phantomak47
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I am thinking of getting a revolver for handgun hunting and I was wondering what everyone out there has for rigs?
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sc1911cwp
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S&w 610
Can't upload picture. Sorry
Can't upload picture. Sorry
critter
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Hunting revolver? Might I presume for big game (ie not a .22 rimfire)?
I have a Ruger stanless hunter model blackhawk with the Bisley grip frame in .44 mag that is a fine piece. It took a little bit of 'tweaking' but it is a very accurate firearm and, with reloading, I can shoot a load matched to most any condition desired. Give it a look. I have a fixed 4X scope mounted on it and it far outshoots the Ruger Redhawk .44 I previously owned. I know that individual guns vary though and the Redhawk would be another good choice for you to look into.
Good luck. Handgun hunting is a blast!
I have a Ruger stanless hunter model blackhawk with the Bisley grip frame in .44 mag that is a fine piece. It took a little bit of 'tweaking' but it is a very accurate firearm and, with reloading, I can shoot a load matched to most any condition desired. Give it a look. I have a fixed 4X scope mounted on it and it far outshoots the Ruger Redhawk .44 I previously owned. I know that individual guns vary though and the Redhawk would be another good choice for you to look into.
Good luck. Handgun hunting is a blast!
P95Carry
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I would recommend any of these tho for favorite I'd say the SRH in .454 Casull is ideal. I happen to like long tubes!
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Near forgot! I would include this too tho have not done other than range shooting with it. BFR in 45-70.
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Near forgot! I would include this too tho have not done other than range shooting with it. BFR in 45-70.
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wundudnee
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Any N-Frame S&W with a 6" or longer barrel. The top one here is a
27-2 .357, probably a little light for what you want. The middle one is the 610 in 10mm, it'll do well for what you're looking for. The bottom one is a 45 cal model of 1950 and it shoots hard straight and cheap.
27-2 .357, probably a little light for what you want. The middle one is the 610 in 10mm, it'll do well for what you're looking for. The bottom one is a 45 cal model of 1950 and it shoots hard straight and cheap.
Brian Williams
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Ruger's Hunter line of Blackhawks are great. I have a 45 Colt Bisley Hunter. It is a great gun but I am selling it due to the fact my wrist and elbow cannot handle the recoil.
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Texas Colt
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I'll cast another vote for the N frame S&W. I hunt with a 4" stainless Mountain Gun in 45 Colt. It has put two bucks in the freezer so far.
phantomak47
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Big Bores only ....extended to 357mag.
I would like to see some 500 sw......nice so far.
I would like to see some 500 sw......nice so far.
JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone
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1st one is a Dan Wesson .357mag. Pretty accurate. 2nd is a Ruger Redhawk in .44mag.
After seeing what P95 has to shoot. I have to show what us po-people have to hunt with... I also have another Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley model in .44mag that has taken five Blacktails in Washington. And it was the one in my hand after shooting my Blackbear with 30-06 at pistol range. Gawd don't I regret not taking him with the pistol!!! (300 pounds, squared out just over 6 feet. That may be small by some standards, but it's above average for Washington.) Still, as he wallowed in the brush, howling, crying, after being shot at 75 feet, Did I rechamber the old Springfield? You betcha! But the Blackhawk came to the hand soon after. I seldom travel the woods without hunting caliber pistol. Nothing smaller than .357mag with 13gn or AA#9 behind a 158gn JHP. And for the .44mag, 19gn of AA#9 behind a 300gn Seirra SP. Or 23.5gn of 296 behind a Sierra 250gn FPJ. Smokin loads! (These loads are what I've worked up. They may not be safe in your pistol. Please work your loads up safely.)
-Steve
After seeing what P95 has to shoot. I have to show what us po-people have to hunt with... I also have another Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley model in .44mag that has taken five Blacktails in Washington. And it was the one in my hand after shooting my Blackbear with 30-06 at pistol range. Gawd don't I regret not taking him with the pistol!!! (300 pounds, squared out just over 6 feet. That may be small by some standards, but it's above average for Washington.) Still, as he wallowed in the brush, howling, crying, after being shot at 75 feet, Did I rechamber the old Springfield? You betcha! But the Blackhawk came to the hand soon after. I seldom travel the woods without hunting caliber pistol. Nothing smaller than .357mag with 13gn or AA#9 behind a 158gn JHP. And for the .44mag, 19gn of AA#9 behind a 300gn Seirra SP. Or 23.5gn of 296 behind a Sierra 250gn FPJ. Smokin loads! (These loads are what I've worked up. They may not be safe in your pistol. Please work your loads up safely.)
-Steve
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Gixerman1000
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Here are some of my hunting handguns
S&W 500 - 500 mag 8 3/8"
S&W 629 - 44 mag 6.5"
S&W 657 - 41 mag 6.5"
S&W 627 - 357 mag 5.5"
S&W 686 -357 mag 6"
Ruger Super Redhawk - 454 casull 7.5"
S&W 500 - 500 mag 8 3/8"
S&W 629 - 44 mag 6.5"
S&W 657 - 41 mag 6.5"
S&W 627 - 357 mag 5.5"
S&W 686 -357 mag 6"
Ruger Super Redhawk - 454 casull 7.5"
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ruger super redhawk in 480 ruger, and s&w 686 in 357 mag.
well, i dunno what happened to the picture - it said it uploaded, and now it won't show up, and i can't fix it, so you'll have to use your imagination... the 480 wears a silver 2x nikon, and the 686 is nekkid up top.
well, i dunno what happened to the picture - it said it uploaded, and now it won't show up, and i can't fix it, so you'll have to use your imagination... the 480 wears a silver 2x nikon, and the 686 is nekkid up top.
Steve in PA
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Ruger Super Redhawk .44mag (9 1/2") with a Bushnell 2x6 scope carried in an Uncle Mikes Bandolier Holster.
gbran
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Ugly pic, but...........
454 SRH w/Burris 2x
Taurus 22WMR w/JPoint red dot
454 SRH w/Burris 2x
Taurus 22WMR w/JPoint red dot
Marshall
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I would not be surprised if the Bushnell Holo sights got jacked up on a .44 Mag. Maybe not?
I have two Rugers, a Redhawk and a Super Redhawk both in 7 1/2". Both sport Aimpoint Red Dots. I like the Red dot sights for hunting, if I'm going to use anything other than ironsights.
I have two Rugers, a Redhawk and a Super Redhawk both in 7 1/2". Both sport Aimpoint Red Dots. I like the Red dot sights for hunting, if I'm going to use anything other than ironsights.
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birddog
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This is the 629-2 I use for backup when bowhunting for bears in Maine.
And this is the Taurus M-44 I used to kill a mature 8 pointer in Western New York with in 2004.
And this is my Dan Wesson .357 along with the Taurus M-44.
And this is the Taurus M-44 I used to kill a mature 8 pointer in Western New York with in 2004.
And this is my Dan Wesson .357 along with the Taurus M-44.
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Starting @ high noon:
7.5" Ruger Flattop 44 mag
5.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk converted to Bisley 44 mag
6.5" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 629 44 mag
5" S&W 29 Classic 44 mag
5.5" Ruger Redhawk 44 mag
My latest 44 is in the shop getting custom work done.
Guess what caliber I like
7.5" Ruger Flattop 44 mag
5.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk converted to Bisley 44 mag
6.5" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 29-2 44 mag
4" S&W 629 44 mag
5" S&W 29 Classic 44 mag
5.5" Ruger Redhawk 44 mag
My latest 44 is in the shop getting custom work done.
Guess what caliber I like
newfalguy101
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S&W M29-3 x 6 inch .44 mag
no pic avaiable just now, Oh how I regret not loading ammo for that gun to use on deer this year
So far I have taken 2 deer with it.
no pic avaiable just now, Oh how I regret not loading ammo for that gun to use on deer this year
So far I have taken 2 deer with it.
Cascade Hunter
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This is my new one. It's the S&W 460. The scope, rings and rail are on order. I'll have it tuned and ready for next season.
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