AStone
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Really informative thread here. I'm learning lots at a good time. (This question is on my list to address soon as I make some changes to my kit.)
Thanks to several of you for complements on my centerfire/rimfire combo strategy.
(I have occasional moments of clarity even if they tend to be infrequent. )
I also understand Quoheleth's reasoning:
OK, one question about .22 mag that might be slightly OT.
(If so, we can carry it elsewhere.)
Arfin wrote:
I'm leaning towards a Bearcat for this task, which is .22 LR only. I'm interested in Bearcat for it's light weight. (I backpack a lot, and ounces count for me; Bearcat saves 8 oz over regular Single Six.)
So my question: for this job, when one is pairing a rimfire revolver with a .30-30, what's the advantage of a .22 mag over .22 LR? What can one kill (that one would want to eat) with mag that can't be done with .22 LR or .30-30 especially w/ latter loaded with some light bullet rnds?
Nem
LW, please don't take this as criticism; I trust you had your reasons. But I'm curious: if you weren't hunting, just scouting and just needed critter protection, why tote the rifle, also? That .45 C would take care of anything (and more) that the .30-30 would, right?Leanwolf said:On an Idaho elk/deer scouting trip early last Fall, I carried my Marlin .30-30 and Ruger B.H. .45 Colt. Because I was not hunting but scouting, I had a light day pack (not pictured) in case of an emergency "overnighter."
Thanks to several of you for complements on my centerfire/rimfire combo strategy.
(I have occasional moments of clarity even if they tend to be infrequent. )
I also understand Quoheleth's reasoning:
That seems reasonable, too.But, if you're hunting where critters roam that can bite you OR you are in thick underbrush where a snap shot with a rifle may be difficult (i.e., after hogs), I would suggest a .357 Magnum revolver, in the 4"-6" length. Has enough power to potentially save your bacon and can be downloaded with .38 Wadcutters if you want to pot a rabbit or squirrel for supper.
OK, one question about .22 mag that might be slightly OT.
(If so, we can carry it elsewhere.)
Arfin wrote:
Quoheleth also mentioned .22 mag.Guess I'm gonna hafta get me a Single Six and keep some .22 WMR on tap.
I'm leaning towards a Bearcat for this task, which is .22 LR only. I'm interested in Bearcat for it's light weight. (I backpack a lot, and ounces count for me; Bearcat saves 8 oz over regular Single Six.)
So my question: for this job, when one is pairing a rimfire revolver with a .30-30, what's the advantage of a .22 mag over .22 LR? What can one kill (that one would want to eat) with mag that can't be done with .22 LR or .30-30 especially w/ latter loaded with some light bullet rnds?
Nem