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06 October 2009, 01:49

vegard_dino

Starting with handgun hunting.

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

06 October 2009, 02:38

Whitworth

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"

06 October 2009, 03:40

bfrshooter

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.

06 October 2009, 05:48

TBEAR99

i also concur the 45 colt is good if not the 44 mag forget anything else

06 October 2009, 07:19

Dogchaser

I think it comes down to which one you shoot the best between the 44 and 45 Colt.

06 October 2009, 14:42

vegard_dino

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.

06 October 2009, 16:24

MS Hitman

Hey Whitworth, we need to get this fellow over for a hog hunt in the South.

06 October 2009, 16:30

Whitworth

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"

06 October 2009, 21:40

OLBIKER

45 colt is a good choice.Hunting with Whitworth and MS Hitman would also be a good choice!!!!

06 October 2009, 23:16

Whitworth

quote:
Originally posted by OLBIKER:
45 colt is a good choice.Hunting with Whitworth and MS Hitman would also be a good choice!!!!

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"

07 October 2009, 03:47

TBEAR99

quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
quote:
Originally posted by OLBIKER:
45 colt is a good choice.Hunting with Whitworth and MS Hitman would also be a good choice!!!!

LOL! You'll never be the same!

I can vouce for the you will never be the same after hunting with whitworth

07 October 2009, 06:13

Whitworth

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"

09 October 2009, 00:18

vegard_dino

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.

10 October 2009, 05:53

TBEAR99

when are you planning on coming over maybe we can put a hog hunt together to match your trip

10 October 2009, 16:26

vegard_dino

Hi there

Well, in march-April will I go.
If april, it has to be early, like the 10 first days.

10 October 2009, 18:58

Whitworth

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"

10 October 2009, 19:01

MS Hitman

Hey Whitworth, any ideas for a place yet?

10 October 2009, 19:04

scr83jp

quote:
Originally posted by vegard_dino:
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

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.

10 October 2009, 19:20

scr83jp

quote:
Originally posted by vegard_dino:
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

What brand of hangun are you using?

10 October 2009, 19:25

Whitworth

quote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Hey Whitworth, any ideas for a place yet?

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"

10 October 2009, 21:22

vegard_dino

quote:
North Carolina

HI all

I use a Ruger. Bisley grip, 5 1/2". Easy to carry and nice to shot.

So, North Carolina......Hug only or?

11 October 2009, 07:22

TBEAR99

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.

11 October 2009, 17:21

bfrshooter

quote:
Posted 11 October 2009 07:22 Hide Post
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. beer

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR

If I get to go, make that 2 coolers!

11 October 2009, 18:22

vegard_dino

Sounds very interesting.....and the cooler thing to

What kind of hunting will you be doing, stalking? Blinds?

11 October 2009, 23:32

Whitworth

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"

12 October 2009, 21:41

TBEAR99

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

12 October 2009, 21:47

daniel77

quote:
Originally posted by TBEAR99:
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

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.

12 October 2009, 22:00

Whitworth

quote:
Originally posted by TBEAR99:
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

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"