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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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03/26/15 11:00 AM
03/26/15 11:00 AM
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Posts: 4,692 Heart of Dixie
Narrow Gap
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Heart of Dixie
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I have the Ruger Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger with the 7.5 inch barrel. I have a Burris Handgun scope mounted and shoot 325 grain Hornady. I have mine sighted in at 100 yards and it is very accurate at 100 yards. I do not hunt with it much at all II am just a big fan of Big Bore Revolvers.
Duty, Honor, Country
Robert E. Lee
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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03/26/15 02:26 PM
03/26/15 02:26 PM
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Posts: 403 Northern Alabama
CDillard
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Posts: 403
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Have you shot that 480 yet? Wondering about recoil?
I've got an 8 3/8 629 I'm going to try this year, hopefully. It's just got iron sights, but I'm going to try to get proficient out to 50 yards. I just purchased my scope and my Ruger is still on layaway. I have read that the 480 Ruger's recoil is similar to the 44 Magnum but not severe recoil like the 500 S&W or the 454 Casull.
Last edited by CDillard; 03/26/15 02:29 PM.
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: swamp_fever2002]
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03/26/15 03:09 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,495 Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I have a CVA muzzleloader pistol. Optima ? Yes. I love it. Got a 2x red dot on top. I think I can kill one to 50 yards. Pistol can do more than that but not the shooter. Fretted about how I was going to carry it. Almost bought big chest holster but went with sling and it just tucks right under your arm. Lots of guys shoot 70-100 grains according to Internet. I'm shooting a single 777 pellet. Bill Winke and his kids have killed lots of deer with rifle and one pellet. I figure pistol will too. It's very pleasant to shoot with 50 grains. 75 is stout.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: AC870]
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03/26/15 03:26 PM
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Posts: 35,440 Missouri
swamp_fever2002
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Missouri
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I have a CVA muzzleloader pistol. Optima ? Yes. I love it. Got a 2x red dot on top. I think I can kill one to 50 yards. Pistol can do more than that but not the shooter. Fretted about how I was going to carry it. Almost bought big chest holster but went with sling and it just tucks right under your arm. Lots of guys shoot 70-100 grains according to Internet. I'm shooting a single 777 pellet. Bill Winke and his kids have killed lots of deer with rifle and one pellet. I figure pistol will too. It's very pleasant to shoot with 50 grains. 75 is stout. I bought one last fall and I love shooting it. I put a sling and a BSA Edge 2-7X32 pistol scope on it which has a 12"-20" eye relief. I have put about 75 rounds through it so far and the scope has stayed true.
It takes a long time to grow an old friend.
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: swamp_fever2002]
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03/26/15 03:55 PM
03/26/15 03:55 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,495 Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I have a CVA muzzleloader pistol. Optima ? Yes. I love it. Got a 2x red dot on top. I think I can kill one to 50 yards. Pistol can do more than that but not the shooter. Fretted about how I was going to carry it. Almost bought big chest holster but went with sling and it just tucks right under your arm. Lots of guys shoot 70-100 grains according to Internet. I'm shooting a single 777 pellet. Bill Winke and his kids have killed lots of deer with rifle and one pellet. I figure pistol will too. It's very pleasant to shoot with 50 grains. 75 is stout. I bought one last fall and I love shooting it. I put a sling and a BSA Edge 2-7X32 pistol scope on it which has a 12"-20" eye relief. I have put about 75 rounds through it so far and the scope has stayed true. Nice rig. I'd been wanting one awhile. Buds had em for like $244. Bought my red dot from a buddy for $50. Got less than $300 in whole rig. It's most economical way to get into handgun hunting. I want a .357 but not ready to scratch that itch yet. I owned a nice Dan Wesson .357 once and had a Ruger .44 with a Leupold. Was guilty of trading and swapping too much in my misguided youth. I bought a TC Contender .44 Mag last fall. Had wanted one for years. Biggest disappointment ever. It was early model and not made near as solid as my CVA.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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03/26/15 04:45 PM
03/26/15 04:45 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,197 Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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I've got a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in 44 MAG with a 7 1/2" barrel. Just got it last year and carried it to the stand a few times, but did not have an opportunity to use it. Very well-balanced gun that have me 3" groups at 50 yards with open sights. At this time I don't plan to scope it. I will say that I love the heaviness of a Ruger 44 MAG. I had a S&W 629 with 8 3/8" barrel and the Ruger just feels better in my hand.
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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03/30/15 06:08 AM
03/30/15 06:08 AM
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rkt
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I've been wanting get a t/c pistol just haven't went through with buying one.
Jesus died for you,what are you doing for him?
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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04/01/15 12:38 PM
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S&W 500 Magnum topped with a Bushnell Elite 3200. I LOVE hunting with a handgun!!
If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: ford150man]
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04/01/15 04:42 PM
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Posts: 52,200 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
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S&W 500 Magnum topped with a Bushnell Elite 3200. I LOVE hunting with a handgun!! I've carried mine a few times. But i've yet to shoot anything with it though..
How many people am i willing to sacrifice for freedom? Everyone. All of them...
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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04/01/15 04:54 PM
04/01/15 04:54 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,953 Round ‘bout there
Clem
Mildly Quirky
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Mildly Quirky
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,953
Round ‘bout there
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That 500 Mag is a bruiser. Whew!
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
"Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013
"Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020
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Re: Handgun Hunters
[Re: CDillard]
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04/02/15 10:24 AM
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Posts: 18,837 .
ford150man
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I've shot a big doe with my 500 Mag. Literally threw her up in the air, barrel rolled her and dropped her facing the opposite direction. She didn't so much as flinch. Hardest hitting bullet I've ever seen. The firearm doesn't kick too bad as it is very well balanced but you better be sure you have ear plugs in when you shoot it. It makes a hellacious noise!!
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If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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