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Posted: Tue Aug 12th, 2008 11:41 pm |
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Yes it is why the sad face. I was hoping for a multi use home protection and back up hunting. In the future may go with a revolver but I will have a .remmington 270 and the .40 as back up "just in case" I have heard to many bad stoies. Also picked up a cross bow cheap from someone. It is a Barnett veloci-speed glass thats all I know,oh and at 40' it goes in my target 8.5''
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 01:40 am |
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| Heck, if you have a rifle, you don't need a pistol. I thought you just wanted to hunt with a pistol.
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 04:55 pm |
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Well I do but I have not been hearing the best on them that it is better with a rifle and have a pistol as back up for anything that could happen. So in your opinion what is better a .270 or 30-06 I have never used either and would like a good al around gun.
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 11:56 pm |
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| If I had to rely on ejust one rifle, of all calibers available, I would be hard pressed not to choose the 30-06. Besides being enough rifle for any game in North America, ammunition is available anywhere you go. Plus, there are some western states that use to require 7mm or larger for Elk. 7mm is .284, which made a .270 illegal to use in their state. If you already have a .270, I would use it. There is certainly nothing wrong with it.
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Posted: Thu Aug 14th, 2008 08:09 pm |
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Well actualy I don't have eigther my bro in law has all the guns, all i have is a .22 savage rifle and my new .40cal hand gun I just picked up. I was just going to use his out hunting but was wandering for myself when I go to buy my own. They pretty much are all the same right? Besides the scope and grain size but function wise I don't have to go top of the line? I have heard 30-06 is they way so that is what I will get. It now comes up to me saving my money.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 10:35 pm |
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hogwild,
thanks for all the questions, listen to the experts here and have a good time. I hope you are happy with what you got. Chick. firedawg, and the rest of the administrators can save you a whole lot of heartache if you listen too them.
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Posted: Wed Aug 20th, 2008 11:24 am |
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| Thanks Boarmaster.... Hogwild, i own a .40 S&W and it is a great gun for up close and personal, however not much on long range. Out over 25 yards it falls away quick. For longer ranges i prefer a revolver. Much more accurate and you dont lose power because of the gas operation of automatics, the way they work. I prefer lever actions, bolt or pumps on long guns.
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Posted: Wed Aug 20th, 2008 05:21 pm |
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Well that is good to know. I like the .357 Mag. but have also been told that the .44mag is better. I don't want to be talked into a more expencive or more powerful gun than I need. What is your thoughts or would you choose a completly different revolver?
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Posted: Thu Aug 21st, 2008 12:43 pm |
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I love my .44 mag, hands down. I have a Ruger super redhawk. Stainless with a 7.5 barrel. The redhawk is double action and the black hawk single, both of which will do the job. On that it's a matter of preference. The .44 mag will reach out there a ways and the weight and lenght of the pistol help absorb recoil and make it much more comfortable to shoot. I use Hornady ammo as much as possible, at least in my pistols and rifles. Shot guns i use pretty much anything with the only exception being when i turkey hunt and i use 3 inch mag Fiocchi #5.
As Chick and i have stated, it becomes a matter of choice, and what he or i use works for us. Weapons in my opinion fit the person, and comfort while shooting and hunting are the priority.
The 500 S&W is a great gun, but very expensive to shoot, about 2.49 a shell, so that gun is a no go for me as it too expensive to play with.
The Ruger comes with scope rings in the box, so you would only need to purchase a scope. That saves some cash, which is good.
I would also consider a .45 long colt, S&W, however ammo is pricey there, although the pistol is a 150.. dollars or so cheaper, so you save on the weapon but pay more for ammo. If you check around for ballistic performance, you might come up with a suitable or alternative round to these i mentioned.
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Posted: Thu Aug 21st, 2008 02:15 pm |
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YEEE-Haw Buddy, You gettin a bit excited? This weather SUCKS!!!!
Now we got to get you a picture to put up there. Your First Kill we will take a pic. LOL. it will be a Squirrel.
Give me a call if you want to shoot tonight. Your sis can watch the baby.
Later .... Hawgwild
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Posted: Thu Aug 21st, 2008 05:17 pm |
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What up! you finally joined nice pic of that hog. I can't wait and it just might be a big ol boar as my pick and you change yours to a little tiny squirrel HA most likley days I can go are 11/19 - 11/23 and 12/24 - 1/3 I know that is little late in the season but if we play are cards right we can prob go out everyday during those times.
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Posted: Sat Sep 13th, 2008 03:11 am |
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Well I got the 40 cal s&w a month ago and tonight was the first time I got to shoot it. I went with my wife to show her gun safety and how to shoot but she was not into it. To much of a kick and to powerful for her. But my point was I don't know what I was doing wrong but I could not seem to hit the target in the orange spot. Was I aiming wrong? How do you aim ? It seemed as if all my shots were low by 3'' or so at 20' was I holding it wrong or do I need new sights, or could it be I don't know how to aim a pistol? P.S. the wife liked my 22 rifle so thinking about a 22 hand gun for her what is the take on that? How do you aim a pistol?
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 08:24 pm |
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| line up the three dots on your sights, they need to be in a row and level, then you should be able to hit your target
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 08:24 pm |
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| line up the three dots on your sights, they need to be in a row and level, then you should be able to hit your target
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