Short Shot
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I am planning on assembling a revolver/carbine combination of either .357Mag, .45Colt, or .44Mag. The purpose is for backcountry hiking/camping/hunting with deer, pig, or black bear a consideration as game.
The carbine would be a Win. Model 1894 Trails End. I currently own a Ruger GP100 .357mag w/4bl (mmm, mmm, gun), so a the '94 in .357 seemed the natural choice. But I recently fired a .44mag S&W Model 29 w/6-&-1/2bl and absolutely loved it; I imagine .44mag would be productive in a lever action. I also thoroughly enjoy my Springfield Armory GI in .45ACP and thought a wheel gun in .45C could be a nice for the trail, along with the '94. The thought just occured that I could get an M1 Thompson to...oh, I live in California...never mind.
I will be handloading soon; getting ready to order the whole set-up. I know that Hornady has recently produced their LEVERevolution ammo designed specifically for the purpose of the carbine. So what is the best combo and why? And should I use the Hornady, or handload this combo?
The carbine would be a Win. Model 1894 Trails End. I currently own a Ruger GP100 .357mag w/4bl (mmm, mmm, gun), so a the '94 in .357 seemed the natural choice. But I recently fired a .44mag S&W Model 29 w/6-&-1/2bl and absolutely loved it; I imagine .44mag would be productive in a lever action. I also thoroughly enjoy my Springfield Armory GI in .45ACP and thought a wheel gun in .45C could be a nice for the trail, along with the '94. The thought just occured that I could get an M1 Thompson to...oh, I live in California...never mind.
I will be handloading soon; getting ready to order the whole set-up. I know that Hornady has recently produced their LEVERevolution ammo designed specifically for the purpose of the carbine. So what is the best combo and why? And should I use the Hornady, or handload this combo?
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