Reply #39 on: October 20, 2005, 08:03:48 AM »
is covered by my trusty 10mm. I have an excellent Taurus M44 6.5" in which I have total confidence. My upgrade will be a S&W 500 but I also intend to switch to a 5" (+or-) for the .44 duties. Also don't overlook the .44 spl--underrated and very accurate! :wink:
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« Reply #40 on: October 20, 2005, 09:14:12 AM »
Quote from: mervin444
:lol: 444 marlin in 10" tc 250 gr.nosler partition 1900fps.


Is there a revolver chambered for this round?
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« Reply #41 on: October 20, 2005, 01:11:56 PM »
yes a company called BFR (believe that's the ridgt initials,if not try BRF)in the 444 marlin.
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« Reply #42 on: October 20, 2005, 01:43:06 PM »
Forgot to mention got a small spike (for the table on opening day) at a ranged 200 yards and put him down in his tracks.Mmmmm good stuff!!Used to shooting at 200 yards with the IHMSA.
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« Reply #43 on: October 23, 2005, 03:34:11 AM »
I use a Springfield 1911A1 V16 Longslide 45 Super using 200gr. XTP`s
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« Reply #44 on: October 24, 2005, 07:08:56 AM »
Ruger Blackhawk in .357 mag.
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« Reply #45 on: November 02, 2005, 11:42:55 AM »
This will be my first season with a handgun-- Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in 45Colt topped with a Leupold 2x scope.  Hard cast 255swc with 9.2 grains of Unique under it.  Ya, it is a powderpuff load, but she's accurate and should be able to punch through the shoulders of a whitetail at hunting ranges.

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« Reply #46 on: November 05, 2005, 04:52:04 PM »
I scored on a doe with my .41 mag Redhawk already this year. I am now carrying a T/C Contender 14" 7-30 Waters. If I get lucky with the Contender I will probably try with a S&W 29 .44 Mag.

Handgun hunting is a blast. :-D
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Re: What caliber do you hunt deer with?
« Reply #47 on: November 06, 2005, 12:51:22 AM »
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If you hunt whitetail deer with a revolver, what caliber do you hunt with?

 
I've never hunter deer with a revolver, I use a 10" TC Contender in 357 Max.
If I were to use a revolver it would be the only one I own, a S&W 624 6 1/2"  barrel in 44 Special, loaded with a Kieth 250 gr cast SWC doing 1000 fps.  Or perhaps a 200 gr Nosler JHP load that I'm working on.
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« Reply #48 on: November 06, 2005, 11:14:50 AM »
I hunt mule deer with a T.C. in 7x30 super 14 w. 4x leupold or 357 herret super 14 w. 1.5 x 5 redfield and 180 gr hornadys both will kill clean at 150 yds. :grin:
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« Reply #49 on: November 19, 2005, 05:04:41 PM »
.357 GP100
.44 mag SRH
and maybe this year .454 cassul
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« Reply #50 on: November 20, 2005, 01:40:54 AM »
FA 83 in 454
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« Reply #51 on: November 20, 2005, 01:33:35 PM »
44 mag in the Redhawk.   Awhile back some one was wanting to compare the 44 mag to a 50 BP to a 410 slug.  the velocities are about the same for all three however, only the 44 and 50 BP have about the same bullet weights.  The 410 slug is 1/5 ounce - 87.5 grains!  Draw your own conclusions......
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« Reply #52 on: January 03, 2006, 09:00:45 AM »
used 44mag for a while (didn't like desert eagle), switched to bfr 45-70 for a lot of animals, now i'm trying the 460 s&w (havn't had an opportunity with this yet.
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« Reply #53 on: January 03, 2006, 02:21:30 PM »
I use an Aimpoint-mounted Smith 624 (sold my .44 magnums, too much of a good thing!)

My handload is the Keith 250 gn swc, hardcast over 13.2 gns of 2400, alox lube. Velocity runs 1050 fps and will put 10 shots into 1.5" off sandbags at 25 yds. Might not sound very powerful but it shoots through washing machines at 75 yds with that hard-cast Keith bullet. I've only recovered one bullet from game.

This gun/load has accounted for 21 whitetails, three javelina and two hogs over the years.

HH to all!
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Ruger Super BlackHawk 10 1/2
« Reply #54 on: January 03, 2006, 08:44:19 PM »


I prefer a Super BlackHawk 44mag. 10 1/2 in. barrel.  Until I see a Ruger Bisley in .480 Ruger with a 10in. barrel it's my Fav.
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« Reply #55 on: January 04, 2006, 10:12:49 AM »
I used to carry a SBH .44, but now use a .480 Ruger SRH with a 7-1/2" barrel and a 2X Burris scope.
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« Reply #56 on: January 04, 2006, 11:46:22 AM »
Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 with 10 1/2" and 300 WFNGC bullets from grizzly ammunition
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« Reply #57 on: January 04, 2006, 11:49:22 AM »
44 mag in a T/C contender, with a 4x scope
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« Reply #58 on: January 04, 2006, 11:59:20 AM »
FA 83 in 475 Linebaugh.  I load it with 400 grain hard cast lead at 1,000 fps.
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« Reply #59 on: January 22, 2006, 03:31:29 PM »
Revolver:

Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2 " in .44 Magnum

Contenders:

I have been successful with a 12" 35 Remington and currently 15" 6.5 JDJ
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