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Re: What's reasonable accuracy out of a handgun?
« Reply #30 on: December 11, 2006, 09:17:31 AM »
with my 1911 I can shoot fairly quickly through a mag and keep it about 3" at 25yards free handed
for a hunting gun I expect 2" at 25 yards free handed
my new 657 7.5" 41 keyholes them at 25 yards off a bench and about 1.5 at 50 (with winchster 240g platinum tips_
I ran through two boxes at 25 yards free handed and there was a big chewed up hole about 1.5" and shots around that, total was about 2.5"   not bad for a new gun...

I read this with interest because I have just started handgun hunting, done lots and lots of semi auto "work", lots of lead at the range, some IPSC and IDPA stuff... but new to handgun hunting
I know I want to be able to take 50-60 yard shots freehanded with iron sights
I got my first deer yesterday morning, 46 long steps out, through both shoulders
I wanted to be behind the front shoulder, but dead is dead I guess..
I just want to be a better shot


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Re: What's reasonable accuracy out of a handgun?
« Reply #31 on: December 11, 2006, 11:52:59 AM »
ccoker , By free handed, do you mean off hand? One hand unsupported?
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Re: What's reasonable accuracy out of a handgun?
« Reply #32 on: December 11, 2006, 12:29:00 PM »
sorry, two handed, standing, no rest