hand guns
01-21-2011, 03:36 AM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 542
I have carried my S&W 686 .357 numerous times but have yet to shoot a deer with it. I have had several chances but just didn't think to use the pistol because I had a rifle in my hands. 
Once, I had a big bodied 5 ptr right under my stand. I shot him pointing straight down with my rifle. Didn't even occur to me to pull the .357 instead.
One day I hope to get one with the pistol but I guess to answer your question, I don't hunt exclusively with a pistol.
Once, I had a big bodied 5 ptr right under my stand. I shot him pointing straight down with my rifle. Didn't even occur to me to pull the .357 instead. One day I hope to get one with the pistol but I guess to answer your question, I don't hunt exclusively with a pistol.
01-21-2011, 05:25 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Seymour Texas and Grand Marais Minnesota
Posts: 117
I use a Ruger Super blackhawk, .44 mag. Had it scoped for a while but pulled it off, there is something about a simple wheelgun and open sights I prefer. Have taken Whitetails, Hogs and Bears with it.
01-21-2011, 12:39 PM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Seymour Texas and Grand Marais Minnesota
Posts: 117
Hand gun hunting is addictive, especially if your no good with a bow, like me. There are many benefits, such as easy to carry, easy to maneuver in stand, easy to keep out of bad weather, etc. I started by accident, I forgot my rifle at home and drove to deer hunting spot, all I had was the Super Blackhawk, and I got a buck that day! Game on!