Handgun Caliber
03-24-2005, 12:26 AM
#21
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central Ky
Posts: 601
RE: Handgun Caliber
I'd personally "wait another year" for the 41 or 44mag. Yes, the 357 will kill a deer, but a 22lr has also taken them too. See my point? You, as a responsible sportsman, owe it to the deer to use a caliber that will take one as quickly and humane as possible. Its just my opinion, shot-placement with the 357 is very critical and the margin for error should just shout, "its not worth it". As for the 41 or 44 "breaking your wrist"? You may be surprised. I'd suggest trying to find someone that has either of these calibers and see if they'll let you shoot it. Then, you'll know for sure if they're too much for you to be accurate with or not. As long as its not a hot load, the recoil from a factory load in 41 or 44 will get your attention, but it'll not "break your wrist". In short, I guess what I'm saying is, deer season is aways away and you've got plenty of time to do some research. Good luck and I wish you the best.
03-24-2005, 12:42 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cornwall, Pa.
Posts: 1,720
RE: Handgun Caliber
Whitehair I have both a Ruger Super Blackhawk and a Ruger Redhawk in 44 Rem. Mag. The Blackhawk is a western style revolver with much less weight than it's big brother, the Redhawk. Because of the weight differential, the Blackhawk's felt recoil is greater than the big Redhawk. I would suggest trying the Redhawk in 44 mag. With some competent instruction and practice I think you will enjoy the big Redhawk and most likely purchase one in 44 mag.
03-25-2005, 12:56 AM
#23
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: a van down by the river
Posts: 8,939
RE: Handgun Caliber
ORIGINAL: Legacy357
buddy of mine took a buck with his 357 at 120 yards! believe it or not! he aimed about foot and a half over the back and hit it in the spine and dropped it in his tracks. he was shooting off a rest but hell of a shot. i carried my 357 this year and should have shot a doe at about 20 yards with it but chickened out and grabbed my rifle
buddy of mine took a buck with his 357 at 120 yards! believe it or not! he aimed about foot and a half over the back and hit it in the spine and dropped it in his tracks. he was shooting off a rest but hell of a shot. i carried my 357 this year and should have shot a doe at about 20 yards with it but chickened out and grabbed my rifle
your friend was irresponcible to shoot a deer at that range with that gun. .
like shooting one with a 22 rimfrie at 100 yards. or any yardage with a 22.
like shooting one with a 22 rimfrie at 100 yards. or any yardage with a 22.
Hell of a shot, nah! Great shot, definitly nah! A stupid, lucky, irresponsible shot, yes!
Yehaw, BillyJoeBob!
If'n it's good'nuff fer some guy on the internet's friend then let's jes all go do it! Yes siree willickers, I'm ajisting ma sites right now! A hunert yards ya say?
If'n it's good'nuff fer some guy on the internet's friend then let's jes all go do it! Yes siree willickers, I'm ajisting ma sites right now! A hunert yards ya say?
03-25-2005, 08:05 AM
#24
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Bay, AL
Posts: 181
RE: Handgun Caliber
This may be a stupid thought, but as far as I am aware, most if not all states require you to be 21 to puchase a handgun. Being 15, you might want to check your local regulations and see if it is legal for you to hunt with a handgun.
Now, safety police aside...
Personaly, I would recommend the .41 mag. to you. Better bullets, larger bullets, more energy, and in my experience, more reliable than the .357 in marginal situations.
Now, safety police aside...
Personaly, I would recommend the .41 mag. to you. Better bullets, larger bullets, more energy, and in my experience, more reliable than the .357 in marginal situations.
