Posted By: Bullelk Hunter
LR Hunting - 05/08/2007 2:32 AM
So guys, I am a frequent flier on the LR hunting site and view the specialty handgun link there often. I see XP, HS and Dan B post there. My question is this. What is the longest 'big game' I.E. Deer sized or larger, shot successfully taken and what did you use? I am really wondering about bullet performance and handgun velocities. I know velocities are slower than a rifle, but in some cases they're on par. Dan B's 7mm270 whatchamacallit is fast and flat. How do you guys see these work. My 375JDJ and the 285 Speer Grandslam worked exceptionally well at 175yds, but at barely 2000fps, I think the range was just about the limit; I did get full, pass-thru penetration, so there was a little more left. How about the smaller calibers?