Author Topic: your deer handis (Read 1873 times)

lostsniper308 · « **on:** October 30, 2005, 10:58:48 AM »

Well i thought i'd have some fun and adk y'all which gun(s) use for deer from the NEF/H&R line up. I figured this could last at least a dozen posts given that buying a handi usually results in another and another and another and i could type this multiple times, so this should be a fun thread to have.

As for me i've got my acually only center-fire Ultra Hunter in .308 (as y'all probably know by now) but since then the Nikon came off and now it sports a Simmons Pro-diamond 1.5-5x32. Also for no real viable reason i some camoflauged it with Allen Burlap, nothing special just a strip loose around the scope another around the grip and one more around the foreend.

Woodbutcher · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2005, 12:15:34 PM »

OK, here goes! 45/70 Handy, 4x Tasco, nylon sling with sholder pad, nylon cartridge holder.
Always been fascinated with the cartridge, now I have one. Very satisfied with the rifle over all! Better than I thought it would be!
I want to try a 2x scope, think that will serve me better. 4x seems too much for short range.
The cartridge holder has worked well, and I would like to get a leather cheek pad with cartridge holder. This item has been discussed here already.
My other rifle is a muzzleloader, it holds very well offhand. Sometimes I gotta choose, tough job!
Woodbutcher

kufford · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2005, 12:44:57 PM »

My new favorite rifle, the 45/70 BC with a 3x9 Nikon Buckmasters. It is an amazing rifle.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2005, 01:34:13 PM »

Hmmm, that's a tough one!!! I'd have ta say one of the 45-70s right now, but it depends on where I go to hunt.....if'n I head to some of the walk-ins to clearcuts on gated roads, I'd have ta pic the .270 or .30-06 UltraComp or maybe the .280.....or maybe the .25-06.....or maybe even the .338-06!! That's if'n I even get to go this year!!! :roll:

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2005, 02:14:12 PM »

45-70 HandiRifle, my 30-30 Handi, or if the woods get real thick, a smoothbore Pardner w/Red Dot or a Tracker I shotgun, 12 or 20 gauge, with Brenneke-Rottwiel slugs, OR, my special 19" barrelled .280 Remington HandiRifle w/peep sights, aka "Thunderboomer"!!!....<><.... :grin:

Markus · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2005, 02:29:48 PM »

Since I don't get to hunt with a rifle in Delaware I'd have to say my Topper Deluxe Slug. !2ga with a ported 24"barrel and open sights. Just like a tracker2 except it's ported and comes with a recoil pad and the topper black stock and nickle receiver. This is one of the finest deer getting tools ever constructed by man. I have a feeling that when I get to spread out into another state or two the 45-70,357mag or 30-06ultracomp will see some action.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2005, 03:11:44 PM »

I cant name just one either!!!
here in Connecticut we can only use a shotgun on state land but centerfires are allowd on private if you are on more than 10 acres.
SO,...I have two selections:
My 12ga Ultra slug for state lands and my 357 Maxi for private. Both carry the same Leupold 1X4 VXII SHOTGUN scope.

That centerfire choice was mighty hard, I REALLY LOVE my 45-70 and now I have a 500 to break in....... I am glad I have multiple tags!!!! :-D :-D

CW

kenbev · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2005, 03:42:24 PM »

I plan to start out with my 7X64. Then go to the 7X57 and 30-40 Kraig..

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2005, 04:31:37 PM »

don't sweat over it

i said guns not rifles and i used the plural form so as many as you want to put

Great posts all. I didn't even know some of them calibers y'all got were made in handis! were they rebored or do they sell em as X-tra?
"thunderboomer" :lol: i like that short barrel= loud bang i take it.

I recamoed my .308 now liek the whole forend is covered and 80% or so of the scope is, kinda looks like something outta "enemy at the gates"

. any of youse guys camod your guns?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2005, 04:49:11 PM »

Quote from: lostsniper308

don't sweat over it I didn't even know some of them calibers y'all got were made in handis! were they rebored or do they sell em as X-tra?

There's a fairly complete list in the FAQ with the twist rates of most all the Handi calibers that have been available at one time or another. The .30-40 is a rechamber, the .338-06 is a rechamber/rebore.

dawei · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2005, 04:54:19 PM »

CW:

You may want to change your tag line from head to heade; (not trying to be a Smart A$$; was just an English major). It's a great quote!

Mac11700 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2005, 07:33:27 PM »

Quote from: dawei

CW:

You may want to change your tag line from head to heade; (not trying to be a Smart Alleck; was just an English major). It's a great quote!

In truth nor am I......the appropriate word would be Heed...

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And you are quite correct...it is a great quote...

Mac

Mac11700 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2005, 07:41:27 PM »

I will have 2 or 3 with me this season...my 338-06...my 270 Ultra-Comp...and my 45-70...

Mac

bladerunner · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2005, 08:51:13 PM »

I'm just hoping to take a deer with my superlight .243 this year,but at the moment it's at the factory to be checked for accuracy problems

but i'm looking to get another handi in 7mm-08

cwlongshot · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2005, 12:40:02 AM »

Thanks guys!! I fixed it this AM... :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

hellacatcher · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2005, 12:52:49 AM »

Depends on how I fell that day a 357max,30-30, 45-70, 12ga slug or a huntsman. Too many to choses.

Tcallbuilder · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2005, 01:12:35 AM »

We have an early muzzleloader season here in Va. so the huntsman will get the nod.

Wont have a lot of time to hunt during the centerfire rifle season, but time spent will be with the 30-06 handi.

Took both guns to the range yesterday just to check zero....They are ready!!

TCB

PEPAW · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2005, 02:04:13 AM »

Mine is a plain jane .270 with a 3 x9 Elite. Still trying to tune it in, but will probably be using the 115 grain Recoil Management Loads at close range because it shoots them well.
If I can get it dialed in with full loads, this will be my full time deer rifle.

pepaw

MtJerry · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2005, 02:22:31 AM »

445 Super Mag with William WGRS Peep sight.

My 45-70 is quickly taking a back seat to the Super Mag.

knight0334 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2005, 03:06:11 AM »

My plain-jane 45-70 with a sling from an "assault rifle" that I used to own. Factory open sites. Ejector mod'd to spring extractor.

...farely simple unit. I prefer to stalk my deer in dense pine and brush thickets. Open sites and fast handling rifles go a long ways farther then scoped long action rifles.

I carry a sidegun too just incase I catch a case of the fumble fingers in the cold. It being either my 10.5" Virginian Dragoon .44mag or my 8" Colt Python .357mag.

The stepson will be using a 30-30 Handi that I bought him. Open sights and inexpensive sing too..

poncaguy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2005, 03:34:57 AM »

Wish I had about 6 deer tags instead of 2,
45-70 with Choate Varmit stock
SS 243
30-30
44 Mag
7mm-08 ( the one I will use most )
bull barrel 243 ( the`very accurate one!)
308 with Choate Varmit stock ( it and 08 will get the most time)

bladerunner · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2005, 04:53:19 AM »

Ponca,come on down to Georgia,we get to shoot 9 does and 2 bucks this year,you'll need more guns (and that's ALWAYS a good thing)or better yet,go to Alabama,they get to shoot a deer a day :grin:

coop2564 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2005, 05:26:35 AM »

308 with the Choate fluted Varmit forend and 3-9 prohunter simmons with a very deadly 150gr failsafe bullet.

poncaguy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2005, 05:56:49 AM »

bladerunner,
Been to ur beautful state once, Ft. Gordon MP school. I have a Ruger 77 260, a Winchester 270WSM, Contender 15" 45-70 and 357 Max, anda Encore with 7mm-08 and 460 S&W barrels, so I'm ready for more deer!

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2005, 06:24:17 AM »

oh my many rifles and shotguns. But noone has camed one?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2005, 06:33:06 AM »

How bout a camo'd shotgun?? :-D

Guess that's not whatcha were lookin for..... :oops:

Norseman112 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2005, 06:34:32 AM »

I will give my .243 a try on some doe shooting.

Norse

fortress49 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2005, 06:58:39 AM »

I camoed my handirifle. Just the stock and forearm though. Not the metal parts. I did a "home/bubba" job on mine. It does not look fantastic but it looks OK. And, it works well. I figure that I can always replace the stocks and forend with some nice wood if I ever want to.

Matt

greenjeans · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2005, 01:24:33 PM »

Favorite is synthetic 30-06 with Simmons .44 Mag Scope. Like the short barrel. I have a 25-06 Ultra, but don't use it as much. 30-06 is my go to.

andrewtheelder38 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2005, 04:21:06 PM »

I have a few, but my two favorites are the new 30-30 that i just tried out for the first time today, it is what i plan to use this year almost exclusively...the .270 Ultra-Comp gives you a rush of muzzle blast but it is accurate, very well made, balances nice, comes to shoulder nice, and kicks about like a 22-250....plus it looks so damned cool.....but the 45-70 with the 30mm red dot scope is hard to beat here in the eastern woods....plan to get a tracker 20-guage slug fun for next year and a 22 hornet for woodchucks this spring....I am keeping the 30-30 open sighted, the 270 has a thompson center 3-9x40 scope, the 45-70 has a large BSA red dot sight, the 280 handi has a tc 1.5-5.4x32 scope.....