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Hi all I am just about to start with handgun hunting. I amused to shoot the 45 acp, 375, 44 mag and the 45 colt with heavy loads. Like a "soft" 454. I will not be able to hunt here in europe with the gun, but will go to the US for hog, deer and so. So, what cal to go with? I am thinking a 45 colt with heavy loads, made more or less as a "mini" 454. But, all help and input is good for me, I am new to it. Thanks for looking Cheers all Vegard_dino | ||
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You can't go wrong with the .45 Colt in my opinion and loaded properly, you will be well served. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I agree, or the .44. forget the others. Don't look for top speed, just accuracy. I am interested in where you are going to hunt. | |||
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i also concur the 45 colt is good if not the 44 mag forget anything else DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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I think it comes down to which one you shoot the best between the 44 and 45 Colt. | |||
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Hi and thank you for the help. Well, then I will go for the 45 Colt, slow and heavy. Just as with my other guns. I have not booked a hunt yet, but will look into a Arizona hunt, for javelina, predators and if I can a lion. But, nothing is booked yet. Have to get the gun and the loads ready first. Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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Hey Whitworth, we need to get this fellow over for a hog hunt in the South. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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Yeah, you are right -- better than running around in the AZ desert!  Vegard, when are you coming to the US? Do you have to hunt in the southwest, or can you come to the southeast for a hunt? "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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45 colt is a good choice.Hunting with Whitworth and MS Hitman would also be a good choice!!!! | |||
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LOL! You'll never be the same! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I can vouce for the you will never be the same after hunting with whitworth DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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Thanks TBEAR!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Hi all Sorry, have been out for roe deer hunting, so no mail reading... But, why AZ? Well, part from that I have never hunted in the desert, I can hunt all over the US. THe southeast is interesting to. Where you have in mind Withworth and MS Hitman? I am coming over next year, these fall is to busy here, and have to get the hunting loads ready to. So, 2010, here I come. Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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when are you planning on coming over maybe we can put a hog hunt together to match your trip DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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Hi there Well, in march-April will I go. If april, it has to be early, like the 10 first days. Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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And that is precisely the time of year we plan on going....... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Hey Whitworth, any ideas for a place yet? If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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Check out http://www.buffalobore.com for 45 colt ammo A friend used Heavy Colt +P Pistol & Handgun Ammo (SKU 3B/20) 300gr Speer JFN 1325 fps/ME 1170 ft lbs ($37.35) in his Ruger Blackhawk with 4 5/8 inch barrel plus Hogue Rubber Grips to drop a running wounded cow elk in Idaho.A 65 yard shot in her head dropped her. | |||
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What brand of hangun are you using? | |||
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I found a great place in North Carolina...... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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HI all I use a Ruger. Bisley grip, 5 1/2". Easy to carry and nice to shot. So, North Carolina......Hug only or? Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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vegard_dino the bisley is a great gun.It would be our pleasure to have you with us only one rule i know of is i drive the oldest truck so i have to bring a cooler full of good beer.  DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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If I get to go, make that 2 coolers!  | |||
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Sounds very interesting.....and the cooler thing to  What kind of hunting will you be doing, stalking? Blinds? Cheers all Vegard_dino | |||
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Hunting out of a stand. Plenty of coolers of beer! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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bfr don't worry i was only short a 12 pack last time and i'm not drinking coors light again just because the south don't know what good beer is DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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I can't speak for all of the South, but I agree with the coors light = piss assessment. And remember, down here you can buy beer at just about any store, on any day of the week. None of that only at a liquor store and not on Sunday BS. | |||
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I wouldn't trade our bad beer for your gun laws! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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that is cold....I would drink the south beer too if i could get rid of ny gun laws without moving out of state DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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