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Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-02-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 902
Posted By Southern Shooter

Experienced Backcountry People: Handgun Protection Opinion/Feedback

Not too long ago I started a thread on the effectiveness of using a short-barreled .454 Casull with a 340 grain, .34 meplat, at 1,100 FPS.

Well, I ended up with a different mold. 20 grains...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-13-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,055
Posted By Southern Shooter

Backcountry Defensive Handgun: Ruger SRH Alaskan .454 Casull...Loading Data

I am not sure if anyone is interested in this kind of information. But, if you carry a Ruger SRH Alaskan with the 2.58" barrel for a backcountry backup/defensive handgun, here is some handload...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-21-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By Southern Shooter

***Clarification and Update***More thoughts/opinions???

Hello Folks,

As the original poster, I wanted to clarify and update some things.

1) The gun I will be using is my Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .454 Casull with the 2.58" length barrel.

2) The...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-16-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By Southern Shooter

Palladin8, What would be considered too...

Palladin8,

What would be considered too soft? What BHN?

Thanks
Forum: Other Areas
05-10-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
Posted By Southern Shooter

20 to 30 of the same post???

Darkside55,
How does Ontario Hunter have 20 to 30 post when as of this date he only has a total of 6 posts on the Huntingnet.com forum?
Forum: West
05-03-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
Posted By Southern Shooter

Darkside55--Spamming ????

Darkside55, what do you mean by spamming???

Thanks
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-18-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By Southern Shooter

.45 Caliber, 340 Grain Cast Bullet, 1,100 fps VS. Large, Mean Animals??

16786

Would this cast bullet design moving at 1,100 FPS be considered adequate DEFENSE (within 25 yards) against large, angry animals like grizzlies in the lower-48 states? This would be fired...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-24-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By Southern Shooter

Ruger Redhawk Choice: .45 Colt--4.20" barrel OR .44 Magnum--5.50 barrel

I am about to purchase one of these two guns. A Redhawk .45 Colt with the 4.20" barrel and the Hogue Monogrip OR a .44 Magnum with the 5.50" barrel and the hardwood grip.

My choice is limited to...
Forum: West
01-24-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
Posted By Southern Shooter

Ruger Redhawk Choice: .45 Colt--4.20" barrel OR .44 Magnum--5.50 barrel

I am about to purchase one of these two guns. A Redhawk .45 Colt with the 4.20" barrel and the Hogue Monogrip OR a .44 Magnum with the 5.50" barrel and the hardwood grip.

My choice is limited to...
Forum: 2010-2011 Turkey Contests
01-06-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,356
Posted By Southern Shooter

.45 Colt as Bear Country Back-up Gun??

Let me start out by saying...I know that handguns are NOT a "cure all" and are weak at best compared to clear thinking and a large caliber rifle. But, I am trying to find a gun that will offer me a...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-23-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,184
Posted By Southern Shooter

Finnbear...only for pests?

Hi,
I was wondering if that is truly your opinion on that round. I guess my living in the in the Southeastern part of the U.S. leaves me with a different impression of the ballistics. Of course,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-19-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By Southern Shooter

Planning, lost, and the weather....

Yes, I learned some time back that the mountains can create their own weather separate from the surounding lower land areas. So far, I have done well being cautious and perhaps overly planning in...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-18-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By Southern Shooter

.44 Magnum in the mountains of Utah and Colorado??

I need wisdom from experienced mountain people:

I am from the low lands of Louisiana and Mississippi where a .357 Magnum handgun can protect you from about anything while in the backwoods.

But,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-17-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,184
Posted By Southern Shooter

Purpose....

The purpose in this case would be for protection. Not hunting. Something small enough to tote allowing for a pack of some sort to be carried, big enough to incapacitate, and able to fire multiple...
Forum: Guns
11-15-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,439
Posted By Southern Shooter

.357 Magnum Single-Action vs. Double Action

If you were limited to a .357 Magnum revolver with its purpose primarily being close-range hunting and woods gun protection...and, considering some of the hot, heavy, and hardcast loads that are...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-15-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,184
Posted By Southern Shooter

Double Tap .357 Magnum 200gr WFNGC Hardcast--Up To The Task?

What would a .357 Magnum 200gr WFNGC Hardcast bullet moving at just over 1300 fps be capable of handling in the woods/mountains?

What animals would be on the upper limits of this particular...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-08-2010, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,727
Posted By Southern Shooter

Below 800 FPE not enough?

I understand your point...but, I took a deer at 73 yards and from the looks of it the damage was extensive to the deer. Everything between the entrance wound and exit wound was nothing but...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-06-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,727
Posted By Southern Shooter

White-tail Deer -- .357 Magnum 158 grain SJSP vs. Hornady 140 grain Leverevolution

Last year I shot two does with IMI Samson 158 Grain SJSP. They were fired from a Marlin 1894C carbine. Iron site, sited in at 100 yards dead on the mark.

The first was shot at 73 yards,...
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