hang gun for hunting

asquires

Whats a good handgun for hunting? Im thinking about getting a raging bull 44 revolver w/ a 8 in barrel for hunting but I thought I might ask the experts for their opinion.

linthicum

Check State and local laws first. The bull 44 has the punch, But I am not sure if it is the most accurate gun for the money. I'm sure a more knowledgeable person will come along with a good recommendation.
Good Luck on the hunt.

reddnek

I use a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag with 7 1/2 " barrel

strokn47265

I also use a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 mag., but in the 10 1/2 in. barrel config. It is also ported. Oh by the way I'll sell it.[;)]

yote hunter

I use Ruger Redhawk 5 1/2 barrel. 44 magnum. I tried a Super Redhawk,but it was to heavy and less handy. It shot great though.

dcs shooters

I use Redhawk or Dan Wesson 44mag 8in. Both with optics and porting for hunting here in OH.

Robin

If you are still hunting or shooting out of a stand the extra weight of a Ruger Super Red Hawk shouldn't be a problem. I like a SRH in 7 1/2" barrel with a fixed 2X handgun scope. I have a Swift scope on mine but would rather have a Leupold. Still the Swift has held up well for two years and I have bagged a deer each year with it.

Winston Bode

I like the Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag.

Less recoil than the .44 mag. but shoots flatter. Still a good punch down range.

Just my opinion.

Bode

MG1890

Asquires -
I have shot several Whitetail Deer with revolvers. Ruger Redhawk .41 Magnum, 7 1/2" barrel, and Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Magnum, 7 1/2" barrel. I use 210 grain jacketed soft points in the .41, and 180 grain XTP's in the .44. Both cleanly kill deer with lung shots, recovery typically within 100 yards. I do not shoot over about 25 yards, and most are shot from tree stand at about 10 yards. I have personally seen a hunting companion shoot several deer with Dan Wesson .357 Maximum, and Ruger Super Redhawk .480. Same Results, although I think the .357 Maximum with 158 grain JHP's usually drops them the fastest, followed by the .44 with the 180 XTP's. Best results have been with a Magnum Research Lone Eagle in .308, using Sierra 125 grain spitzers. Lung shots knock the deer over and they do not get back up. Remington XP-100 .221 Fireball, with 50 grain bullets is the ultimate with straight down tree stand shots to the top of the head. Deer never even hear muzzle report...
Greg

Hope I helped, Greg

tsr1965

Not sure what your local, and/or state laws are, but my first choice for an economic gun would be a Ruger Super Blackhawk. The next one would be the double action Super Redhawk by Ruger also. They have been proven to be accurate, and very dependable. The Super Redhawk can be had in 44 Mag, 480 Ruger, and 454 Casull also. It comes standard equipment with integral bases, for the included rings, for scope mounting. The Super Blackhawk in 44 Mag only can be had in a Hunter version which has the integral bases, and rings also. A nicw addition for the mounting of a scope if desired.

dfletcher

I think the best handgun for hunting is a Thompson Center Encore. Buy the gun, add the handgun barrel of your choice and you're all set. I think you have about 250 calibers to choose from so satisfying legal requirements is no problem.

gotstolefrom

+another for Ruger Revolver.
30+yrs w/Super Blackhawk,44mag,7.5" bbl. I prefer the single action in hunting pistols. A longer bbl could be a help. Handloading can REALLY HELP find the sweet load. I hunt brush, and iron sights are fine. For 50yd+ a scope is good to have.

RANGE determination is really important shooting these calibers that have a fairly large arc in trajectory to 200 yds. If you DID go for a 150 yd shot, but it was really 200yd, you might get a low boiler room hit, but maybe not.

I have been on the edge of buying a T/C, but have not jumped yet. Although they are supreme shooters, I would NOT recommend it as your first or only hunting handgun..mostly out of price to get a good setup. If money is no object buy both.

ENJOY !