Handgunhunt
Roll Call Round 2
Posted By: Gary
Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 3:11 AM
We've got a bunch of new members so I'm bringing back this popular thread.
I'll start it off. I'm Gary and run things around these parts. Sometimes this is my 2nd full-time job - during the day I write software on occasion and run some eCommerce programs for a big box retailer. I've been hunting with handguns since 1981, exclusively since 1984. I live in Virginia but would like to spend more time in Texas.
If you're so inclined feel free to introduce yourself to the gang.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 2:14 PM
My name is Ernie. I have been handgun hunting since the mid-to-late 80's. Primarily, I use specialty handguns over revolvers, but have hunted with them as well. I am a preacher by vocation in the wonderful state of Wyoming. I enjoy shooting and hunting with specialty pistols. The other aspect of SP's is that I like to stretch the distance and will compete in a couple of LR shoots each year.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 2:45 PM
Hello, my mane is Duane. I have been hunting with a pistol sense 1996. I grew up shooting Contenders and then Encores. I am originally from the state of Texas but I will hunt were ever the good Lord permits. I am sailor in the US Navy and I currently stationed with the Navy Band in New Orleans.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 3:13 PM
Hello, my name is David but I go by Rupe. I started handgun hunting in the late 90's. I was out of it for about 8 years but now I'm back into it again. I'm retired/disabled due to a back injury and I'm healing from back surgery at this time. My other hobbies are 4wheeling our Jeep Wrangler and camping.
Posted By: Jeremy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 4:32 PM
My name is Jeremy, I am a recovering whitetail junky! I am new to the handgun business. Since I have stumbled onto the site, I now have a great desire to make it my priority. Oh yeah, awesome site! I live in Gloucester, VA. I build furniture and do trimwork. I have a great respect for the outdoors as it should be! I am a very accomplished hunter and the long arms has gotten somwhat boring for me. Bow and Blackpowder are my favorite, and most likely the handgun will be next!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 5:28 PM
My name is Phil. I am an officer with the Colorado Dept of Corrections. I grew up hunting, fishing and trapping in Montana and hope to return soon. I enjoy the solitude and challenge of backpack hunting wilderness areas in Colorado. Other than handguns, I also shoot and hunt with traditional muzzleloaders and traditional archery gear.
Posted By: KYODE
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 8:42 PM
i'm Kyle, n i originated "Roll Call Round 1"
i've hunted deer and small game by ALL methods since i was a youngin. i'm nearing 45 now.
i bought my first "deer gun" as a ruger redhawk in 1986. i used it off and on for a few years, and took my first handgun deer with it several years later(less deer population back then). i use handguns exclusively now. i love the TC's, "need an XP, and a good ruger revolver ain't bad to have around. i also love shootin, reloadin, and fishin.
....but 3 youngins sure do take a lot out of a man.
Posted By: Rick
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 8:56 PM
I'm Rick. Been handgun hunting since late 80's when the job allows. Several Contender barrels and various revolvers. I enjoy anything related to the outdoors..
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 9:55 PM
I'm Rod. I'm a big bore revolver fan but in the past have used contenders and plan to do so again. I hunted exclusively with traditional archery equipment after putting down my rifle almost 25yrs ago and then I started hunting with modern archery equipment and rifles again and I got serious about handguns about 5yrs ago.
Posted By: TJCMO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/04/2008 11:40 PM
I'm Tom. I have been hunting with handguns 95% of the time since 1995. I've been lucky enough to have gone hunting in Africa 3 times and had a blast. I mostly shoot Encores and my custom Reeder built 510 GNR revolver.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2008 1:12 AM
My name is Rod. Man how time flies, hard to believe its going on 5 years hanging around this site. I make interior trim parts for an income, you can see at
http://www.s4sindustries.com Can you tell where my 'handle' comes from ;-) I hunted with long guns for most of my life, until about 10 years ago. I love the challenge and convenience of the handgun. I have an assortment of tools/platforms; revolver, s-auto, 'Tender, XP, Striker, Competitor; and call no real favorites, they all have their place although the wheelguns have been prominant of late. Anyway, good hunting and shooting and let's stick together.
Posted By: hunlee
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2008 4:48 AM
Hi there hunlee here.Been shooting Contender for many year now and hunlee is proud owner of 223,375 Windchester,7-30 water barrel.Hunlee shoot many deer with 375 windchester but allway up close yardage butt this year hunlee deside to get a nice long ranger setup being the 7-30 water with new Burris 3-12x power scope.Hunlee is good at shooting Contender,is friend to all,is very good looking and has fathered many children
hunlee
Posted By: kingfisher
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2008 1:55 PM
My name is Steve. I am a manufacturers rep for a publicly traded firm catering to the asphalt industry and coach high school and American Legion baseball. I live in Alabama and hunt the acreage that I own here but now spend as much time as I possibly can in Pike County, IL bowhunting, handgunning, scouting/glassing and just saying "Thank you Lord" for allowing me access to such a beautiful place. My first hunting handgun was a T/C Encore 7mm08 which downed one of the beautiful 9 points hanging from my wall. My primary handgun now is my S&W PC .460. I plan to add a Browning Buck Mark .22 to my collection in the very near future and am always on the look for another specialty thumper.
Posted By: sscoyote
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2008 9:13 PM
I'm another Steve, this time from Pueblo, CO--lab tech., USAFR and freelance gunwriter. I've been into hunting with specialty pistols with XPhunter since the '80's. I'm also into the long-range aspects of handgunning especially optics applications. I also hunt archery as a backpack hunter.
Posted By: Mike S
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2008 10:47 PM
Hi my name is Mike, From East Central Missouri,I make parts for acft. I have had the DEER Adiction since 1984,Up till now using Rifle,Blackpowder,Bows, And a Anaconda 44.
Due to recent health issue's, I now shoot a Crossbow,
And just purchased a Contender
Posted By: Festus
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2008 8:45 PM
Hello, my name is Preston (festus) I live in Ohio and am a deer hunting nut. I hunt with mostly a longbow (stick and string) but use a muzzleloader during gun season.
I have hunted with a handgun with no success. I am starting this year going forward to make it my primary weapon. (as soon as I choose the right one)
I am a 20 year retail veteran who makes his living mostly from the laptop.
But my heart is always in the outdoors.
Feel free to PM me anytime.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2008 11:27 PM
hello larry here i live in western n.y. been hunting all my
life with a hand gun about 5yrs and really like it.
i am retired and recovering from medical probelms.i like reloading hunting and fishing.
larry
Posted By: clayzzz
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2008 3:03 PM
Hi everybody,
Newbie here, like most after bagging over 150 deer with longgun,muzzleloader,shotgun,and bow. I still enjoy bow and blackpowder but now I'm going to jump into handgun hunting. I like the close up action of bow so I thought handgun hunting will be about the same thrill. I will be shooting a wheelgun I just purchased a SBH hunter 44mag with a leupold 4x scope only 50 rounds through it for $600.00. wish me luck and I hope to meet some shooters from Virginia.
Wayne
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2008 3:11 PM
hello welcome to the forum a lot of nice guys here you and learn
alot. have fun and again welcome.
larry
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2008 3:37 PM
Hi everybody,
Newbie here, like most after bagging over 150 deer with longgun,muzzleloader,shotgun,and bow. I still enjoy bow and blackpowder but now I'm going to jump into handgun hunting. I like the close up action of bow so I thought handgun hunting will be about the same thrill. I will be shooting a wheelgun I just purchased a SBH hunter 44mag with a leupold 4x scope only 50 rounds through it for $600.00. wish me luck and I hope to meet some shooters from Virginia.
Wayne
Where in VA are you?
Posted By: clayzzz
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/09/2008 1:07 AM
Gary,
I live in Ashland Va. I just got home from a sporting clays event in Caroline county. I'm hooked on shooting clays in the off season shoot from NC to NJ . I didn't have much time to hunt last year because of work but I hope to make up for it this year. I have family your way in Stafford, AND Spotsey. Like I said new to handgun hunting hope this gets me pumped about hunting this year. Now I just have to find some places to go with the wheelgun.
Wayne
Here it is..been shooting handguns since 1973 and started hunting 10 years later. Thank God for hunting as it gets me away from the city where I run the plumbing department for a large NJ public school district. My first hunting handgun was a Colt Python and my latest is a FA`s 475. This is the only site that`s just for handgun hunting and the best you will find on the WWW.
The members are a top notch bunch of shooters and hunters who will always help with any questions you may have. For handgun
hunters....this is the place....all the best and good hunting.
Posted By: wyote
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/09/2008 4:59 PM
I'm Jim and I live in NW Wyoming. I am disabled because of a broken back. I can still walk with a couple of ski poles. I find it alot easier to carry a hand gun instead of a rifle. Plus I just like handguns.
I started hunting small game with handguns back in the early to mid 70's. I didn't start hunting big game with handguns till the mid 80's. I prefer revolvers but I use SS more because of the terrian and distance I have to shoot. I've taken game from the size of mouse to moose!!!
Posted By: Longstrides
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2008 3:47 AM
Hi, I'm Larry and I live in Washington. I bow hunted for several years. I have concentrated on fishing the last two years. I have enjoyed shooting and hand loading for some time now. I will retire soon and am thinking of taking up hand gun hunting.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2008 3:58 AM
welcome Larry, nice to see another northwesterner, there is getting to be a few of us on here now. Keep watching I think we are going to try and put a shoot together in eastern Oregon for next spring/winter. I have interest from guys here in Oregon, Washington and California, could be alot of fun.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2008 5:04 AM
Welcome Larry from a fellow NorthWesterner. Where at in Washington?
Posted By: Crew Dawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2008 3:51 PM
Howdy, my name is David Luckado but most folks call me Luck or Lucky. I was born in Radford Virginia. I've worked CSAR helos in the Air Force for 8 years. I was a S.E.R.E instructor for 4 years before that. I've been shooting since age 5. I started using a 336 in 35 Rem at age 8. Killed my first Ground hog with a Llama Super Comanchee at 75yds around age 9. Traded a Marlin 1894 for a 7.5' SBH at age 11. Then i kind of got out of hand guns for a while. Got my next at age 23. It was a 3rd gen Colt Walker that shot like a dream. Then my pop give me a 10" 222rem Contender. In the last year i have bought 4 5/8ths BH in 357,41 and 45 as well as a 7.5 and 4 5/8ths SBH a flat top Single six plus 2(count'em) Contenders with 45-70,223,17HMR and 22LR barrels. I use rifle,bow,muzzle loader and handgun to chase deer in Georgia from mid September to mid January every year. And between me and my ex-father-n-law, we usually get 7-8 total.
Posted By: bill thompson
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2008 9:22 PM
Im bill.havent been hunting in a while. Other hobbys take up my time.Have tc with 5 barrels I could part with. No luck trying to list on this site. Any lookers?
Posted By: Longstrides
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2008 12:31 AM
Hey thanks Rupe and Wapitirod. I live in the Everett area.
Posted By: 10drenkor
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2008 2:23 AM
HI all my name is jim and I am addicted to handguns.I have hunted with my pistols for the past 7 years. I currently have a few Encore frames and barrels in 375 jdj,6mm/284,450 marlin,Contenders in 309jdj,6.8 spc,35 rem,222 rem I have just aquired a ss savage striker chambered in 270 wsm and a knight hawkeye 50 cal muzzleloader pistol. I need a bfr in 45-70 and an xp in 260 then I will be done....YEAH RIGHT!!!!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2008 2:31 AM
Welcome to the site. You are going to love it here. Great info. and a great bunch of guys.
Posted By: 10drenkor
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2008 2:33 AM
HI all my name is jim and I am addicted to handguns.I have hunted with my pistols for the past 7 years. I currently have a few Encore frames and barrels in 375 jdj,6mm/284,450 marlin,Contenders in 309jdj,6.8 spc,35 rem,222 rem I have just aquired a ss savage striker chambered in 270 wsm and a knight hawkeye 50 cal muzzleloader pistol. I need a bfr in 45-70 and an xp in 260 then I will be done....YEAH RIGHT!!!!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/27/2008 3:55 PM
Hello, I'm Tigger (Dale) Well, where to begin? I was raised on a farm in Western NY. I hunted everything from the time I could hold a gun. Sure wish I had kept an accurate count of the woodchucks I have taken. In 1991 I got my pistol permit, bought a 357 Max revolver, harvested 2 deer that fall and have never picked up a long gun since. I do have a couple of scatter guns in the cabinet, but they just get oiled once a year.
I collect and shoot all types of handguns. Above all animals to hunt my passion is the woodchuck (charlie). I found Handgun Hunt not to long after Gary got it up and running. Great site. I have met and shot with a bunch of the guys here and they are all top notch.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/27/2008 11:35 PM
hi! i'm mike from pa. i have been handgun hunting for 25 yrs. i havn't killed a lot of deer, but every deer i got only took 1 shot.i missed my first deer in the 2006 season.to me hunting with a handgun is a challenge. it's all about the shot.i picked up my newest handgun. a s&w 460. i'm going to mount a 2x weaver scope on it. i hope i get a chance to try it out this season. good luck this year to all our members.
Posted By: GlenJ
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2008 12:40 AM
Name is Glen. Been out of the Military since 76. Lived mostly in Illinois, just moved down to Florida. Never even thought about buying a weapon up in Illinois. Down here I stewed until I decided on a Ruger GP100 with a 6" barrell. Starting to get the feel for it, so I figured it's time to start thinking about hunting. Heard boar hunting in Northern Florida is great.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2008 1:52 AM
Welcome aboard Glenj. Good to have you here. Great site and a great bunch of guys. If you have any questions someone here can answer it more then likely.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2008 1:56 AM
welcome glenj what part of fla. do you live i lived down there
way back along time ago i lived in the tampa bay area.
again welcome.
larry
My name is Dave, I am from SoCa. I am 40 years young and have been hunting for around 18 years. Just shot my first buck this last fall on a guided combo hunt just outside of Hot springs Montana. Man talk about beautiful country! Southern CA, is some tough country to hunt (hintz me screen name) thats why I don't want to wast any more time with the long gun.
I am going to my .44 SBH hunter 7 1/2 with 2x Bushnell. No kills with it yet,but time will tell.
I am on a nitro funny car team (Pisano Racing)but my first passion with out a doubt is hunting.
Well that is it for now. just want to say thanks guys.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2008 11:49 AM
welcome Dave, how far south are you?
wapitirod,
Thank you Sir. LA,county (the concrete jungle)
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2008 2:57 PM
welcome dave glad to have you here and another 44 shooter
i like that racing to but nascar is the best but then all racing
is good.
larry
Posted By: Iowa hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/01/2008 2:41 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm also new to handgun hunting, just started this past winter. I live in SE Iowa very nice deer roam these areas. I shoot a Ruger .44 love shooting it just need to get better at it. I am replacing to reddot with a good scope instead the reddot broke and just havent got around to replaceing it yet. Nice hearing from everyone great web site! Shrades
Posted By: Bunk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/01/2008 3:24 PM
Howdy,
New to handgun hunting, mainly a bowhunter. I live in south alabama. This year was first year hunting with T/C prohunter pistol in 25.06. Two bucks and a doe. I'm hooked!! Longest shot was 170 yards.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/01/2008 4:54 PM
Welcome to all you last 3 new guys. Glad to have you all aboard.
Slimpickens nice talking to you the other day.
Posted By: drwalker70
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/03/2008 12:55 AM
Hi my name is Don. I live in south Florida. I am new to handgun hunting. I have been a bow hunter and rifle hunter for 22 years. I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about hunting with my sixgun.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/03/2008 1:12 AM
Welcome to the site Don. YOu will find that handgun hunting is very exciting and you will spend lots of money on them. LOL
What revolver do you have?
Posted By: TChunter99
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/04/2008 11:06 AM
Hello all.My name is Rick.I am a former Recon/Arty Marine! I have been hunting since age 8.I am now 32.I was mainly a muzzleloader and bow hunter.I just within the last year decided it was time for a new challange in pistol hunting.I have an encore in 7mm08 and a contender in 30/30.I also have a Raging bull 454.I love it I am soon gonna be looking to get a 375JDJ and and a 45/70 barrle for my encore and contender.And a few others for that matter.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/04/2008 7:21 PM
Welcome to the site. This is a great site. Very friendly and helpful. Sounds like you already have the handgun bug, good! lol Again Welcome aboard. rupe
Posted By: cottonstalk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/19/2008 11:09 PM
Hi I am Larry.I am a former sailor,and am employed as a forest fire equipment operator for the NC div/of Forestry.I have been an avid hunter for 32 years.Birds,coons,bear,deer,if it can be hunted and I have had access to it I have tried it.I have dabbled in handgun hunting but am making a commitment to it this year.I have a son,I get to see in the summers,and work a lot.I have two S&W's a 629-1,44 mag and a 64-3 in 38 special.I have shot lots of different handguns and have decided from my experiences and likes on the S&W's for my hunting and protection and outdoor fun.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/20/2008 3:36 AM
Welcome from Oregon and to the best site on the web. He will learn alot about handgun hunting here. Once you get something with a handgun there is nothing that can compare. Again Welcome to the site.
Posted By: keb
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/26/2008 11:12 AM
Howdy Gents, My name is Kenneth, born and raised in Iowa but have been up in the great white north (AK) for 15yrs now. Was out in the western coastal "bush" most of it but just moved into the big city of Anchorage. Been packin smith and ruger wheel guns for about 30 yrs, but mostly for the two legged varmints I run into on the job. Favorite airplane gun and back up for my aught six is a 5.5 redhawk 44 with toasty 300 XTPs. In wintertime when ole brownie is sleepin, I mostly carry a 3 screw 357. Trying to get a line on a black bear this spring, if anyone has a favorite huntin load that shot well out of the redhwk 5.5 I'd appreciate the recipe...Looks like a good site, thanks. keb
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/26/2008 6:59 PM
Welcome aboard Keb.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/27/2008 3:00 AM
Hello Welcome to the site.
Posted By: Alaska Dave
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/27/2008 8:22 PM
My name is Dave and i've been blessed to have been able to live and hunt in a few different states in my 54 years. Started out with bow and handguns in the 70's but got out of it and stayed with big bore rifles for a few years. Went back to bow and pistols 8 years ago. Hooked on Tenders
I am a heavy equpment operator by trade which usually gives me time off for hunting and winters for chasing coyotes. I have 2 sons 23 and 17 years old that love to shoot and the youngest is my hunting partner till he gets tired of the old man. Glad to be here. Thanks, Dave
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/29/2008 11:10 PM
Hi Dave. Good to have you here.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/29/2008 11:28 PM
Welcome aboard Dave
Posted By: SS 308
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/03/2008 2:19 AM
Hi, from Wyoming. Been handgun hunting for almost 30 years. Started with the 30 Herret and presently using the Savage Strikers in 300 WSM and 6.5 x 284. Also keep a S & W 29 on me for close range.
Hunt Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, and Bison. Off-season Prairie Dogs and Coyotes.
Also do flyfishing and wildlife photography.
Posted By: pter1020k
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/09/2008 12:30 AM
Keith here.from northern ny just getting into handguns this year already have ruger single six,Dan Wesson 357 and Contender 22 need more contender barrels love my contender should have baught that first
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/09/2008 12:39 AM
Welcome Keith, keep an eye on the classifieds here and you can find some fair deals on barrels.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/09/2008 3:49 PM
Welcome to the site Keith. You can learn alot from this site. Handgun hunting is more fun then any other type of hunting in my book. I've hunted with rifle, muzzle loader, archery and now I have settled on Handgun hunting to be my prefered method of taking animals.
Posted By: ms2u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/11/2008 11:47 AM
hey im the new kid on the block been huntin since iwas old enough to see over a palmetto its the same story got bored with the long gun so started bow huntin then caught the hand gun addiction originally from the ms delta married me one of them webfooted coona// gals so iswum the creek love to hunt any thang that strikes bites or ruts fellows i travel all over the world with my job and im here to tell yall we are blessed and weve got to fight for our right to enjoy the sport we love
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/12/2008 12:40 AM
Welcome to the site. Tell us what you are shooting.
Posted By: Raf
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/12/2008 10:43 PM
Hey guys, my name is Larry and I am from Virginia. Originally I am from NJ and glad I left in 1966. Spent 26 yrs. in the AF and retired in the Hampton Roads section of the state. I am also retired from law enforcement (15 yrs) and love to hunt, fish, shoot and reload -- oh yeah and some golfing.
I am an active LEO firearms instructor and enjoy helping new recruits learn the art of pistol handling and shooting. Got back into hunting after military retirement and have been bit with the handgun bug. My primary hunting gun is a S&W 629 with a 2x Leupold scope. It has treated me well and have bagged numerous deer and one bobcat.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/13/2008 1:34 AM
welcome aboard larry.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/13/2008 1:39 AM
we shouldn't have to fight for our right to own a firearm. we are guaranteed this right with the 2 nd. amendment, so they say.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/13/2008 1:51 AM
Hey Gary! I remember you from the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show in Harrisburg,Pa. I don't remember how many years ago it was, but that is where I picked up one of the application form for the magazine.I even still have the form with your business card on it(HandgunHunt.com) Call me a packrat!
Posted By: Score Guy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/18/2008 3:16 AM
Hello everyone, my name is Jeff and I'm from Whitetail heaven, better known as Iowa. Been hunting for most of my 43 years, mostly with bow but also with muzzloader and handgun. I've always enjoyed challenges and killing a mature buck with a revolver has been a goal I've wanted attain. Over the last few years at different times I owned two Taurus 44 Mag Raging Bulls, both of which I regrettably traded. I really enjoyed shooting them and was confident I could put a buck down but the right opportunity never happened. Recently, I've recommited myself to this pursuit and brought home a S&W 460 XVR. I'm trying seriously to get very comforatable with this gun and I've got a whole summer to do it. Shooting iron sights right now but haven't ruled out optics. Haven't used anything other than the Hornaday 200gr SST yet. In my spare time I'm an official measurer for P&Y and B&C. Hoping to use this site to learn all I can about my new best friend! Looks good so far, I'm really impressed with the postings I've read so far. Thanks in advance for any help anyone lends me!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/18/2008 5:15 PM
Welcome aboard Jeff, Glad to see you here. Great site and there is alot of knowledge coming from this herd of handgunners. Congrates on the new S&W.
Posted By: 357 Herrett
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2008 2:33 AM
Howdy, I'm Dave from Columbus, Nebraska. I enjoy my T/C Contenders and any gun chambered in 35 caliber. So far I haven't harvested any big game animals with my T/C pistols but I hope this fall will be the turning point. I hunted last fall with my 357 Maximum but didn't get an opportunity to shoot a deer with it. I wanted my kids to get theirs first. Ended up filling my two doe tags during black powder season.
This fall I will be hunting in the Sand Hills region of the state for Mule deer. I hope all my practicing with my new 357 Herrett pays off. I really like this cartridge. Recoil is a pussy cat compared to my 357 Maximum. If I'm lucky enough to get a shot under 200 yards I should be successful.
I just want to thank everyone on this forum for there experiences and knowledge. I learn something new every time I log on.
leverman
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2008 2:38 PM
Nice to have you here! I now you have bee around a while, glad you are still here!!
Posted By: Ruger1280
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2008 1:28 AM
Hey all; May name is Dave and I hail from Rose Hill, Kansas. I have been married 31 years have 2 kids and 2 grand kids. I am a farm kid from way back and come originally from Nortwest Kansas. Years ago I did machine shop work and electrical work to put me and my wife thru school. Graduating with an Engineering degree I ended up at the Boeing plant in Wichita, Kansas. Been doin' that for the past 24 years.
I've enjoyed hunting, shooting and reloading ever since I could remember. My first big game handgun kill was a Mule deer feeding on a very tall very long heystack that I conviently pearched upon. It was an old 3 screw .44 Mag 5 1/2' if I recall correctly(some jerk liberated it from me) That began my deep interest in handgun hunting, and I watched the progressions of Bob Milek for many years, which really set the hook - so to speak.
I've got a bad habit lately of buying Mausers and Ruger Single actions that have had some hard mileage on them and reworking them. I've got 3 '96 Swed's in 6.5x55 a Turk in .35 Whelen and another Turk currently waiting on what is is going to become.
My favorite Contenders are the old frame with a 10" .357 Herret, a 12" Hunter in .375 Win and a custom 15 1/2" in 7x30 Wat. Single action revolvers are all Ruger Single actions (3 of which were bascket cases when I bought them) and 1 BFR in .22 Hornet converted to Bisley. 2 of the Rugers are .22 Mag, 1 is a .22 Lr, 1 is a 30 Carbine, a .41 Mag, a .356 GNR and a .429 GNR.
I just like messin' arond with guns, cartridges and going hunting.
Dave
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2008 4:22 PM
Welcome aboard Dave. Looks like you will be bringing alot of knowledge to the site. That's Great! You have come to a great site and I'm sure you will like it. Again welcome to the site and how about some pictures of your firearms and any trophy's you've taken.
Posted By: Dave1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/26/2008 1:15 AM
I am Dave from Winter Springs, Florida. Have hunted all my life and have carried various handguns for years while on foot, on boat, on airboat, etc. I got interested in deer hunting with a handgun in 2002, bought a new 14" TC Contender 7x30, and have really enjoyed it.
Dave1
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/26/2008 2:23 AM
Welcome to the sight Dave. Nice to have you back!
Posted By: 405Contender
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/26/2008 3:24 PM
Curt from Illinois. Got the Contender bug about 30 years ago, when I was a teenager and shot a 10" octagon barrel 30-30 (ouch!)...but didn't buy one until about 15 years ago. That first 223 has taken a few fox and other vermin; added a 7-30 Waters barrel a couple of years later; then in 2006 I had a custom 18", 405 Win barrel made for it (for Illinois deer hunting), and took 2 deer at 150-some yards last fall. This winter I added a SS G2 frame to carry the "big medicine" barrel.
Over the last two years or so, I got my daughter started with 22, then 410, and (she's now 12) last week a Savage 243...we're looking forward to a jackrabbit hunt next month, to be followed by deer and antelope later.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/26/2008 6:23 PM
What a nice collection! How do you like your 405 (Win)?
Posted By: 405Contender
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/27/2008 4:57 PM
Just hang on tight with both hands...and use a very good scope. The muzzle brake is essential, at least for me. Hard a hard time early on with my bipod, pulled the sling screw right through the rynite stock (now I moved to a barrel-clamped mount for my bipod, but haven't tested that much yet for accuracy impact).
I don't reload, but had some 235 gr Hawk bullets loaded up, and feel very confident out to 200+ yards without much drop...and of course the energy is phenomenal way beyond that range, so long as you can place the bullet.
Someday I hope to take that barrel to Africa and shoot something REALLY big. My whole purpose with the 405 was to have a straight-walled cartridge that would work in the Contender and reach deer as far as possible across the cornfield (Illinois restrictions on cartridge style).
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/05/2008 11:34 PM
Hi my name is lars. I just got my first animal handgun hunting in Utah. it was a 350 lb ferrel hog. been hangun hunting for 12 years but not really trying because i always filled my first tags with a rifle. I also live hunt and fish in colorado. I'm really glad i found this web site to meet other addicts like myself.
When in doubt get a bigger gun!!!!
Lars
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/05/2008 11:47 PM
welcome Lars, I think you'll like it here, good bunch of guys and lots of information.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/06/2008 4:41 AM
Welcome aboard Lars, always glad to have another addict join the club.
Posted By: Lowe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/10/2008 6:26 PM
Hello my I'm Lowe from Kenutcky I started hunting when I was 4 and just started handgun hunting last fall. I don't like hunting from a tree stand and started noticeing most of my shots on deer were mostly under a 100 yards and I liked geting close. Long guns are harder to carry in appalachian foothill brush so i switched to a rugerblack hawk 357 for half the season. The other half of the season is still for the .06 and muzzleloader.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/10/2008 6:48 PM
Welcome aboard. This is a great site to learn about handgun hunting. Everyone is will to answer any questions you might have. Remember the only dumb question is the one that wasn't asked. We all asked what seem like dumb questions, we may get a chuckle out of them, but they will get answered. We have all been where you are. A beginner! Again Welcome to the site. Rupe
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/10/2008 9:34 PM
welcome to the site
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/11/2008 1:55 AM
Hi Lowe,
Lots of great guys here - welcome to the the fraternity.
Gary
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/11/2008 2:29 AM
welcome lowe i have spent some time in your neck of the world
nice area again welcome.
larry
Posted By: tred1956
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/14/2008 11:23 PM
I'm Doug, but go by tred1956. Haven't hunted much in the last 15 years. I do love to shoot single shot pistols. I own a couple of xp 100's and several contender barrels. I bought my first contender in 1978 and have been hooked ever since. Between myself and my two sons I think we have about 40 barrels. Love wildcat cartridges and am trying to get grandson interested. I am an EMT by trade and have lived my entire life in South Carolina.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/14/2008 11:55 PM
Hello Tred,
Welcome to the site. Sounds like you and I got into it about the same time. My first was a Contender 10" 44 Mag. I've been hooked ever since.
Gary
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2008 5:40 PM
Welcome aboard Tred, you'll find that this is a great site.
Posted By: Trace
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 4:45 PM
My name is Trace. I'm old and can't remember when I started hunting with handguns. Lived all my life in south Texas. Killed my first handgun deer with a ruger Super Blackhawk close to 40 years ago. Moved up to TC later and have just now gotten into the bolt handgun game. Always ready to learn new things about the game.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 5:18 PM
Welcome aboard Trace. I think you'll like it here, overall we're a pretty decent bunch of guys.
Posted By: SwitchMan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 6:09 PM
Well, my name is Jeff, and I am the Switchman. Ive been seriously intrigued by the prospect of handgun hunting for about the last 6 years. However I have not actually been hunting yet. Particularly for financial reasons. Had a flying career bottom out on me in its early stages, and am now working overseas as Telecommunications contractor.
My main hunting priority - is Elk. Ever since I had Elk-steak & eggs for breakfast in Boise about 8 years ago. Since then, that bull has been haunting me in the middle of the night, Bugling in the back of my mind.
I Have owned an Encore in .44Mag, and .410 shot. A contender super 14 in .223, a Taurus Raging Bull .454, Super Blackhawk .44Mag, as well as a couple other revolvers in non-hunting chamberings.
In the meantime Ive spent the last 6 years or so doing the closest thing to hunting I could find that was nearly free. Reading and Learning. Im pretty sure when the finances recover, I'll be ready for hunting, handloading, and wildcatting.
Thanks a million for the creation of a fantastic website. Its been a long time coming.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 6:36 PM
Welcome aboard SwitchMan. It's a great sport and I'm sure you'll have a ball once you get back into it.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 9:32 PM
Welcome Trace and welcome Jeff glad you both signed on. It's a great site and you are going to love it.
Posted By: SwitchMan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 9:57 PM
By the way,
Kudos for whoever designed that interactive magazine issue. Thats pretty slick.
Well done
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2008 11:10 PM
By the way,
Kudos for whoever designed that interactive magazine issue. Thats pretty slick.
Well done
That would be me - thanks.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2008 2:04 AM
welcome everybody!
Posted By: Caldwell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2008 4:04 AM
Hey, my name is Caldwell.
I grew up in Stafford, VA and now attend Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, my dad, Gary, has been hunting and shooting handguns for as long as i can remember. he tried getting me into it but i still like to just go to the gun range and shoot them more than i do hunt with them. Im pretty new to the site and just want to say nice job dad.
-Caldwell Smith
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2008 11:21 AM
NICE to meet you Caldwell!! Welcome aboard.
Your Dad does a great job around here!!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2008 5:43 PM
Welcome to the site Caldwell, it's a great place to spend your time.
This is the greatest website ever! You guys are right behind it!! Long time Member, married forever, hunting with handguns longer, work for big-Pharma, 'nuff money, not 'nuff time, Love the SWPA shoot when I can make it. Ride my Road King everywhere, drive my 2500HD when it rains. Favorite guns are my S&W collection, TC Contender and Encore collections,my Stryker and my M1 Garands; my Enfields and Springfields aren't bad either. I love to hunt geese and ducks when I can't get to the ranges. Then there's fishing......
Hunting you ask? I love back-pack and horse-pack Elk, Deer, Pigs, Turkey, and DanB water-bottles-all taken with handguns-one can't have enough outdoor activities you know.
Posted By: Hoffa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/25/2008 3:51 AM
Hello, my name is David. In the Houston area. Found the website while researching for the BFR 480. I like all the info and the specialty of handgun hunting, so I registered today. Bird hunted through my 20's as I grew a good collection of 'self defense handguns'. At 30 I bought a T/C .44. Took my first deer at 31 and have just kept going. In the last 2 years I have been making up for lost time. 2 deer, 3 hogs, 1 javelina w/ the .44. I have on order its replacement a S&W 629 stealth hunter performance center, only been waiting 6 months and they tell me it will be another 2. Thanks for the website and the info.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/25/2008 4:56 AM
Welcome aboard Hoffa, glad you signed up.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/25/2008 12:30 PM
Hello David,
Welcome to the site and thanks for sharing how you found it, we're always glad to have another handgunner online. You won't find a better or more knowledgeable bunch of guys anywhere.
Gary
Posted By: Montanan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/27/2008 1:13 AM
Wanted to properly introduce myself here. My name is Jon from Kalispell, MT and I have only handgun hunted one time before and really enjoyed it, but never followed through with keeping on top of it. I have been a bowhunter and rifle hunter for some time, but because of a left shoulder injury, bowhunting is or will be a thing of the past.
I have loved Big Bore rifles like the ol 45-70 and enjoy shooting the Marlin Guide Gun, but after purchasing my new found Ruger SBH in .44 Magnum, I believe I have found a new love and find myself looking at a longer barreled handgun for properly scoping and hunting with.
Gary you got a great site here, and I hope I can learn alot from all you very experienced handgun hunters, as well as I hope I can add some things as well.
I look forward to much good reading here, because you just can't find any good magazines out there that just deal with "Handgun Hunting" nor can I find any DVD's with just "Handgun Hunting" on them.
Well as you can see I like to talk alot, wait a minute I mean write alot too.
You all have a good one!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/27/2008 2:18 AM
Welcome aboard Jon, this is a great site isn't it? I have been hunting most of my life as well and have been hunting with the handgun for approx. 10 years and just about the time I thought I knew everything, I then ran across this site. I then realized I didn't. LOL
Again welcome to the site. rupe
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/27/2008 2:56 AM
Hey Jon My dad was from kalispell.Most of my familly is from Mantana also.Luhrsen/Mcglaughlin.Good to have you aboard.
Lars
Posted By: Montanan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/27/2008 10:42 AM
Lars
We just love it here, and thank God we moved here back in 1990 from making our escape as I call it from the left coast. I can't wait for this years hunting season to begin. I have a bullet that my bullet sponsor just gave me to work my loads up with and use which is a 305-gr WFN GC and I know this is gonna be a fun one to play with.
Posted By: H2OBUG
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2008 12:46 AM
My name is Wayne I live just north of New Orleans LA "The Big Easy" I have been Handgun Hunting since the early 80's. I started with a Super 14 Contender in 30-30 with a 4X Leupold and I was hooked after I killed my first deer. I went to college at the University of Alabama so I had a lot of time to test the Contender on the west Alabama deer. After college I moved into wheel guns and other long guns but my main focus was on handguns and handguns that had long range power. I have had several XP's and at one time I had over 15 T/C barrels and 3 frames but sold all of it and moved more to the wheel gun side. As of late I have purchased 2 Contenders and a Encore so I am moving back to the dark side somewhat. Down here in LA we have hogs everywhere and most of the deer hunters will let you shoot all you want so I find myself hunting hogs more than deer down here. Somewhat of a change from my AL days. I am an engineer in my day job and build some pretty cool stuff. Check it out
http://www.textronmarineandland.com/products/land/asv_m1117.htmhttp://www.textronmarineandland.com/products/marine/lcac.htmhttp://www.textronmarineandland.com/products/marine/mlb.htmIf you get down here to the LA area Look me and TCMAN up we will go make some smoke!!!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2008 2:04 AM
h2obug that is some pretty cool stuff keep up the good work
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2008 2:39 AM
definitely cool stuff H20bug, is that coast guard boat one of the new ones that will right itself if it rolls?
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2008 3:23 AM
Cool pics. Yep that's one of those boats. They tested the first ones way way back on the Columbia bar. Saw them on the old show "Believe it or not".
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2008 4:12 AM
Right on Bug.
Posted By: choctaw
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2008 4:08 PM
My name is Jon. I've been handgun hunting on and off since I was about 13 (that's about 31 years). I live and hunt in North Texas. Just found this site by the way. Very cool.
Oh, for my day job I'm a criminal investigator for a DA's office.
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2008 4:55 PM
Hi there nice to meet ya!
Lars
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2008 6:57 PM
welcome jon hope enjoy the site and post alot again welcome.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2008 9:07 PM
welcome and happy 4th!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2008 7:59 PM
WELCOME!! Jon, great site, I thnik you will like it around here.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2008 8:55 PM
Welcome to the site Jon, it's a great place for learning and sharing information. Plus it's alot of fun as well>
Posted By: Aussie Dave
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2008 10:13 PM
Hi to all of you, many of you will remember me from a few years ago as the aussie handgunner hunter, over the past few years I've had virtually no time to myself or hunting due to work and fighting our gun laws. Things are now getting back on track down here in general so I've started buying again and in the past year have added a couple more TCs to the collection, several SSK barrels and a few Rugers to try out for SASS matches. Now comes the "terrible" job of working out loads for each, especially my 50/70 and 375JDJs with the aim of taking a Elk next February.
Take care and hope to keep in touch. Regards Dave.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/08/2008 3:43 AM
COOL DAVE!! Welcome Back!! Glad you are getting back into it.
Do you post over at SP as Aussie Dave?
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/08/2008 11:40 AM
Most defiantly! A lost sheep has found its way home.
Posted By: Carpe Diem
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/12/2008 7:34 PM
I'm Jay in Houston, been here 4 years from Alaska. Glad to be warm after 27 winters shoveling snow in the arctic. Got my first .30 Herrett T/C barrel in 1976, hunted Kodiak most of my years in Alaska taking lots of deer, mostly with Contenders. Shot a lot of IHMSA silhouette in the 80s and 90s.
I'm an engineering manager, used to write for Handloader, Rifle and Precision Shooting magazines but no longer have the time to spend on ballistic research projects. Still shoot a bit, handgun hunt when and where I can.
Favorite handgun calibers: .45LC, .30 Herrett, .250 Savage, .300 Savage, .35 Remington. Biggest handgun trophy was a 45" moose....
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Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/12/2008 8:22 PM
welcome jay hope you stay around and give some input nice guys
here enjoy.
larry
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/12/2008 8:58 PM
Welcome Jay. Glad to have your experience here.
Gary
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/12/2008 9:47 PM
Welcome aboard Jay, this is a great site! And lots of nice folks.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2008 1:06 AM
Welcome Jay! Any pics of that moose?
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2008 2:08 AM
Nice to meet ya, hope you enjoy this web site as much as I do!
Lars
Posted By: Robk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2008 11:13 PM
Rob here... Raised in Maine and now live in Georgia.. Carried an old 1911a1 or a Ruger SBH in .44 for a while in Maine while hiking and only recently got into the handgun hunting. Served in the Army for a long time and now that I don't have to carry for a living I find myself drawn more and more to my wheel gun, smoke pole and bow with training wheels when hitting the woods. Lots of hogs and deer down this way(no limit on the hogs and 12 deer per year). We have a handgun hunting challenge this year on another forum that I belong to. Took my first nice 8 point with my "new" SBH .44mag this past season on opening day of the centerfire season and hope to repeat many more times this year.
R
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2008 3:19 AM
Welcome aboard!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2008 4:02 AM
Welcome from Oregon, must be nice to beable to take more then just one or two deer a year.
Posted By: Robk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2008 10:56 AM
They're over populated here for the carrying capacity of the land. Average 8pt(4x4) live weight isn't but around 140lbs if you're lucky. Takes a good half dozen to fill the freezer for the year here.
R
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/15/2008 1:05 AM
welcome to the forum jay. good to have you here.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/15/2008 1:13 AM
Hi! My name is Mike.I've been handgun hunting for deer for 25 yrs.I'm a machinest by trade. I work for a military contractor.I bought a S&W 460 XVR earlier this yr.& started handloading for it a few weeks ago.Hope to take a Pa. whitetail with it this yr.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/15/2008 10:32 PM
WElcome Mikefrompa, I didn't know that you hadn't stop in and intro'ed yourself or I would have said welcome aboard much sooner. sorry rupe
Posted By: kritter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/16/2008 10:26 PM
Hi guys, another Mike here, but call me kritter,(long story from my navy days,) a rancher, from the Texas Panhandle.
Just getting started in the handgun hunting, but I've been hunting in one way or another almost all my life.
Recently started looking for a new challenge, now I seem to have a new bug. I've shot many handguns over the years, including plinking at small game, but was never serious about it.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2008 1:04 AM
WELCOME KRITTER!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2008 5:28 PM
Welcome aboard Kritter. You picked a great challenging sport to join as well as a great site to join.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2008 10:39 PM
long story from my navy days
I like him already.
Howdy and welcome aboard!
Posted By: kritter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/18/2008 5:19 PM
Thanks for the welcome, folks,
It's nice to know there's a safety net out there for people just starting out in this sport.
I'll try to keep the silliness to a minimum, but you know how us new-guys are :D!
(We always come up with something off the wall, while trying to re-invent the wheel! Lol!)
Later, Krit
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/19/2008 2:45 AM
I think Kritter is going to be an addict like the rest of us around here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/19/2008 2:55 AM
Natural high!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/19/2008 2:05 PM
I think Kritter is going to be an addict like the rest of us around here.
Addict? Who's an addict? I'm a "collector".
LOL<LOL
Posted By: DKA1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2008 9:14 PM
I am from Southeast, NC and just found this forum. Have hunted all of my life with Shotguns and rifles, but just getting started with Handguns. Will probably need a lot of coaching. Am a Financial Advisor by trade.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2008 9:57 PM
Welcome from Oregon. Ask away! You will find there is a lot of very knowledgable guys here. I to spent most of my life hunting with rifles and shooting handguns. when I started Handgun Hunting about 10 years ago, I fell in love with hunting with them. Why I never tried it before I'll never know.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2008 11:14 PM
Nice to have you here DKA1!
Posted By: kritter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/24/2008 2:13 PM
Welcome from another new guy!
Just recieved my tc (14" super in .22 lr.) and am seriously having fun!
I really think at least one of these guys should have warned me how addictive this is though...!
I don't even have a scope on the silly thing yet, and already I'm looking ahead to something with some real range!
Kritter, Before long you will be bustin coyotes with whatever long rage caliber you get for your TC.....Bustin` boars and killin` coyotes......Heaven....
Posted By: Pasco
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 6:36 AM
Hello all ! I hail from Las Vegas, NV. I've been reading this site and gleaning info & tips for some time now and just getting around to contributing. I sent in a pic of a hunt I went on a couple of years ago and hope to add to it this fall. I drew an Antelope tag and a Mule Deer tag for Northern Nevada and a cow Elk tag for Colorado. I'll use a 30-30 for the Lope & Mulie and a just ordered 45-70 barrel. Oh, I've been handgun hunting since 1990.
Posted By: aaronc53
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 6:38 AM
I'm Aaron. I have hunted my whole life, but not very much with a handgun. The county I live in has no firearm deer seasons, so the vast majority of my hunting has been with a bow. I'm looking forward to learning from much more experienced people.
Posted By: briarhopper
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 12:10 PM
I now live in middle Tennessee after several years out west, and this will be my first year hunting with a handgun. I am a church pastor with a second job, a wonderful wife and seven children, so I need to keep things in the realm of factory (or custom) ammunition instead of re-loading for the sake of time, space and money. So I guess I will be sticking with the .44mag.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 3:03 PM
Pasco, aaronc53, and briarhopper Welcome aboard to all of you.
briarhopper- There is nothing wrong with the .44mag , that is all I use now days and you can kill anything on the planet with it. Although I would think twice before I shot an elephant or cape buffalo with one. But here in the USA, you won't have a problem with the right bullet. The .44mag is a great caliber to start hunting with, you can shoot .44spl's threw hot hunting loads. What .44mag are you shooting now?
In the long run reloading is the cheapest way to go. If you can get the LEE annivesary set, you can start reloading for around $100.oo. You will make your money back in no time.
Pasco- You are going to have a blast on your hunts, good luck on each hunt. Take lots of picture for us to see your trophies!
aaronc53- What kind of a handgun are you shooting? You are going to get hooked and spend alot of money, Be Warned! LOL
Posted By: briarhopper
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 3:09 PM
rupe,
It's a New Model Super Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl and open sights. I've got a couple of my horses for sale to cut down on my hay bill this winter, and if I move one of them along I'm thinking about getting a SBH Hunter also, but still doing some research.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 6:48 PM
WELCOME TO ALL OF YOU AND ENJOY THE SITE!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 7:33 PM
welcome to all have fun and enjoy your shooting and the site
larry
Posted By: Pasco
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 8:00 PM
Hello Aaron, Since you are a bow hunter, you got the hardest part licked, the ability to get close. I try to style my handgun hunting like bow hunting (within 50 yds.), but it's nice to be able to reach out and touch something out to 200 yds. (My personal limit)due to energy/accuracy loss, and that I grew up shooting silhouettes. (damn ram). Practice out in the same type of terrain that you would be hunting in. Set your targets at random distances (some half hidden by brush). Shoot 50 rounds like this, BUT take an hour or more to do it. Shoot one or two rounds, rest,walk, talk, repete.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/29/2008 9:48 PM
Pasco, aaronc53, and briarhopper
WELCOME!! Great site here, you'll like it.
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 7:49 AM
Hi all. Im Vin. I use a scoped RSRH 44mag since I moved to Cumming Georgia (North of Atlanta) from NY about 6 years ago. I've hunted public land since I have been here and find the WMAs here to be crowded with people, so I have been looking into leasing land but that seems to be expensive here too. Great website but I can't seem to find the magazine anywhere, do you have to order online?
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 12:22 PM
Welcome Vin, You can order the first two print copies online but the magazine is now an online magazine. Try clicking on the magazine with the flipping pages up toward the top right of your screen and should be able to see the newest issue.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 4:26 PM
Welcome to the site Vin, you will enjoy it here. Great place to learn or just to visit with others that have the same interrest.
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 9:07 PM
Thanks for the welcome fellas! What about past magazine issues, can we access them on this site too?
Posted By: muskybite
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 9:50 PM
Hi,
I'm Noah. I live in southern WI. Enjoy hunting, fishing and woodworking. My handgun hunting experience so far has been with my only revolver a 6.5" taurus raging bull 44. I have taken two deer with it so far.
I have a blackhawk bisley hunter 44 on order and it should be arriving sometime soon. Bought a leupold 2x to try for fun on it, not sure I will hunt with it on.
Going elk hunting this fall in CO and excited about that. 3rd season and I got a cow tag. My brother is coming with and he has a bull tag. Ordering some hard cast ammo soon and plan to carry the blackhawk with me in case I get a close shot.
I also bought a davis tent and four dog stove which I am looking forward to trying out.
Lots of interesting information on this site.
Noah
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2008 10:32 PM
Welcom! I'd bet once you get used to the leupold on the bisley you'll love it and hunt with it but let us know how you like the combo and again welcom.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/01/2008 3:41 AM
Welcome to the site Noah. This is a great site! Good luck on your up coming hunts!
Posted By: ptb
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/01/2008 7:27 PM
Hi,
I'm Paul. I live in SE Wisconsin.
A reloader from way back and used to shoot IPSC for fun.
Used a pistol to hunt rabbit or whatever else I could hit(Browning Buckmark & old Ruger MKII in .22LR) way back when in Ohio and Kentucky because the .22s were cheaper than 12 ga shells, and I didn't want haul the old Model 34 Remington up and down hills.
:-)
In the here & now:
Have a Taurus .357 mag with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Target trigger and grips that i have thought about putting a scope on but haven't had it drilled & tapped yet.
Long distance hand guns caught my interest and found a used Savage Striker in .22-250 and have been using it for kissing coyotes out to about 250 yds.
Will be picking people's brains around here as I want to have a custom barrel from Badger barrels in .300WSM made for the Striker. Hoping I go for coyote on one day and can change out the barrel for deek, elk the next.
Maybe for some competition because I can't afford a MOA Maximum.
I am pretty sure my idea MAY be sound but looking for guidance from more experienced people than me. Especally trying to use one scope for two calibers.
So far, I have seen nothing but good on this site and thanks ahead of time.
ptb
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/01/2008 10:37 PM
Welcome, and although I'm a single action revolver guy you'll find lots of guys here very knowledgable in the single shot arena.
Posted By: Hardball
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/04/2008 2:27 PM
Hi, I'm Bill and I'm a moderately experienced hunter and relatively new to the handgun hunting seen. I've always been an avid shooter and especially into handguns, however primarily black guns (probably because of my previous vocation). I'm retired from the US Army and am now an Insurance Agent (boy what a dichotomy). I've been around the world several times and hunted in a few of these locations. I have no where near the experience that most of you gentlemen have though, but am anxious to learn. My handguns of hunting choice are Ruger's. I have 2 Blackhawk 45 convertibles, a Single Six and my newest toy the Super Redhawk in 454 w/ 7.5 bbl. I like each of these for their own purpose and love Rugers in general because they are extremely tough, reliable and quite accurate right out of the box. I'm currently looking to scope the SRH due to my aging eyesight, I'll gladly accept all advice.
Best Regards,
Bill
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/04/2008 8:10 PM
Welcome aboard and thank you for your service!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/05/2008 12:38 AM
Welcome aboard and thank you for your service!
Ditto from me too.
Posted By: Hardball
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/05/2008 2:07 PM
Thanks Guys it is greatly appreciated.
Hardball
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/05/2008 5:05 PM
ptb and Hardball Welcome aboard, this is the place for learning about handgun hunting, whether it's specialty pistols or revolvers, someone here knows the answer. Great bunch of guys. Again Welcome from Oregon. rupe
Posted By: muddydog
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 1:50 AM
Hello,
My name is Lance. I live in West Texas where I like to hunt big whitetails and ducks. I use a stock Ruger SBH .44 and a Recurve bow for the archery season. Been handgunning for about 30 yrs and still learning every year. Nice to find a site with fellow hunters that like to hunt with the handguns! Look forward to meeting everyone!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 1:53 AM
Welcome Lance!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 1:54 AM
Nice to have you here!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 2:36 AM
Welcome Muddydog! There are quite a few of us here that enjoy hunting with traditional archery gear too.
Posted By: muddydog
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 2:47 AM
Thanks for the welcomes! I do like hunting the hard way.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2008 3:11 AM
welcome from ny
larry
Posted By: gene
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 1:33 AM
hey I am gene, I have been hunting with a handgun since 1976.I traded a rifle for a 44 contender and could not hit the wall across the room.but after alot of ammo and a scope. now that was really something back then cause everybody gave me a hard time. now they tell me to take the handgun after seeing what it has brought home. also I try to put god and family first now(not so in earlier years), but I still love to do anything outdoors.I am disabled with a bad back. thank god I am walking!!! I also give alot of time to the wheeln sportsmen(nwtf)a disabled organization in va. We sure have a great time. Ask your local nwtf group about it is nation wide.anyway I think we need to help someone each day to make there life a little bit better no matter what it is or who it is. Thanks
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 4:07 PM
Welcome aboard Gene. Looks like we are brothers in more ways then one. I to have a bad back and had surgery last year on it. I'm walking but I have to use a cane and may have to use it for the rest of my life. I am retired/disabled as well. I just thank God that I can still shoot and hunt. I just have to have someone along to get the game out for me. Which isn't a bad thing come to think of it. LOL Again welcome to the site, you will have a lot of fun with this crew and learn a bunch of stuff about, well, handguns and hunting with them. LOL later rupe
Posted By: RANGER RICK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 7:54 PM
Just thought I would say hello to the forum .
I was invited over and like what I see so I joined..
Love handguns and they are my primary firearm for most hunting I do here in Alaska .
RR
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 8:13 PM
Welcome to the site Ranger rick. It's a great site to be a part of.
Posted By: Montanan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 8:31 PM
Ranger Rick, I'm glad you joined the family over here and you will enjoy the wealth of knowledge you will find over here as well.
Welcome Aboard
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2008 8:42 PM
Welcome Gene and Ranger, I think you'll like it here alot.
Posted By: sw1006
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/19/2008 12:06 PM
My Name is Patrick. Just bought an Encore pistol to try deer hunting with this year. I and need all the help I can get. The site is wonderfull and full of information.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/19/2008 12:10 PM
Welcome to the form Patrick. Can’t go wrong with an Encore, what caliber do you have?
Posted By: sw1006
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/20/2008 1:31 AM
22-250 and just got a 460 s&w. Havent shot either yet.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/20/2008 4:03 AM
Welcome Patrick!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/20/2008 3:32 PM
Welcome from Oregon, glad to have you aboard. You need to get out there and get those barrels broken in. We have a rule here that if you don't shot a new firearm with in 2 weeks of getting it you have to give it to Rupe. PM me for my address. LOL
Posted By: TCUMan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2008 3:23 PM
Hello my name is Scott I'm from Pennsylvania. Been hunting with my Contender for 14 years now. I really love my T/CU barrels, and i have a fondness for my 280JDJ Encore havent got to take an animal yet with it but that will all change this November. Being the new guy here i will pick your brains for info since i'm considering buying my first revolver ever.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2008 3:46 PM
Welcome TCUMan! Nice to have you here. I hope you enjoy this wonderful sight as much as I do!
TCMan
Posted By: TCUMan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2008 3:58 PM
thanks for the welcome TCMan i'm sure i will enjoy. after browesing around awhile i feel right at home already.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2008 4:14 PM
hello tcuman enjoy the site welcome
larry
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2008 5:02 PM
Welcome TCUMan, enjoy the site and the people, its a great bunch.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 1:08 AM
Welcome TCUman to the site you going to love it.
Posted By: trad-hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 4:19 AM
Hi my name is Lance. I live in S.W. Missouri and I have several pistols but I recently bought a contender with a 30-30 barrel. I have hunted small game with my Browning buckmark several times and I have taken a deer with a ruger super blackhawk 44mag once. I have always wanted a contender and I finally bought one. I have hunted with an Encore 209x50 for 8yrs now and have taken several deer. I am ready for the handgun challenge now.
Posted By: Flatwoods
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 11:54 AM
Hello my name is Dale I'm from S.E. Georgia, (Appling County). I've a been viewing this wedsite several years now and started handgung hunting last year. I purchased an Encore in 7mm-08 in 2007, and started pistol hunting, well I missed a nice 8pt on opening day but I redeemed myself by taking a doe @ 75 yds and a spike buck 125 yds by the end of the season. I'm hooked for life!!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 4:00 PM
Howdy gents, nice to have ya’ll here.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 5:15 PM
WELCOME to HH, TCUMan, trad-hunter, and Dale1.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 5:37 PM
welcome to all the new guys and enjoy dale1 what are you shooting
out of your 7mm-08?
larry
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 7:06 PM
Welcome Lance and Dale
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 8:28 PM
Welcome to both Lance and Dale, glad to have you aboard.
Posted By: Flatwoods
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2008 10:26 PM
Larry223, I'm loading 139 gn Honady SST over IMR 4064. It's printing less than 1" @ 100yds with a good rest.
I also reload for 44 Mag. in a Ruger SBHH and a S&W 629 I normally use WIN 296 and have good luck with it,but I've read on this site people were using 2400. What are the PRO / CONS of WIN 296 vs 2400?
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/25/2008 3:48 AM
that sounds like a load i may try if you would to try one of
mine it is 43grs. of rx 15 120gr bt it will shoot like yours
and 44 mag i use 296 23,5grs with 240gr xtp. i would like to
try 2400 also.
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/25/2008 4:27 AM
Welcome to all of you that joined while I was gone!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/25/2008 4:31 AM
I'm loading 139 gn Honady SST over IMR 4064.
Good load.
Howdy Rod. Glad to see you got back in one piece!
Posted By: elkbelch
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 1:15 AM
Hello, I am elkbelch also known as Shawn. I live in West Central Missouri.
I have been hunting since childhood, 8year old with a pocket full of 28 ga shells and his early 1900s trusty Iver Johnson, by his self on the farm. Way to "politicly incorrect" these days. Since my youth I have aspired to hunt large game in other states as well as my home state of Missouri. I handload and bow hunt. I enjoy the rifle and bow, but have always had a special place in my heart for side arms. I have taken deer with my pistol but would like to harvest an elk. I have taken elk with a muzzle loader, three of them to be precise.
I am glad I have found a place where others share my intrests.
Shawn
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 1:38 AM
Welcome aboard Elkbelch, I am sure you will enjoy this site and it's members, I know I do.
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 2:05 AM
Welcome aboard !!!
Lars
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 3:19 AM
welcome hope you enjoy.
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 5:16 AM
Welcome to the nut house!
Posted By: Jim NJ-Pa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 3:29 PM
Just wanted to say Hi and let you know I'm from New Jersey and started with a hand gun In 1964 reading Skeeter’s Hand Gun stores and got a 357 Mag. then in 1980 moved up to the 44 Mag.
I my first Contender in the 22 hornet in 1985 then 45-410,30 Herit 357 Herit, 35,44 and 223. Wished I had them all now! Plan on watching the adds and getting them again as I have the money or trade for them.
But not being rich sold them as I moved along and now have the Encore in 30-06 15" with the brake, 30-06 Custom left hand stock and had the 24" barrel cut down to 18 1/2" and the inline 50x209 Mag.
We can't use the handgun in New Jersey yet but I hunt Avery season in Pa. with one and then go to other States if I have the time and money.
I have been shooting handguns since I was 8 years old with my Grand Pa and Dad who loved the handguns and had service revolvers S&W 38 Spl's.
I'm going on 65 now and plan to die with one in my hand on a hunt with friends and sitting around the campfire!
I'm also a fisherman when the deer season is over and make all my own rigs. And Plugs for Stripers in the Surf.
I belong to an indoor range Bob's Little Sport Shop and shoot on pistol leagues to be ready for the next hunting season and go to the out door range to shoot 50 to 200yrds. Most of my hunting is on a creak bottom and can only see about 50 yards in the brush.
Maybe you can help me find a left hand Shoulder Holster for my Encore. I use a sling on it now but would like to set it up like my 44 Mag. with a knife and lic .on the belt. My e-mail address is jfs312@yahoo.com :)
Posted By: Jim NJ-Pa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 4:08 PM
Just wanted to say Hi and let you know I'm from New Jersey and started with a hand gun In 1964 reading Skeeter’s Hand Gun stores and got a 357 Mag. then in 1980 moved up to the 44 Mag.
I my first Contender in the 22 hornet in 1985 then 45-410,30 Herit 357 Herit, 35,44 and 223. Wished I had them all now! Plan on watching the adds and getting them again as I have the money or trade for them.
But not being rich sold them as I moved along and now have the Encore in 30-06 15" with the brake, 30-06 Custom left hand stock and had the 24" barrel cut down to 18 1/2" and the inline 50x209 Mag.
We can't use the handgun in New Jersey yet but I hunt Avery season in Pa. with one and then go to other States if I have the time and money.
I have been shooting handguns since I was 8 years old with my Grand Pa and Dad who loved the handguns and had service revolvers S&W 38 Spl's.
I'm going on 65 now and plan to die with one in my hand on a hunt with friends and sitting around the campfire!
I'm also a fisherman when the deer season is over and make all my own rigs. And Plugs for Stripers in the Surf.
I belong to an indoor range Bob's Little Sport Shop and shoot on pistol leagues to be ready for the next hunting season and go to the out door range to shoot 50 to 200yrds. Most of my hunting is on a creak bottom and can only see about 50 yards in the brush.
Maybe you can help me find a left hand Shoulder Holster for my Encore. I use a sling on it now but would like to set it up like my 44 Mag. with a knife and lic .on the belt. My e-mail address is jfs312@yahoo.com :)
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2008 8:20 PM
Hey Jim NJ-PA, I am lefty as well and have a hard time finding holsters and the like in a left hand version. I use the scoped bandolier holster from Cabelas for my 44. Welcome to the site and I know you will enjoy it very much as I have as well.
ddawg
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/28/2008 2:13 AM
WELCOME to HH Jim NJ-PA!!
Here are 3 links to custom holster makers.
Levergun Leather Pistol Packaging Quiet Hide Holsters
Posted By: rwsem
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/31/2008 12:34 PM
Hey there, I'm Ron and I stumbled my way here by way of Gary Reeder's website. I'm getting a .310 GNR barrel made and was reading old articles of his when I saw the web addy.
I'm a regular on the Specialty Pistols Forum as I see many of you are too. I hunt/shoot primarily with revolvers, Contenders and now Encores. I also enjoy all shotgunning sports. I'm Soldier and just passed 25 years of active service. Currently serving in Iraq while the family is riding the storm out in Louisiana.
Best Regards to all,
Ron
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/31/2008 4:15 PM
Hello Ron and thank you for your service. I hope your family stays safe. It looks like it's going to hit western LA.
Welcome to the site.
Gary
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/31/2008 8:32 PM
welcome ron hope you enjoy the site i did my time in the army
a long time ago i know what its like being away from home
thank you and keep safe. hope all stay safe at home to.
larry
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/01/2008 1:01 AM
WELCOME aboard Ron!! I'm sure you know me. LOL<LOL<LOL
I hope your family stays safe!!
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/01/2008 2:37 AM
Welcome Ron, I'm sure you will enjoy the site. Stay safe out there in Iraq. Looks like LA will get hit pretty hard, we are praying for everyone there.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/01/2008 4:12 AM
Welcome Ron and you and your family stay safe.
Posted By: rwsem
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/02/2008 10:32 AM
Hey Tig!
Thanks for the welcome, although you could have told me about this site!!
Take care- hope all is well up North!
Thanks to all for the warm welcome and well-wishes. The last email from my wife said she thought a board came loose from the house, but that she'd check in the morning. The town is without electricity as far as I know. After Rita, it took 9 days for electriciy to get restored- although this storm doesn't sound as bad as Rita was.
Regards to all,
Ron
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/09/2008 1:11 AM
Welcome to the site, glad you joined us.
Posted By: Diego
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/17/2008 2:52 AM
Hi I am Diego ( Jim Mandigo) I was a closet hunter the real me came out before I married my wife and she said let's go hunting that was 30 years ago. Quail by shotgun or bow. Elk by rifle or bow. Javelina, deer, & etc. any legal means not always successful but enjoyable from desert terrain to 9000' or above in the mountain meadows. Taught hunter education for 20 years for me and wife was 25 years. Trying to get to go hunting is the issue. There seems to be a lot of wisdom in this forum and banterring of fun at each other. Sometimes we forget that this is a forum, a place to be ourselves, a place to find comaraderie, thank you for allowing to join in the conversation.
diego
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/17/2008 2:56 AM
Welcome Aboard!
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/17/2008 4:14 AM
There seems to be a lot of wisdom in this forum and banterring of fun at each other. Sometimes we forget that this is a forum, a place to be ourselves, a place to find comaraderie, thank you for allowing to join in the conversation.
diego
35 posts and now you introduce yourself.
I'd say "welcome to the forum" but your almost a veteran.
Hi! My name is Ted. Originally from central Virginia now living in Northern Idaho. Concrete Pump Operator is how I make my living. I have bagged everything here except the Big Horn and Mt goat with archery or rifle. This year I decided to try a handgun. S&W 460 XVR Hunter. Wish me luck.
Posted By: shawn from pa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2008 6:19 PM
Hi, my name is shawn. I live in Pa and have been hangun hunting since 1988. Started off with ruger single six, then blackhawk 45 colt, short stint with 454cassul superredhawk, current choice is savage striker 300wsm. would like to add encore in 243 (burn a little less powder)
Posted By: Diego
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2008 6:19 PM
Good luck hope it has the range for the Big Horn and the Billy Goat!
jim
Good luck hope it has the range for the Big Horn and the Billy Goat!
jim
If Im ever lucky enough to draw either tag I will be going with a bow. I know the 460 has the range.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2008 6:45 PM
Welcome all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ted… good luck and nice to have you here!
Shawn… looks like you have been handgun hunting for a while now!!! Nice to have you here!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/25/2008 6:20 PM
Welcome Ted and Shawn to the site. Great site and a lot of great guys on here.
hey this is aaron from arkansas. been on the site on and off wish i had more time to spend on here. my love of handguns started at a early age with the reading of elmar keith,kelly, and milek and so many others. bought my first 44mag at 17(dont tell on me) a used ruger redhawk. my first luv is big bore handguns followed by t/c contenders and encores.hope to take someting with my 460 this year. good luck to all!!
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/25/2008 8:25 PM
Welcome Ted, Shawn and Aaron. This is a great forum, I know you will all enjoy it.
Vin
Posted By: Sapper
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/26/2008 4:32 AM
Hello my name is John, I have only just begun hunting with a handgun. I am a former USArmy combat eng. Sapper is what they called us(its Ranger school with bombs). I served 8 years and finally stepped down with a little nudging from the wife. I currently am a Law enforcement Officer in Florida. I've been hunting with rifles and bows for a couple of years now and I'm always looking for new things in hunting to try.
Posted By: elkbelch
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/26/2008 10:52 AM
Welcome John, I am new around here too it seems as thease are good people.
Shawn
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/26/2008 10:57 AM
Nice to have you here John. Welcome to the sight!
Posted By: BINGO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/29/2008 3:51 AM
To TCHunter99 Semper Fi brother. I've been on the site a little while now. I started w/just handgun hunting in 92. The year I was discharged. My father was a dabbler w/handgun hunting & I hunted w/him & my grandfather since I was old enough to tag along & get smacked for making too much noise. I'm from up state New York. The trees are thick & saw no reason to carry a rifle. I've lived in 7 other states & will retire in Iowa when I get all the kids out. I prefer big bore revolvers but had a Conteneder in 7-30 waters. I kinda miss it. I like good leather almost as much as the guns I put in it.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/02/2008 3:12 AM
Welcome to all of you new guys. You will love this site. The guys here are great and you will find alot of good info. Welcome aboard!
Posted By: taurus41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2008 1:19 PM
Hello,
My name is Jon. I live and work in whitefish, montana. I have been rifle hunting whitetails for a few years now. I decided to get into handgun hunting, because the majority of my rifle shots have been under 75 yards. I hope to take a buck in a few weeks with my .41 magnum. Hopefully my range sessions will pay off.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2008 3:38 PM
Welcome Jon, I'm no too far from you down here in Anaconda. Good luck on the buck with your .41!
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2008 10:55 PM
Welcome to the forum Jon. Good luck on your hunt with your 41mag.
Vin
Posted By: osprey
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/04/2008 1:13 AM
Hello,
I'm Dave from Southwest Va. I have been handgun hunting for several years, first deer was with a S&W 629, been hooked ever since. I basically observe two seasons, hunting and fishing. I love to deer hunt, I use bow,muzzleloader and pistol. If they ever open up a sharp stick season. I'd probably be trying different kinds of wood to see which one sticks the best!! LOL. Great site, I hope I can contribute in the future forums.
Posted By: countryrebel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/04/2008 7:09 PM
My name is JD from Reubens Idaho. I have been handgun hunting off and on for many years and have taken many deer with 44mags. I am on my 4th 44mag and finally the one that works best for me, a ruger super redhawk 44mag with a 7.5" barrel. I enjoy handgun hunting so much more than rifle hunting because it is more challenging and rewarding. I will share my experiences and hope to hear others as well. Great site!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/04/2008 9:55 PM
Welcome to the site and to handgun hunting. You'll get hooked if your not careful!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/04/2008 11:49 PM
WELCOME Dave and JD to HH!!
Posted By: dertiedawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/05/2008 5:26 AM
JD, welcome to the site. I too have the same SRH and hunting with it is the best.
Vin
Posted By: bisleyfan44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/06/2008 12:37 AM
Dave and JD, welcome to the forum. Glad to have you both.
Posted By: AmmoHouse
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/13/2008 3:46 PM
Dave here. I'm 38 and I'm active duty Air Force stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota. I've been a member here for a while but I don't post alot, I read mostly. I post on other forums more.
I've only been hunting with handguns for a couple of years now and I love it. I didn't get an antelope this year though. I use T/C, XP (work in progress) and sometimes a revolver. I'm still learning and trying!!
Posted By: Russell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/13/2008 9:59 PM
I'm Russell, a retired County Sheriff and grandfather of 6. I've been handgun hunting since the mid 1960's,squirrels with an old H&R .22 revolver, then deer in the late 70's with a Smith M-57 and now preators deer and elk with various Contenders.
Posted By: Cowboy_Boogie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/13/2008 10:28 PM
My name is Patrick Adkins. I've been hunting for thirty years and the last six have been almost strictly with a handgun. I am a part-time guide here in Texas and when I can get everything paid off I'll probably do it full time!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2008 12:56 AM
WELCOME TO HH Dave, Russell, and Patrick!!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2008 2:36 AM
Welcome to all of you Dave, Russel, and Patrick. Glad you join us.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2008 2:43 AM
welcome to all the new guys i hope you enjoy the site.
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2008 3:22 AM
yep, welcom to one and all!
Posted By: Cowboy_Boogie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2008 9:28 PM
Thanks for the welcome! I have already met some nice folks here.
Posted By: 48panhead
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/27/2008 1:20 AM
Hi All.
TC Encore pistol 30-06 w/custom 15 1/8" heavy barrel including brake and a 2x7 Burris scope.
Ruger .44 Mag SRH W/1.5X4 Burris scope and a Crimson Trace laser grip.
Ruger .44 Mag SBH Bisley HUNTER. Bare bones for now. It came with a bushnell scope but it needs something better than that.... Still thinking about it.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/27/2008 11:53 AM
Welcome aboard 48Panhead. Nice to have you here!
Posted By: 48panhead
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/27/2008 10:40 PM
Thanks TCMan... This is a great forum, I drop in from time to time. I have learned a lot here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/27/2008 11:18 PM
You and me both!!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/27/2008 11:49 PM
Welcome aboard 48panhead. Something tells me you don't take your 48 Panhead hunting do you?
Posted By: tankkvta
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/28/2008 3:28 PM
Im Tank.been handgunnin for years.when not hunting love to shoot.Have 45 acp 1911.tc bull 22,ruger super blackhawlk 44mag my baby,,and now tc super14 in 35 rem alsome gun..
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/28/2008 3:54 PM
Welcome to the site tankkvta!
Posted By: RUG1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2008 10:23 PM
Hi ! I 'm Roger, just getting into hand gun hunting, I have a Ruger SBH Bisley Hunter 44 Mag. still considering optics.
I am also considering A Ruger Single Six Hunter in 22 l.r. and 22 w.m.r. as a nice companion.
I also have a G2 in 204.
Thanks for all the information all of you share on this site.
Posted By: 48panhead
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 1:36 AM
Hi Rupe, Thanks.
Yep, the panhead stays home waiting for spring...
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 2:09 AM
Welcome Rug! Looks like you have a fine handgun and considering starting a family. I am sure the wonderful users on this form will help corrupt you! LOL
Duane
Posted By: 70boss
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 2:44 AM
Hi, I am a long time hunter that was looking for a new challenge. Hunting deer in Wisconsin with a handgun seemed like a great new challenge...add to that my wife wants to learn to shoot and we end up with a couple handguns today.
She spotted the pink Taurus 9mm, but after holding and gripping about 15 guns today she wound up with a Browning Buckmark 22lr. Cheap to shoot and learn and it fit like a glove. She also liked the 1911 style, so that will be the next progression I am sure.
Me? Gotta love that I get to borrow "Her" gun for tree rats. And I picked up a used DW 357 from the newspaper. Should do fine for the archery close deer hunting I do.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 3:12 AM
Welcome 70boss! Wise move passing on the pink Taurus.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 4:30 AM
Welcome aboard guys, I think you'll find us to be a laid back but informative bunch of guys.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 10:11 PM
Welcome Rug1 and 70Boss to the site. As Wapitirod said, laid back and very informative. Great bunch of guys!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2008 10:37 PM
welcome guys i have been slow at welcoming new guys so i had
better get with it
larry
Posted By: meandmy44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2008 9:11 PM
Hey All,
I'm Eric from Wisconsin. Got into shooting pistols and wheel guns about 4 years ago as I became bored deer hunting with a rifle.
First deer I shot with a 480 ruger and made a terrible shot...tracked it for a mile and half and managed to finish him off. Since then I bought a 44 super black hawk and have harvested 8 deer with it since. I absolutely love the 44. Then just because Smith and Wesson made one I had to have a 500, it sure is a fun gun to shoot but I don't have much desire to hunt with it.
I joined because I have been starting to shoot longer ranges(for me) lately and I have been looking advise on the subject. Anyway I look forward to browse this site!
Later,
Eric
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2008 9:19 PM
welcome eric enjoy the site
larry
Posted By: lhunter03
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2008 9:22 PM
Nice to meet you eric! shooting hanguns at longer ranges is an awsome rush.
Lars
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/08/2008 2:01 AM
Welcome Eric!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2008 6:55 PM
Welcome aboard Eric!
Posted By: BIG_B
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2008 2:17 AM
my name is bryan and am a cop in austin texas. i live in san marcos texas and have recently purchased a 44 mag and killed my 1st deer with it two weeks ago. ever since then i cant play with enuff. love the sport and cant wait to get another deer or hog...
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2008 3:07 AM
welcome bryan hope you enjoy the site and your 44 what did
you get ruger or?
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2008 6:32 AM
welcome and congratulations on your first deer!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2008 5:56 PM
Welcome aboard!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2008 10:05 PM
Welcome Bryan and congrats on the deer! .44 Mag is a great round.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/12/2008 11:40 PM
Welcome to the site. Congrates on getting your first deer with it.
Posted By: DAHLTAILS
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 2:51 AM
My name is todd I go by DAHLTAILS I just started handgun hunting this year. I have been deerhuntung with a archery gear and shotguns for 14 years. Last year I bought a ruger redhawk with a 7.5 in barrel and have been shooting it on a regular basis. this looks like a great site and I am looking forward to learning and posting on this site.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 3:19 AM
Nice to have you here Todd. A Red Hawk is a fine gun, 44 I am guessing? Welcome to the sight. I hunt 95% out of my bow stands. That is how I started handgun hunting 15 years ago! Look forward to seeing pictures. This group loves eye candy!
Duane
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 3:39 AM
welcome and this is a great place and alot of good information changes hands here.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 4:05 AM
welcome todd enjoy
larry
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 7:38 PM
Welcome aboard Todd, Handgun hunting is a kick and you have a handgun that will kick ***
Posted By: Russell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2008 8:47 PM
Welcome, Todd.
Posted By: Tony500
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2008 7:40 PM
Hello, my name is Tony. I just stumbled opon this site while searching the web. Looks like a really cool place. I am a third generation handgun hunter. My grandfather hunted with a 6" taurus .357 mag, my dad hunts with a 10.5" ruger super black hawk .44 mag with a 2x bushnell scope, and I hunt with a 8 3/8" S&W .500 mag with a 4x leupold scope. This white tail deer season was my first time shooting at an animal with my gun. Unfortunalty I missed but I did have a great time and learned a lot. I know now that I need to take a lot more time with a handgun to steady my shot. Also I would like to get some sort of shooting stick. I was shooting at a deer about 100 yards off hand, that isnt easy! The rest of our hunting party thinks we are both crazy for hunting with handguns but we both just love it.
Posted By: Rick
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2008 8:51 PM
Welcome aboard Tony.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2008 8:57 PM
Welcome and your not alone with having people think your crazy.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2008 2:00 AM
WELCOME Tony500, and Todd!!!
Crazy.... no way,
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm schizophrenic
And so am I
Hey guys my name is Dan and my handle is 'Revolverlution'. I was raised in Bozeman, MT and am currently living in Michigan and trying to get back to Montana. I came across this site in looking for info on what handgun to purchase and posted a thread today on the topic, take a read if you get the chance. When I am not working I love to hunt with Traditional Archery gear, trap along my favorite creek and fish. I am new to hunting with a handgun as of this year but am hopelessly hooked at this point. I need another addiction to justify to my wife, like a hole in the head!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2008 5:48 PM
Those are all good addictions to have!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2008 5:51 PM
Also I would like to get some sort of shooting stick. I was shooting at a deer about 100 yards off hand, that isnt easy!
Welome to the site Tony! Stoney Point shooting sticks work well for longer shots. You can also make your own with a tent pole repair kit and rubber tubing.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2008 6:38 PM
Welcome all! look forward to seeing you in posts in the future!
Posted By: dave thomas
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2008 12:20 AM
hey guys, Im Dave, I currently live in Iowa with a plan to move to idaho in june of 09. I am the chief of Police in our small town of Lake Mills I have been handgun hunting since the late eighties mostly contenders and specialty pistols. more recently I have been shooting big bore revolvers.
Hobbies include traditional archery, making knives, guns of all kinds, martial arts, fast cars and my family not necessarily in that order
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2008 12:58 AM
hey guys, Im Dave... I am the chief of Police in our small town of Lake Mills I have been handgun hunting since the late eighties mostly contenders and specialty pistols... Hobbies include traditional archery, making knives, guns of all kinds, martial arts, fast cars and my family not necessarily in that order
Howdy, I think you are going to fit in just right around here.
Duane
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2008 2:03 AM
WELCOME to HHM Dave and Dan!!
hello from oklahoma. hope everyones havin a good season.been huntin with a handgun for 15 years,deer,squirrel,& varmits.my son took a doe this season with a handgun,now hes hooked.so happy to be hear from both of us
shortbarrel
Posted By: BJ BEAR
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2008 12:59 AM
Hi everyone, I'm Billy. I live in the north Georgia mountains, love to hunt and fish, mostly deer and bear. I favor big bore lever guns and revolvers. I'm relatively new to handgun hunting, just the past few years, but look foward to sharing my experiences with all of you. Thanks!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2008 2:38 AM
Welcome to all you new guys. Glad you all came aboard, your going to love it here. This is a great sight to learn and to throw out your knowledge! rupe
Posted By: MOHunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2008 4:02 AM
Hello folks!...This is my first post here, my name is Christopher and I currently living in Fenton MO..I work as a CNC Programmer/Machinist for my spending money...I have been hunting since I was five years old (I'm 36 now)...and handgun hunting since the late 80's..I started handgun hunting with a pellet pistol, then .22 Ruger SuperSingleSix...I then moved up to a Ruger GP100 .357....Now I use a T/C Contender .357...But I'm always on the look out for a new barrel!....(.44 mag. anyone?)........
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2008 4:13 AM
Welcom to the site!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2008 4:18 AM
But I'm always on the look out for a new barrel!....(.44 mag. anyone?)........
LOL, you came to the right place. Stick around and we'll have you wanting more than one new barrel.
Welcome aboard!
Posted By: cottonstalk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2008 4:46 AM
Welcome to the site these folks will have you wanting more than one barrel before your through!HAHAHA
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2008 9:58 PM
Glad you're here MOHunter.
Posted By: swampdog58
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2008 2:40 PM
mornin to all
first of all, this is a great site,glad i found it. i've shot handguns since the mid-60's, always carried one but never shot a deer til the late 70's. after i got my 1st deer with my python , i was hooked... i've actually shot 7 deer with handguns
6 with the python and 1 with a 44mag s&w model 29, all 6" guns.
i had more peeps tell me that a handgun especially, a 357, was not good enough to take a deer.... ummmmm , no point arguing with peeps. of coarse these deer were takin between 10 and 50 yds
and only one did i have to put 2 shots into to put him down and they were witha 357 mag. 158 sjhp's. the one i got with the 44
was about 150yds and one shot with it (180 sjhp) put him down,
and he was my biggest deer to date ...9pts 21 1/2" inside and approx. 180 lbs . i still have these handguns and use them
all the time. i do know this, useing a handgun, shot placement is and will always be the most important.
i give thanx to my father for teaching me how to shoot a handgun
and pushing me to just practice with 22's (cheap shoootin) and it keeps ur hand and eye in it, i do it all the time even now and i'm 58, lol it's just so much fun too.
ooops this kinda got long ...sorry
best of luck out there huntin
swampdog58
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2008 2:54 PM
Welcome Swampdog!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2008 6:00 PM
Welcome to HHM swampdog58!!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2008 6:57 PM
welcome swampdog58
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2008 9:07 PM
welcome swampdog and enjoy the site!
Posted By: MOHunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/06/2008 1:47 AM
Thanks for the welcome fellas.......I'm glad to be here....there seems to be a whole lot of experience and knowledge float'n around here!.....I don't have the money or opportunity to hunt abroad like some of you guys and gals but I do love reading about it....So keep it coming!.....maybe someday I'll scrape up enough cash to go on a "real" safari....till then my "backyard safaris" will have to do!.......and don't think for a minute that I don't want more than one barrel for my contender....I looked at a used 7-30 Waters today...super 14 barrel on a mid 80's action.....look'd rough so I passed.....oh well.......
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/06/2008 2:05 AM
Welcome to all and to all a good sight! LOL
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/06/2008 7:13 AM
Welcome to all of you, glad to have you all onboard!
Posted By: Is that a cub
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/07/2008 12:21 AM
Hey guys my name is Jeremy and my wife and I currently reside in Fresno California. I've been hunting with a handgun since I was 11. I wanted a .22 and mowed lawns until i had enough to buy a Buckmark. Shot countless thousands of rounds through it over the years. Its getting a makeover right now. More on that later. I just started hunting big game with a handgun in the last few years. My dad got more into it and I followed suit. Bought an encore,a couple barrels, and loved it. I don't plan to pick up a rifle anytime soon! I love to hunt more than just about anything, and am constantly scheming on the next trip. I just applied for a job at the Boise Idaho Cabela's so well see how that goes. My wife and I cannot stand CA anymore. We don't want to raise kids here and the taxes and regulations are socialist as ever (Its 40 degrees but I cant use my fireplace cuz its a mandated no burn day). Hopefully i get the job so we can get the hell out of here!!! Im super exited that I found this great group of guys on this site. I've already talked to a few of you on the phone and everyone is top notch! I look forward to the future and hopefully some of us can get together sometime to hunt/shoot/or just BS.
Until next time... Good hunting!!!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/07/2008 2:01 AM
Welcome and I hope you get the job!
Posted By: rugerman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2008 5:09 AM
hi,mike from upstate ny.hunted all my life , but new to handguns.i use a ruger superblackhawk for deer and a smith and wesson 22a for small game. tons of fun tree rat hunting with a pistol! new to the site and really like what ive seen.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2008 3:44 PM
Welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to share your photos and stories for all to enjoy.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2008 5:55 PM
welcome mike happy to have you here another new yorker always
makes it better enjoy the site.
larry
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2008 8:50 PM
Welcome to the site! Glad you joined us.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2008 4:37 AM
Welcome rugerman!!! I think we must have 6 or 7 on here from NY now...cool.
Posted By: liv2hnt460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2008 1:38 AM
Reckon its about time I posted under this thread and introduced myself. My name is Josh and I'm from upstate NY. My girlfriend and I are currently both full time students in Pharmacy School here in Albany. My two younger brothers and I have been following my dad into the big woods since we could walk. I spend most of my hunting season (when I'm not at school) in the Adirondacks during northern zone or the Catskills during southern zone. My dad has always owned and hunted with both long guns and pistols which is why I now carry a handgun into the woods. I belong to our local pistol team and compete when I can. I also shoot (once in a while) on a 4 position .22 rifle team at the same club. When its not hunting season, I ice fish almost every weekend once the lakes around here freeze up. I also coyote, grouse and rabbit hunt in the winter, trout and walleye fish in the spring, summer and early fall and shoot all year round. I've really enjoyed posting so far and look forward to doing so in the future.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2008 7:15 PM
Welcome to the site LIV2HNT360, I guess after 44 posts I'm glad you intro'ed yourself. LOL
rupe
Posted By: 4t1mag
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/14/2008 5:05 AM
finally found my way back over here, time to get serious about handgunning again, Shoot everything from 22rf to 45-70, before I lost them all in a bad boating accident ;)live in Ga
Posted By: fyrmanchaz48
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/14/2008 10:29 PM
Great site guys!!! My name is Chuck and I live in Monroe,MI with my wife and daughter. I'm a career firefighter for Frenchtown Twp. Have been hunting for 15 years with shotgun, rifle and compound bow. Recently inherited my dads handguns. H&R 949 .22, Taurus PT-22 .22, Walther PPK .380 ACP and Ruger SRH .44 w/9.5" barrel. Looking forward to getting to know the SRH hopefully for '09 deer seasons. Hunt deer in MI and in southern OH. Looking forward to reading and posting. Keep the info. coming.
Chuck
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/15/2008 11:13 PM
Welcome to the site! Glad to have you here. rupe
Posted By: ranger140892
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/20/2008 8:43 PM
My name is Mike. Been handgun hunting since 1983 I think. I'm a soon to be retired Army NCO. "Rangers lead the way".
I'm a XP100 fan. Have built several over the years and wish I had kept every one of them. The two I have will get my by for a while. 308 Win is my favorite handgun cartridge. I hunt whitetail, hogs, & coyotes. I also love to squirrel hunt with 22LR handguns.
Welcome to all you new folks.
Posted By: boonyrat
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 4:56 PM
howdy...im back(use to go by jim257 several years back!)kinda got off track and now im back,ive taken several deer and turkey with a encore and really want to get back into handgunning for critters!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 5:06 PM
Welcome Mike and Welcome back boonyrat.
rupe
Posted By: treeman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 6:15 PM
Hi My name is John. I enjoy challege of hunting close range. I started with blackhawk 44 mag and now have it along with tc contender in 44 mag, 17 H2 and 22. I am looking at getting a 7X30 waters for longer shoots. Good site with great information. Treeman comes from working as forest ranger in NC.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 6:41 PM
Welcom to the site guys, I think you'll enjoy it!
Posted By: pamlicomike
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 7:55 PM
Names Mike. I'm from down east North Carolina. Fasinated with handguns since my youth. Trying to pick squirrels out of the pines with an old H&R 22LR.Read a magize article by some writer I wish I could remeber who that used his .357 for everthing from squirrels to deer. Made the mistake of Trading a shotgun for a S&W md27 .357 mag. It was too late to turn back then. Now after dozens of handguns later I'm still hooked. Presently shooting TC Contenders and Rugers from 22LR to .45-70's. Still have that S&W though.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 9:32 PM
welcome to all the new guys i think you will enjoy this site
a nice bunch of guys here lots of good information.
larry
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 9:51 PM
Welcome Mike
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 11:03 PM
Hi! My name is Mike. I've been hunting with a handgun since 1984. I have hunted both with a revolver & the speciality pistols. Currently I use a Smith 460 XVR topped off with a Leupold 4x scope. I am a machinest/toolmaker by trade. I work for a military contractor in York,Pa. I switched to handgun hunting for more of a challange and I have been hooked ever since.
Posted By: Is that a cub
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 11:11 PM
2 Mikes in a row! Welcome to both of you.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 11:46 PM
Welcome Mikefrompa!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2008 11:53 PM
Welcome everyone! This is the best site and best bunch of guys around!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/24/2008 9:13 PM
Welcome to all you that have joined in the last couple of days. Glad to have you all on board!
rupe
Posted By: GaryDowdy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/27/2008 1:31 AM
My name is Gary, I've just started handgun hunting a few years ago, but have been shooting and reloading most of my life. I'm the former bowhunting editor and hunting product specialist for Boar Hunter Magazine and have contributed to many others. Most recently, I contributed two chapters to a book by Paladin Press called, "The Paladin Book of Dangerously Fun Stuff." It features other wirters such as Jeff Cooper, Col. Charles Askins, Ernest R. Emerson, Major John L. Plaster, and many others.
http://www.paladin-press.comI have a G2 Contender in .375 JDJ, and .223 Rem. I also have a .44 Mag Raging Bull and a Ruger .22 pistol I shoot squirrels with.
Handgun hunting allows me to mix my close-range paasion of bowhunting with my love of shooting and reloading. Though recently I've learned I can also make some very impressive precision shots at medium rifle ranges with them!
Gotta love it!!!!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/27/2008 4:53 AM
Welcome Gary!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/27/2008 6:23 AM
Welcome Gary! I thought the name sounded familiar.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/27/2008 9:26 PM
Nice to have you along for the ride Mike, Mike & Gary,!!
Posted By: sixgunner454
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2008 3:27 PM
Hi Gary,I'm new to this web site also. Due to an injury at work, I started hunting with a revolver solely.And I'm excited about it.I also have been shooting/reloading sice I was knee-high to a grasshopper but recently got excited about the challenges of successfully aquiring game with a piece of equipment that everyone in my area conciders a stunt. I shot alot of game with rifles and bows but, something just draws me to my handguns. I got addicted when I shot a pheasant in the head running through the weeds with a .22 single-six. since then I always have a handgun on me !! the people here will share their infinite knowledge with you. i've never seen a site that was always so willing to help you everyone is helpful and courtious!!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2008 4:36 PM
Welcome to the site Sixgunner454!
Posted By: sixgunner454
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2008 8:07 PM
see, thats what i'm talking about. it's good to feel accepted
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2008 10:39 PM
PM sent Sixgunner454.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2008 12:54 AM
welcome to the site sixgunner454 enjoy
larry
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2008 3:32 AM
WELCOME 454!!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2008 7:14 AM
welcome sixgunner!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2008 5:58 PM
Welcome to the site Gary. I guess we will be expecting some good write ups from you. LOL rupe
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2008 6:00 PM
Also a big welcome to 454 as well.
Posted By: stillthe1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 12:18 AM
geetings,
i am bill from colo. and am just getting back into hunting after a decades long hiatus.
ive got a taurus 8 3/8 bbl..454
and a ruger.6 1/2 .44mag
this looks like a good place for me.
p.s.
i am an avid reloader and revolver collector.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 12:21 AM
Welcome to the site Stillthe1. What area of Colorado are you in?
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 1:03 AM
Welcome Bill!
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 1:26 AM
Hi everyone! Glad to be here!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 4:36 AM
Welcome aboard Bill!
Posted By: stillthe1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 2:00 PM
Welcome to the site Stillthe1. What area of Colorado are you in?
i live in the 4 corners area.
14,000 foot peaks a few miles north.
and the desert a few miles south.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2008 7:33 PM
Welcome aboard Bill!
Posted By: Wolfgang
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2009 12:22 AM
Hello All,
I live in north central Ohio and have been into hunting with handguns since the early seventies with a .22 and squirrels. I was delighted to find this site and since this is my first post, I would like to wish everyone a happy new year.
Wolfgang
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2009 12:51 AM
Welcome Wolfgang!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2009 5:51 AM
Welcome to the site Wolfgang!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2009 3:10 PM
Welcome Wolfgang and happy New Year!
Wolf, I don`t think you will find a nicer or more professional bunch of shooters on the web then this group. James
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2009 3:55 PM
To all the new members here at HH… WELCOME.
I just got back from leave and it is great to be here!
Duane
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2009 2:14 AM
Welcome aboard!
Posted By: BIGSTEVE83
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2009 3:51 AM
I kind of introduced myself the other day. My name is Steve I live in Northern California, I have been hunting all my life and started shooting handguns on regular basis about 4 years ago, but I am still just a pup. This was the first year I hunted with a handgun (Thompson Encore .243) although I did'nt have any luck, I have got some jacks and ground squirrels.
Thanks
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2009 4:31 AM
Welcom Steve, what part of Cal are you in?
Posted By: BIGSTEVE83
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2009 5:03 PM
I live by Chico which is about 60-70 miles south of redding.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2009 12:20 AM
Welcome again Bigsteve83, from Oregon
rupe
Posted By: Gman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2009 7:04 PM
I've been a member for a number of years but have not been posting in awhile. I am a retired Navy submariner, and mobility impaired from an accident 20 years ago. I'll be seventy years young in april. I have been hunting with a Contender handgun for several years now. Have taken 2 nice bucks and a doe. One with a 6mm tcu, another with a 6.5 JDJ and the last one a 132 class 9 point taken with a 30-30 Ackley Improved. I recently purchased a 357 Maximum from MGM and hope to use it at a handicapped hunt put on by Eglin Air Force Base in Feb if I am lucky enough to be drawn.
Harry Marsh (Gman)
Pensacola, Fl
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2009 11:48 PM
Welcome aboard Gman! Nice to have another Navy Cat here.
Have you ever been to the naval air museum? It is worth going to! I play there at least 2-3 times a month during a change of command ceremony.
Duane
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/04/2009 1:33 AM
welcome back Gman, i was a submariner in the 80's. I was on the USS Tunny SSN.
Posted By: axeman2244
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/05/2009 7:20 PM
HI All,
I'll keep it short & simple. My name is Kevin. I love to shoot ... anything. Have been shootin' off & on for @ 40 years. Never as much as I want or should in order to be as proficient as I'd like. Have the time and can finally afford (within reason) to to pursue it again. I have to admit that one thing I always thought would be something I'd like to do before I leave this world is take a big bear w/ a handgun! I do a fair amount of pheasant huntin', took a nice 8 point whitetail w/ rifle a number of years back. Just really like handguns (used to shoot IPSC) and feel I'm really lucky to have found your magazine. I'm gonna have alot of newbie questions. Stay safe .... Axeman
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/05/2009 8:00 PM
Welcome aboard Kevin!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/05/2009 11:37 PM
Welcome Axeman!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/06/2009 8:35 PM
Welcome Gman and Kevin (Taking a bear with a handgun is awesome and I can't wait to get another one)
rupe
Hi I am Bruce I live in La Grande Oregon.
I hunt with handguns Longguns shotguns and Bows.
I love target and trap shooting
Ive been reloading for over 30 years.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/06/2009 11:16 PM
Howdy bruce, glad to have another Oregonian on board. The wife and I have looked at moving to your neck of the woods but have to wait and see what this economy does. The wifes family has property on the middle fork of the John day just north east of Long Creek.
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/07/2009 4:03 PM
Welcome Bruce and to a fellow Oregonian. My niece and her husband live in La Grande. I've spent sometime hunting up in the Blue Mountains back in the 70's. Great area and great little town. Although it probably isn't so little anymore?
rupe
Posted By: cranejr
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2009 4:14 AM
Hello my name is Ray. I live in Nebraska. I have been hunting and reloading since I was a kid.I just started hunting with a handgun in December. Started with squirrels and shot my first deer with a handgun during the late doe only season.I just bought a contender frame and am looking for a barrel. I must say that I consider it my personal duty to take as many people shooting for the first time as possible. I figure it is my contribution to the sport I love to educate anyone I can that firearms are nothing to be afraid of and are actually fun.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2009 4:18 AM
welcome Ray and enjoy!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2009 11:58 PM
I just got here at the suggestion of a friend. Great site! I am an avid hunter who is hunting less and less with his rifles nowadays and am pretty much only hunting with handguns now. It's just too easy with a scopedrifle IMO....... My favorite hunting handgun is a custom 5-shot Ruger SRH in .475 Linebaugh.......
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2009 12:25 AM
welcome and enjoy the site.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2009 1:01 AM
welcome and enjoy the site.
Thank you sir!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2009 1:49 AM
My favorite hunting handgun is a custom 5-shot Ruger SRH in .475 Linebaugh.......
Welcome aboard and hold on to that one tight! That is a dream I am still working on… along with half of the users on this forum! LOL When you get a chance could you put a picture of that beauty on the bragging board.
I'm Gerry, been here for quite a while. Hunting with TC's ever since I could read Milek et al. Actually I bought my first handgun and hunted with it in 1974. I still have that 6 1/2" M29! I Work for Merck (for now)in Project Management. Hunt deer, bear, Elk, chucks,Turkey and coy-dogs when time permits. Full-time work and school for a master's makes Gerry a dull boy at times. I have many Contenders, Encores, and a fine S&W collection, among many fine rifles and shotguns. I do ahve all teh calibers but I'm a magnum freak. I love my 30-378 Weatherby, 300 RUM amd my 338's. I just gotta shoot em while i can. If you're local and no LOCO, come on out and try DanB's SWPA handgun shoot in the spring. He is a fantastic host, and he promises his shooting will get better, but we're still waiting....
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2009 3:01 AM
My favorite hunting handgun is a custom 5-shot Ruger SRH in .475 Linebaugh.......
Welcome aboard and hold on to that one tight! That is a dream I am still working on… along with half of the users on this forum! LOL When you get a chance could you put a picture of that beauty on the bragging board.
Sure will! Thanks!
Posted By: Blue6
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/17/2009 2:46 AM
Hello! I'm Tom, a brand newbie here. I am interested in hunting with hanguns. Have taken some deer with a .45 ACP M1911A1, but it was more as a stunt just to see if it could be done. It can, but there are many better calibers out there.
I also own a Colt New Frontier .45 LC which I'd like to try one day. Lastly, I own a T/C Contender, the new model, in .30-30 which should prove to be pretty versatile.
Have always carried a sidearm under my coat while hunting since I lived most of my life in SE Alaska. The bear made me usually carry a rifle. The best part of the appeal of handgun hunting is the additional challenge. From good marksmanship to stalking closer; seems it makes for more satisfaction out of the hunt.
Posted By: Steve708
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/17/2009 3:22 AM
My name is Steve Pennington. I live in southwest Virginia. I have been hunting for 18 years. i have tried handgun hunting off and on for awhile. Starting with my hog hunt in Texas this month I plan on hunting with a handgun all year, getting seriuous this time. I have encore and contender in several calibers. I am going to start with the single shots then try revolvers next. I subscribed to the handgun hunting magazine and enjoy all the info on this site.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/17/2009 3:26 AM
WELCOME Tom and Steve to HHM!!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/17/2009 3:28 AM
Welcome aboard! Nice to have ya'll here!
Duane
Posted By: buddy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/18/2009 8:39 PM
Checkin' in from WV. Old timer but new here. Nice site folks. I stumbled onto about 250lbs. of wheelweights last week. Bought 'em for $23! So I went to a gunshow Sat. to look for something to run some cast bullets thru. Came up with a Super Blackhawk. Good tight gun and the price was right. My handguns have been idle for a couple of years. That's about to change.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2009 1:46 AM
Welcome to the site Buddy. Keep us posted on your bullet casting, I think a lot of us may be getting into that.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2009 5:53 AM
Welcome to the site Buddy! 250# of lead should give that SBH a good workout!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2009 6:01 AM
Welcome Buddy!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2009 9:27 PM
Glad to have you aboard Buddy!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/21/2009 4:00 AM
Wow, I don't get on the site for a few days and we have about a half dozen new members. Welcome to all of you, Glad you joined the site. rupe
Posted By: MAXELM
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2009 12:46 PM
Hello from Kokomo, Indiana. I started handgun hunting small game in the mid eighties and started hunting whitetails with handgun in the mid nineties. I just picked up a blue 4-5/8" Blackhawk in .41 mag and plan to reload and hunt with this gun. I usually use my .44 mag SRH, but wanted to try a different caliber. This is a great site with plenty of useful information...
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2009 4:04 PM
Welcome MAXELM!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2009 3:10 AM
Welcome to the Site!
Posted By: tmaker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2009 1:42 AM
Hello to all !!
My name is Mark I am from TN. I have been hunting since about 5 years old 39 and 11/12ths now. I started handhun hunting about 12 years ago and have been consumed with TC contenders and Encore ever since. I am a toolmaker by trade but presently work as an advanced tooling engineer for a company that stamp parts for automatic transmission. I love this site and appreciate all the articals. I have been told that I have to be crazzy to hunt with a handgun but think that us handgunners are the sain ones and the rest of the world is crazzy!
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2009 2:21 AM
Hi ! My name is Mike. I,m a machinest/toolmaker by trade. I've been handgun hunting for 25 yrs. I've used T/C Contenders and sixguns & I enjoy them both. My newest one is a S&W 460 XVR topped with a Leupold 4x scope. I want to get out and shoot it as soon as the weather breaks.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2009 4:31 AM
Welcome!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2009 1:29 PM
Welcome Mike & Mark!!
Post up some stories and pictures.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2009 1:34 PM
Post up some stories and pictures.
Yes please do!
And
Welcome aboard to all!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/02/2009 1:24 AM
Welcome to both of you Mark and Mike, From Oregon
rupe
Posted By: 44magnum
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/03/2009 11:23 PM
I have been gone for awhile so I'll reintroduce myself!!
I'm Paul from Watertown WI. I have been a gun owner since my law enforcemnt days in the 80's. Hunting since "92 when a friend invited me along. Done most of my hunting with a handgun or shotgun but did a few years with a rifle. That gun is long since been sold and Im back to handguns only.
Now I shoot mostly IHMSA steel and a little hunting.
Paul
Posted By: blue06van
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2009 12:08 AM
Hello My name is Mike. New to this site,today actully.
Been reading some of the great stories. I have only been into T/C for a couple years. Dont take the bow/flintlock/long guns out any more. I am hooked on hand gun hunting. With in the last year or so started shooting IHMSA.
Me have always been in to guns/hunting/shooting .
Growing up hunting and trapping with older brother or shooting matches as a member of VFW post, or in the military.
Grew up on East coast now live in Texas.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2009 12:41 AM
Welcome blue and welcome back 44!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/06/2009 5:45 PM
Welcome Mike and Welcome back Paul!!
Posted By: kunas
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2009 9:44 PM
Hello Ron from wincester va, been handgun hunting for 16yrs now getting more and more into it daily i currently have encore pistols, xp 100 7mm08, several 22s ruger singles and double actions currently thinking about a ruger stubby bigblock Ron
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2009 10:09 PM
Howdy and nice to have you here.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2009 11:13 PM
Welcome!
Posted By: Gravygun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/11/2009 12:24 AM
Hi Y'all I'm Scott from Pa and just started into revolver handgun hunting. Been hunting small game with a muzzleloading pistol for 4 years though. I Just needed a change and have always been into handguns so I picked up a .44 mag Super Blackhawk Hunter and here I am!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/11/2009 1:42 AM
Welcome Gravygun! What ml pistol are you using?
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/11/2009 2:42 AM
WELCOME Gravygun!!
"New Guy" Renster here. I just posted a diatribe in the "reply" section of my original post in an attempt to answer all who welcomed me. (sorry, I'm still learning how to do this stuff!)Then I saw this. ooops!
Please go there to view and it should tell you what you want to know about me. In the meantime - I don't believe I saw any other New Hampshire posts here. If I missed it, let me know please. And let me know if you viewed my reply to all of you in the original post. Any further questions I will try to answer as a "new" post next time.
Take Care all.
Renster
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2009 5:39 PM
Welcome to the site Renster!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2009 7:07 PM
Welcome to all of you new guys. Glad to have you all aboard!!
rupe
Posted By: Gravygun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2009 1:16 AM
I use a Traditions Trapper caplock. I bought it as a kit and swapped the .50cal barrel for a .40cal barrel. With the lock polished it's pretty fast and very accurate. I also did wire and shape inlays in the stock, rust browned the barrel and glass bedded the recoil area so not only does it perform well it looks nice. I kill squirrels almost everytime I leave the house with it.
Posted By: 10der68
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2009 7:20 AM
I use a Traditions Trapper caplock. I bought it as a kit and swapped the .50cal barrel for a .40cal barrel. With the lock polished it's pretty fast and very accurate. I also did wire and shape inlays in the stock, rust browned the barrel and glass bedded
I would like to see some pics of this,sounds very nice.There is just something special about a frontstuffer.JIM
BTW,WELCOME!!
Posted By: pamlicomike
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/20/2009 6:08 AM
I know I already posted in roll call, BUT I did have pictures of my babies.
Posted By: Danie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/20/2009 8:43 AM
Hello fellow Handgun Hunters
I’m Danie from Pretoria South Africa. I grew up with rifles and hunting in the late 50’s on a farm in the Thabazimbi district in the north of South Africa. I’m shooting hunting handguns for almost twenty years but only started active handgun hunting six years ago. My hunting collection consist of a 357 Magnum Astra revolver and four TC’s in the following calibers: 223Rem 12” Bulberry barrel; 300 Whisper Super 14; 357 Herrett 12” and a 445 Super Magnum 10” all topped with Bausch & Lomb or Bushnell scopes.
I have been a committee member of HHASA for four years and now the newly elected chairman of the association. Anyone interested in what’s happening in South Africa’s handgun hunting circles could visit our website:
http://www.handgunhuntersa.com or contact me at info@handgunhuntersa.com
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2009 1:26 AM
Welcome aboard Danie, glad you joined up with us!
rupe
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2009 1:41 AM
welcome Danie, nice to have you with us
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2009 2:25 AM
welcome Danie, nice to have you with us
X2
Posted By: rawhide kid
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2009 10:21 PM
Hi; I am a newbe also. My handguns consist of a 1903 Colt Pocket pistol in 32 ACP, 357 Ruger Vaq, Richards/Mason 1872 open top, Ruger Stainless SBH Hunter in 45 Colt, and an 1860 BP 44. Just got back into handgun hunting, glad to find this site!
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2009 10:28 PM
Welcome to the site and hope you enjoy it!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2009 3:28 AM
Welcome rawhide kid!!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2009 3:36 AM
welcome to all the new guys i have missed enjoy.
larry
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2009 7:59 AM
Welcome aboard rawhide kid.
Posted By: silly goose
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2009 3:36 AM
Guess I should have started here before asking questions. I've got a lot of them. Self taught hunter, dad didn't much care for it. As I evolved as a hunter, not that I'm any good now, I realized that most of the deer I shot with a rifle were all pretty much within handgun range. Fate helped a little bit. I woke up one morning about 3am with a back spasm. I spent the next two hours trying to get comfortable on the couch, so as not to wake the wife. Just got back to sleep at about 5am when she comes out to wake me up and see if I'm going hunting. I kind of grumpily explained the situation and tried to get some rest. After another half hour of misery, I said if I'm gonna be miserable, I may as well be miserable in the woods. When I opened up the gun safe, I decided to take my .45 blackhawk and leave the 30-30 for my backs sake. I ended up taking a huge doe at about 15 yards that morning. The rest is history. Haven't carried a rifle since. I've only taken about 15 deer. Took an 8-point with the bow about two weeks prior to the doe I just mentioned, my first nice buck, I got more of a rush taking the doe with my sixgun. Sorry to be so long winded. Love this site. You guys are a wealth of info.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2009 2:42 PM
welcome to site silly goose nice story i have been there to
enjoy.
larry
Posted By: pter1020k
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2009 3:29 PM
welcome goose
Posted By: jamautry
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/07/2009 2:16 PM
I joined the forum about 3 years ago but after the first couple of months drifted away to another forum as my main interests shifted from hunting to USPSA shooting. I have been lucky enough to take deer and hogs with a variety of different handguns. I have spent the last two years living in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia so now I can only handgun hunt when I return back to Texas for vacations. A couple of months ago I decided to take advantage of the situation and book a handgun hunt for Water Buffalo in Australia in June, and that is what has drawn me back to this forum. I am glad it did as I enjoy reading everyone comments and getting involved with the handgun hunting community again. I look forward to spending more time here sharing hunting stories, ideas, and lessons learned with all of y'all.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2009 2:13 AM
Welcome Back!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2009 2:35 AM
Posted By: casey
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/22/2009 1:41 AM
HI, Im Kirk. Ive been a handgun hunter for a long time. Im new to the site but love it! Like TCMAN im a Navy Vet. I hunt with revolvers but have hunted with a contender in 7/30 waters for a while. Love the great old .45 Colt round. I have used it in a couple of Ruger revolvers and am currently shooting a slightly customized 5.5in. Bisley. I am also a retired Pennsylvania Game Commission deputy.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/22/2009 2:59 AM
hi: kirk welcome to the site nice guys here enjoy.
larry
Posted By: Gregg Richter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/22/2009 5:07 AM
Gregg Richter here, joined the site in 2004 but did not become active until just a month or so ago. I "met" Gary by e-mailing him about my SCI #1 Handgun Mule Deer and he bought my story and also another one on the Kimber 1911 .17 Mach 2 and published them in the Fall 2005 Handgun Hunter Magazine issue. I have talked to Gary on the phone literally for hours and he has shared his time and knowlege very graciously and I commend him IMMENSELY for what he has done and IS doing for Handgun Hunting, especially this GREAT website.
In 1987 I originated and still coordinate the annual Handgun Hunters International Antelope Hunt on the Durham Ranch in Wyoming and we are now in our 23rd year with 625 antelope kills with handguns to our credit on this hunt. That is not a typo.
I worked with the Colorado Wildlife Commission in 1985 and 1986 to get handgun hunting legalized in Colorado for all big game species, and then more recently for muzzle loading handguns to be legalized during regular rifle season.
I do some outfitting (since 1988) for deer and elk for both rifle and handgun hunters, but only on a limited basis and on private land. Hence my website name here: "Stallion West;" it is the name of my outfitting business, Stallion West Outfitters, and I also do business under the name "Little Gun Outfitters," for the handgun part.
I started handgun hunting in the seventies and have taken antelope, mule and whitetail deer, caribou, elk and many species of small game with handguns but do not discriminate against rifles. Actually, I hunted coyotes professionally in the eighties and early nineties with a Remington 788 22-250 (w/Leupold 3X9 and the whole rifle including scope spray painted with camo paint) for the fur market and have over 300 kills on coyotes, including a dozen or more with handguns. Not that this is any kind of record but it means something to me. All were fair chase.
Now 58 yo my goal is to help my son Joe to the best of my ability to enjoy and commence successfully in his handgun hunting career. We have a rare and wonderful bond here and I am very thankful.
I will close with this: Again Gary, keep up the good work and thanks to all you fellow handgun hunters that keep this site informative as well as interesting, to say the least!
And if I may say so: God Bless all of you!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/22/2009 1:45 PM
Welcome aboard to all and nice to have you here!!!
Posted By: long shot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/24/2009 9:14 PM
retired from major stroke 5 years ago and now can only hunt w/handguns,yes,yes, yes.i have a 22/250 striker,a 308 striker,a .44 bisely hunter and a.22 charger and love morning when i'm not room temp. shoot stright and stay dry.59 year old kid ?
Posted By: pter1020k
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/24/2009 10:24 PM
welcome long shot
Posted By: long shot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/29/2009 3:56 PM
gary i want to thank you for the magazine andthis listing. since my stroke ihave spent hours rereading the first two magizines and now spend hours playing on this online magizine as you can see i'm not that good using akeyboard. again thankyou!
Posted By: rupe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/29/2009 5:51 PM
Welcome Longshot!
Posted By: cal01
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2009 5:02 AM
I'm Cal. I have a ranch in East Texas and I noticed a couple of years ago that I frequently saw wild pigs when I was on my tractor (and away from my rifle). So I got a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter and put a Burris 2X scope on it and put it in a big holster that sits right in the middle of my chest when I am driving my tractor. I have since killed many wild pigs with this rig and I thought I was making some progress.
However, just this morning I drove into my 10 acre hay meadow and discovered that since last Thursday, pigs have destroyed about 30% of the meadow. Sometimes the battle against those dang things seems like a lost cause - but I keep on trying.
In addition to wild hogs I have successfully hunted whitetail deer, coyotes, bobcats and numerous other varmints with my handgun. IT is a constant companion now when I am at my ranch, whether I am in my truck, on my tractor or walking.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2009 11:10 AM
Welcome aboard Cal
Duane
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2009 3:20 PM
WELCOME CAL!!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2009 5:58 PM
welcome cal hope you enjoy the site and keep us up to date on your pig hunting.
larry
Posted By: nuclearweasel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/06/2009 10:49 PM
My name is Chance and I am 26 years old. The 08/09 deer season was my first handgun exclusive year. I alternate hunting with a .41 mag Contender and a .41 mag scoped Ruger SB Hunter. Four deer and three hogs fell to 210grn XTPs this year. Living in Austin, I have excellent access to Hog hunting all over central Texas. I am currently trying to obtain as many .41 magnums as possible, so drop me a line if any become available.
Posted By: pter1020k
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/06/2009 11:05 PM
if you want help with the hogs just say so many on this sight would be glad to help
I'm Cal. I have a ranch in East Texas and I noticed a couple of years ago that I frequently saw wild pigs when I was on my tractor (and away from my rifle). So I got a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter and put a Burris 2X scope on it and put it in a big holster that sits right in the middle of my chest when I am driving my tractor. I have since killed many wild pigs with this rig and I thought I was making some progress.
However, just this morning I drove into my 10 acre hay meadow and discovered that since last Thursday, pigs have destroyed about 30% of the meadow. Sometimes the battle against those dang things seems like a lost cause - but I keep on trying.
In addition to wild hogs I have successfully hunted whitetail deer, coyotes, bobcats and numerous other varmints with my handgun. IT is a constant companion now when I am at my ranch, whether I am in my truck, on my tractor or walking.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/06/2009 11:36 PM
Welcome aboard Nukweasel. Nice 41 mag collection…
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/06/2009 11:45 PM
Hey nuclearweasel, welcome to HH!!
For the ultimate 41 get a 414 Super Mag barrel for that Contender.
Posted By: Raptortrapper
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/12/2009 12:36 PM
I am new to this handgun hunting -- just got my first deer last year. My first passion is falconry, thus the name raptortrapper. I trap hawks and falcons, then train them to allow me to hunt with them. Been doing that eleven years. I hunt anything and everything with anything and everything. I'm an electician in the fort worth area, and am about to get married on May 30th!!!
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/12/2009 2:09 PM
WELCOME raptortrapper!!
Everything was sounding really cool til you got to the married part. LOL<LOL<LOL All kidding aside CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/12/2009 2:46 PM
welcome raptortrapper dont listen to tigger get out well you can
lol i should have done that 41yrs ago lol
enjoy
larry
Posted By: mkf350
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/13/2009 1:33 AM
Just want to say hello from Michigan.
PC S&W 460XVR 12"
Ruger SBH Bisley Hunter 44mag
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/13/2009 11:44 AM
Welcome aboard to all.
MFK350… nice collection.
Duane
Posted By: jarinwv
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/25/2009 7:45 AM
Long time lurker. actually joined a couple yrs ago but never posted. I'm 52, been hangunning mostly for plinking and such for several yrs. Family and neighbors and most that know me think i'm kinda nuts. "Hey why would anyone have a NEED for so many handguns". Truth is i love to shoot em all. Lots of BH's.(30 carbine, flatop 357, om357 converted, to 44spec. several smiths, throw in a few taurus wheelguns. of course everyones gotta have a 1911 or three. HK-USP in 4o s&w and my newest fad, Encores. Reload for almost all of em and cast bullets for most of the wheelguns. Also a big fan of lever action big bores. Located in north central wv, a few miles south of the mason dixon line.
jar
Posted By: John G.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/04/2009 7:08 PM
I just wanted to say Hello. I am located in the San Antonio, Tx area. I enjoy hunting with my long guns and my archery equipment. I just picked up my first big bore magnum wheel gun, a Taurus M44 with the 6 1/2 inch barrel. I hope to use it on some hogs, deer, and yotes as soon as I can scrunge up enough reloading supplies to start working up a load for it. So far I have picked up everything but the primers. Seems to be one heck of a wait on the primers.
Perhaps a more formal introduction. I live in north central Montana, have for 18 years. Also lived in Maine, Michigan, Missouri, and Idaho. Started handgun hunting, at 12 y/o, with a Ruger SuperBlackhawk 44 Mag, a Lee loader, 2400, and Hornady 240s. The 1st 1/2 hour of that season produced an 186 pound 8 pt. whitetail at 60 yards. That was 40 years ago, and I haven't looked back! I was told then, "It can't be done" ( successful handgun hunting ). Proven that wrong many times over. Have and have had and built handguns from the 17s to the 50s, all types of actions.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/12/2009 11:35 AM
Welcome aboard to all and nice to have you here… it is hard to beat a good old fashion 44 mag. LOL
Posted By: JerryMI
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/18/2009 2:23 AM
I'm Jerry. Hunt with handguns exclusively during firearms season. I own numerous handguns ranging for 17hmr Contender to 500 S&W. My favorite hunting round is the S&W 460 both my Encore and S&W revolver produce excellent accuracy with my handloads. Fortunate to have a 100 yard range on my property so I shoot as much as I can.
Posted By: 45Guy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2009 5:22 AM
Hello, My name is John, Im 45 and live in Western, Mass, I just discovered this forum and decided to join up, I have never pistol hunted but am going to give it a try this year, We are quite over run with Bear here and in this state, surprisingly, you can use pistol for Bear.
I have had about a ten year hiatus from the shooting sports so it should be interesting, I learned to shoot both pistol and rifle as a young boy and carried it on through to be a fanatical collector of both especially older Colts. I have hunted, and just plain shot extensively with bow ,rifle, and shotgun throughout the years, which brought me into reloading and the construction of my own hundred yard range for testing.
I will probably use one of my Bisleys or maybe Vaqueros in 45 colt, But I have my eye on a 629, both a classic and a stealth hunter, so we'll see....surprisingly it would be my first ever 44 Mag
Posted By: nh super 44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2009 12:00 PM
Hi, I'm Terry and have had a SBH for quite a few years. I've used it here and there for scouting walks, but never my main hunting weapon. I discovered this site, and now I'm re-thinking my hunting ideas. I live in SW new hampshire, and like 45 guy, there are alot of bears in the local area. Shooting a bear with a pistol would be thrilling. This site has tons of info, I check every day.
Posted By: KRal
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2009 2:10 PM
Welcome to all the new comers... For some reason I alway overlook this thread. You'll injoy this site, but it'll cost you much money...LOL
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2009 2:31 PM
Welcome aboard and hope you enjoy this wonderful sight!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2009 3:15 PM
welcome to all the new guys hope you enjoy and learn from the site i know i have.
larry
Posted By: D.J. Bogle
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/11/2009 2:59 PM
My turn. My name is Danny, and I live in Tennessee, 2-1/2 miles from the Alabama line, so I hunt and fish both states on a regular basis. Most of my deer hunting is done with a 14" Contender in .35 Rem., and I have a 10" .222 Rem. barrel that I use for varmits. I'm fortunate to have a 200 yd. range on my property, so practice is no problem, except for acquiring reloading components.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/11/2009 8:16 PM
Welcome aboard Danny! Nice collection of Contenders you have there. How long have you been hunting with shortguns?
Posted By: D.J. Bogle
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/12/2009 10:42 AM
Been hunting with handguns off and on since the early 80's. Started off with a 10-1/2 incn Super Blackhawk, shot a Model 29 for a while, and this is my second Contender. I'm addicted to single-shots now, as all of my long-guns are singles, as well.
Posted By: LShull
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2009 5:54 PM
Hi Gary,
My name is Lee and I just setup my profile this morning.
I have been hunting with handguns 100% since 1981 also.
Got layed off in April so gives me a little time to
Play while i'm looking for another job in the IT industry.
My favorite hunting handguns are XP-100 in 6.5 X 284
and 30 x 284.
Nice to meet you.
Bye
Posted By: sten668
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2009 12:19 AM
Hi, I am Marv, I started with a hand gun for big game in the early 80's with a Ruger 45 colt with a 4&5/8 inch barrel and cast bullets and a 14 inch 7x30 waters contender for mule deer. I got a 45-70 barrel for elk in about 89. I put down the guns for a while and hunted with the pointed stick for a number of years and I am going to hunt with the 45 exclusively this season.
I have been practicing on ground squirrels with 305 grain cast bullets, complete penetration LOL....
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2009 3:27 AM
Welcome aboard Gents! It looks like y’all two bring quite a bit of handgunning experience to the forum. Nice to have you here and enjoy the sight!
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2009 4:31 AM
Hello everyone. I joined a few days ago, but have been on the site many times. I have taken mostly wild hogs, a few deer, and some unlucky "targets" here in Oklahoma.
Posted By: kynardsj
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2009 10:29 PM
Hi Guys,
The name is Steve and I just joined up today. I've been hunting with handguns since the mid 70's. Been reloading about that long too. I love wheelguns and single shot pistols. Looking forward to reading and learning a lot from this forum and maybe putting in my two cents from time to time.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2009 10:42 PM
Welcome to Handgun Hunt Danny, Gary, Marv, Luv 2 Hunt, and Steve!!
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2009 1:32 PM
welcome to all the new guys to the site enjoy .
larry223
Posted By: delt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/16/2009 3:18 AM
Ijust found this site, have been handgun hunting only.started in the 60s when the contenders came out, still using the same frame but have added a few barrels. i settled on the 357 herrett for large game. for the past 5 yr i've only hunted hogs,with a lot of luck.
Posted By: KRal
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/16/2009 11:49 AM
Welcome to the site! You should have plenty good stories and some great advice..
Posted By: rawhide kid
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/16/2009 6:02 PM
Welcome to all the new guys and thanks for sticking around for the old timers!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/16/2009 6:51 PM
Welcome to the sight! Can’t weight to hear stories!
KRal… Love your Turkey!!!
Posted By: the truth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/28/2009 2:59 AM
My name is Tom I'm from PA new to handgun hunting, switching over from the rifle for more of challenge.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/28/2009 3:35 AM
Welcome aboard Tom. There is a lot to learn and no better website to learn it. There are quite a number of very experienced handgun hunters here.
Posted By: addicted
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2009 3:45 AM
Hello everyone, just thought that I would join this handgun hunting forum to learn from some subject matter experts. I have a Magnum Research BFR in 480 Ruger/ 475 Linebaugh 7.5" on the way. I normally bowhunt, but have always been interested in hunting with a revolver. I predator hunt close to 2-3 days a month if I'm lucky. I am also a guide for whitetail, turkey and predators in South Central Kansas.
Thanks, Joel
Posted By: kynardsj
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2009 5:32 PM
Have been hanging around with these guys for a short time now and have enjoyed every minute of it. Welcome to HHM from Alabama.
Posted By: leatherman92
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/03/2009 5:30 PM
I'm taylor, I am 17 and I'm in the 4H shooting sports.This is my first year handgun hunting.
Posted By: RUG1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/03/2009 8:08 PM
Leatherman92, Welcome to the site. Looks like your starting off using some large power. Roger
Posted By: sandrew
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/09/2009 3:06 AM
Hello all, Steve here.
I'm a life long Alaskan, born and raised. I've been in and out of handgun hunting for about 12 years or so. I've just got myself a BFR in .475 Linebaugh that I'm going to try my luck out this year for Yukon Moose, heading out on the 31st. I've always liked the "packablity" of a handgun, and look forward to bagging meat for the freezer. Im trying out different bullets at the moment, Cast Performance and Performance Cast LBT bullets, I have two more bullets to try out. I might go with Performance Cast 400 grainers. Ill find out tomorrow or Monday. I've been a reader of this forum for about 7 years now and look forward to many more years.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/09/2009 5:32 AM
Welcome to the forum sandrew! Good luck on your moose hunt! Be sure to take some pics to share with us.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/09/2009 2:26 PM
Welcome aboard Steve. Why did it take 7 years to join?
Posted By: sandrew
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/10/2009 3:54 AM
Oh I dunno to be honest, I've been in and out of handgun hunting. I did join in 2005 btw, first post in 2009 lol.
For some reason my BFR in .475 Linebaugh/.480 Ruger doesn't seem to like any .475 Linebaugh ammo(handloads or factory). Though a scope would probably cure it. I'm finally getting used to the recoil this baby produces, and its getting fun to shoot. Anywho, I got one last bullet to test out, a Performance Cast 400 grainer. I got high hopes for it, as it has the biggest meplat i've seen for this caliber thus far. And the bullets look more uniform than the Cast Performance bullets I've tried.
Posted By: Flyrodder
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/10/2009 4:24 PM
Hello: I've been handgunning(hunting and target shooting)since the early 80's. I've migrated up through the .38/357, .41 mag and now mainly use the .44 mag with big hard cast GC bullets. I used to shoot iron sights and now have advanced to the scope on most of my hanguns(can't focus on the front sight any more as my arms arn't long enough). This is a great site.
Flyrodder
Posted By: RUG1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/10/2009 7:29 PM
Welcome Flyrodder, it is good to have you.
Posted By: Ron T
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2009 1:27 AM
Hi everyone, my name is Ron. I live in California but plan on moving to Oregon when I retire about six years from now. I work for a local government agency. My experience with firearms is rather limited. I had a .22 rifle when I was a kid but had to sell it while going to college. Just recently purchased a Smith & Wesson .22 revolver, it's great fun to shoot. I plan on eventually getting another revolver for coyote/bobcat and another for deer/wild boar.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2009 1:31 AM
Hi everyone, my name is Ron. I live in California but plan on moving to Oregon when I retire about six years from now. I work for a local government agency. My experience with firearms is rather limited. I had a .22 rifle when I was a kid but had to sell it while going to college. Just recently purchased a Smith & Wesson .22 revolver, it's great fun to shoot. I plan on eventually getting another revolver for coyote/bobcat and another for deer/wild boar.
Sounds like you're starting off right. Welcome aboard.
Posted By: Ron T
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2009 4:41 AM
Thanks Gary, I'm very happy to be here. This is a great resource for anyone interested in handgun hunting.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2009 12:58 PM
Welcome aboard and nice to have you here!!
Posted By: gadrooning
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/03/2009 3:08 AM
Hi all, I,m Pete. I am a furniture designer from Upper Michigan. I have been hunting as long as I can remember. I walk on crutches and I have always hunted deer with a rifle. I have always been afraid to go deer hunting with a pistol per chance I might miss my mark and have to track one down through the woods. As you might guess not the most pleasant thing to do on crutches, especially through Michigan swamps in November. Any hoot even though this will be my first time hunting with a pistol, I do shoot a lot of rounds through my hanguns on a regular basis. I shoot a 22, 38 snub, 357, 40, 45, and 460 Rowland. Any advise you guys can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/03/2009 5:31 AM
Welcome to the site and good luck!
Posted By: azbearhuntr
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/10/2009 1:24 AM
My name is Justin and I have been hunting in az for 15 years(I am 25). Recently I have hunted in ID, MT, and TX. I have been shooting handguns for a few years but only recently got into hunting with them. Shot my first deer with my new 454 in November and am already utterly addicted!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/10/2009 5:21 AM
Welcome to the site Justin!
Posted By: sixtygr.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/17/2009 12:54 AM
I'm Denny, M.O.A.350RM Have always been an instictive recurve hunter. I have been pistol and revolver hunting for many years, I'm 50 years old.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/18/2009 12:00 AM
Hey Denny,
Welcome to the site.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2009 3:23 AM
Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Voodoo
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2009 5:54 AM
Hey everyone...yeah Im the new guy. Been huntin' since the early 80's, mostly HOGS in the Everglades down here in South Florida. Looking fowards to readin, postin', learnin' and makin' a few new friends...
Voo
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2009 3:09 PM
Hey Voodo, welcome aboard.
Posted By: larry223
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/20/2009 10:10 PM
hello to all the new guys been around not posting to much have
on the site you can learn alot from this bunch
larry223
Posted By: David L
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2009 12:04 PM
Hello, my name is david. I live here in nc and Iam new to handgun hunting.this will be my first year of hunting with handgun. I found this site by accident, and thought that it would be good for me. with all the experienced handgun hunters here I could get off on the right foot with their help. There is no subsitute for experience. So any help would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2009 12:27 PM
Welcome David! There is a welth of knowledge here.
Posted By: punkinslinger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2009 6:16 PM
Hello to all; Kent here, have been a member of this site in the past, just checking back in.(Can't even remember what my old handle was, and forgot all of the log in stuff) Have hunted with old stuff 25-20/25-35/ 45-70 and the like. I've been doing the handgun thing on and off for 20 yrs and most recently took my Once-In-A-Lifetime North Dakota resident Elk with a 14" contender in 375JDJ it was quite literally a blast!!
Posted By: KRal
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2009 6:20 PM
Congrats and welcome back to the site!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2009 6:46 PM
Welcome aboard to all and nice to have you here!!!
Posted By: huntstomuch
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/30/2009 3:32 PM
My name is Kevin & I live in Pasadena, TX. I love to hunt & fish shoot. I have a lease in the Big Thicket in East Texas (Moss Hill) I go to mostly for wild hog hunting. I have grown to like hog hunting with my T/C Encore 375JDJ & 460 S&W more than deer hunting on my lease in South Texas (Freer). I can leave my house right after work & be at my Moss Hill lease in 1 1/2 hours & hunt for about 2 hours before dark sets in & be back home to watch the 10:00PM news but it is a 5 hour drive to my lease in South Texas. I grew up in Albany, Louisiana which is about half way between Baton Rouge & New Orleans, so being outdoors hunting & fishing was our way of life when I was younger. I am 43 years old & am married to a great woman tha lets me go hunting & fishing whenever I want to & also have a 20 year old son & a 19 year old daughter. I have passed on the outdoor lifestyle too both of them. My favorite gun is my T/C Encore & I have many calibers barrels for it. In 15" long pistol barrels I have a 375JDJ, 460 S&W, 22-250 & .223. In 26" heavy rifle barrels I have a 375JDJ, .223, 7mm Mag & .300 Win Mag. I've got a Kenner bay boat I use to fish the Galveston Bay complex but I haven't been able to use it for the past 3 years because of a battle with diverticulitis. I just had about 10" of my colon removed 2 weeks ago & I sure hope this does the trick because I am sick & tired of lying around the house on the couch in pain all of the time. Any one ever wants to know anything about how to combat diverticulitis just send me a PM as I have become somewhat of an expert on it in the past 3 years. Hope everyone has a great day. Kevin (Huntstomuch)
Posted By: hunter Jim
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/05/2009 10:00 PM
My name is Jim. My first handgun a s/w357 w/4in.bl. Carried it for awhile with my shotgun. Then while tracking a deer in 1977 my brother-in-law hit I saw a buck coming up the trail. Stopped and waited for a shot and never looked back. Then picked up a s/w44 and took deer with that, now also have a t/c in 35rem but waiting for a connection with it. So in all 30+yrs hunting w/handguns.
Posted By: Old Mud Puppy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/21/2009 9:52 PM
Hi, my name is Glenn. I have been getting a bit bored with traditional rifle hunting and made the choice to hunt with handguns only in 2010. Gary, I really appreciate you doing this forum, as it is a wealth of knowledge for a newbie like me. I have been hooked on my TC Encore Prohunter rifle and am considering an Encore for my hunting handgun. The big question is caliber. I am considering .30-30, 7mm-08, and 309JDJ. Any pointers or suggestions? I do reload, so that is a non issue for me...just another excuse for dies and such. Suggestions and comments on equipment would be appreciated.
Again, thanks for such a great forum!
Glenn (Old Mud Puppy)
Posted By: KRal
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/22/2009 12:18 AM
Welcome to HH. All the calibers you mentioned are great choices. I would suggest one of the calibers you already have in the rifle barrels (unless belted mag). This way you already have everything you need. It really won't matter because you have now been hooked and there will be many more calibers in the future...LOL
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/22/2009 4:41 AM
Welcome Old Mud Puppy! I'll second what Kral said about going with a round you already shoot/load. Unless you have your heart set on a 309JDJ, in an Encore I would go with a .308 Win instead. The ballistics are similar and the Encore will easily handle .308 Win pressures. The 309JDJ round was created to get more performance out of Contenders. 308 Win ammo is readily available and there is no need to form brass. Just my 2 cents worth. Let us know what you get and how you like it!
Posted By: oregonboy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2009 6:54 PM
Hello
My name is wade and I hail from the great state of oregon. I have been hunting most of my life and am just getting into handgun hunting. I just bought a taurus in .454 casull and plan on nailing a blacktail with it.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/26/2009 1:28 AM
Welcome Aboard Wade! Nice to have you here!!!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/26/2009 4:33 AM
Welcome Aboard Wade! Nice to have you here!!!
X2! Welcome to the site!
Posted By: benny
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/26/2009 12:45 PM
hello all. my name is ben. i live in south western pa and work in the construction industry as well as a couple part time small business with my family. started hunting at 12 but got away from it for many years. got back into the woods a few years back and then decide to try handgun hunting. got a smith 657 and took a whitetail doe first time out with it. carried it one more year, but didn't get another shot. ultimately, didn't like the way the gun felt so i sold it and got a fa 97 in 41 just last year. can't wait to get out in november for bear, the first serious hunt we will be doing for those, and deer a week or so later. hope to add a single shot handgun, maybe the new fa, but the moa extreme looks pretty nice and looks not so pricey. maybe a 30-30 or one of the 6.5 cartridges. hope to learn a lot here...
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/26/2009 4:13 PM
Welcome aboard Ben! An FA 41... nice piece!
Posted By: huntinhick
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2009 2:37 AM
hello, My name is Carl. I live in washington state and currently have a S&W 625 mountian gun in 45LC that I love and a contender with a 10" 44mag. I hope to add a few barrel soon and start hunting with them soon. love the site love, love the fact that there seams to be less bickering here as too who know more. look forward to ready many posts.
carl
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2009 2:53 AM
Welcome to the site Carl! This is the best forum around!
Posted By: AHunter2377
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/30/2009 3:43 PM
Hello all, my name is Al. I live just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I never got into hunting until 1997 at age 22, and didn't get bit by the handgun hunting bug until 2002. Since then I have taken WT deer, black bear, coyotes, and wild boar with success. Also, there is the mixed back of small game as well. When not hunting, I enjoy short/long range target practice from field shooting situations/positions. To date, my longest shot has been 147 yards. I look forward to reading and sharing some posts.
The Tools:
S&W 29 44 mag 6 inch
S&W 629 Backpacker 2 inch
S&W 657 41 mag 7..5 inch
Ruger Alaskan 454
Ruger SBH 44 mag 10.5 inch
FA Premier 454 10.5 inch
MR BFR 475 Linebaugh 7.5 inch
MR Lone Eagle 358 Winchester
Ruger GP100 357 mag 4 inch
Ruger 22/45
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/30/2009 6:32 PM
Welcome aboard AHunter2377! That's a nice range of tools.
Posted By: DwarvenChef
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/05/2009 10:53 AM
Back on after long absence :p
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2009 7:07 AM
Good to see you back DwarvenChef! Its been quite a while!
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2009 11:57 PM
My name is Dave Cline,I have been hunting with a handgun for 12 years now. Shot some nice deer and some turkey, ground pigs and boar.I enjoy this website.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2009 2:58 AM
Hey Dave - welcome.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/12/2009 12:59 AM
thank u Gary and all for having me.
Posted By: Rando375
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/17/2009 11:52 PM
A "Hello" to all.
Randy here, from South-Eastern PA. I'm new to handgun hunting and have only been hunting for 2 years now (late starter).
I am the proud owner of a Contender (well, ok, a couple of Contenders) and a Remington XP-100r that I absolutely had to have. Being a huge fan and owner of numerous Remington 700's, the XP was a "have too have" when the right opportunity presented itself.
I have to say that this is one of the best sites that I have visited so joining was a no-brainer. I've read some excellent posts and the amount of information here is almost overwhelming.
Thanks
Randy
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2009 12:04 AM
hi randy welcome
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2009 1:00 AM
Welcome aboard to all! Nice to have you here!!!
Duane
Posted By: bfr4570
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2009 3:34 PM
Hi group new to sight so glad I found it. I live in Western KY. Hunted all my life started with hand guns 8 years ago.Mostly hunt with Lone eagle in 30-06 scoped with Leupy. Just bought a BFR 45-70 scoped leupy hunting with it this year. 2 for 2 on does no bucks yet. Dont have to chase them anymore shoot they fall heart attack I think. Have many more hand guns dont want to count.
Posted By: goalie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2009 10:15 PM
Hello,
I am from Minnesota. I am looking at starting to use my Ruger SBH to hunt, as I have done the archery, shotgun, rifle, and muzzle-loader deer hunting with success here in MN.
I look forward to picking the brains of some of you experienced handgun deer hunters.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2009 10:20 PM
hi goalie this is the site the guys great
Posted By: torker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/20/2009 5:45 AM
Hi Ya'll, John from Elpaso, The (great) state of Texas. Just getting into handgun hunting this year. Was a long gun hunter and it sorta lost it's appeal. Looking forward to enjoying the challenge of handgun hunting. I have many hours on the bench and reload my ammo. Just a quick Hello to everyone.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/20/2009 8:00 PM
welcome john hope u well enjoy the challenge and good luck
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2009 2:04 PM
Welcome aboard John!!
Posted By: sixshot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2009 4:50 PM
Greetings everyone, Dick Thompson here, I'm almost 65 & my wife & I reside in SE Idaho, a hunters paradise!
Texas is my second home, spent 4 yrs there in the AF in the 60's, our oldest 2 kids are Texans, that makes me part Texan!
Started hunting very early with rifles, kind of got tired of them & went to Ruger #1 single shots, had several, they also started to take the excitement out of the hunt so I started using single shot handguns, at one time had 41 barrels, mostly by Bullberry, Fred Smith, the owner & I hunted Africa in 2001 with handguns, I also used a FA 475, the single shots eventually lost their shine & I took another step backwards & went with nothing but revolvers. The 2-5 hundred yd shots with the single shots just took the fun out of it, at least for me.
I feel that no one really ever masters the revolver, its a challenge everytime I walk out the door, I shoot 4-5 times a week, year round. I've been fortunate to hunt Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Montana, Alaska & Africa using handguns, it never looses its excitement with a revolver, I've never once regretted choosing & staying with a sixgun for the last several years, I've went home empty handed more than once but the excitement is always there. I truly would rather shoot a doe or a cow elk that a big buck or bull with anything else, just me.
Dick
Posted By: odis
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2009 12:31 AM
Hi my name is Lee. I live in northern Minnesota. I just signed on today after I found this site searching for sites dealing with BFR after market grips. I also own a Blackhawk in .45 a Redhawk in .44 a TC with 2 barrels 2 Ruger MKI's then theres my wifes Trooper and for varmints she carries a SP 101 DAO with the laser grips. I enjoy (besides shooting and hunting) motorcycling camping fishing leather work and playing with my granddaughter. I've just recently gotten back into hunting shooting after an 18 year hiatus from the sports. So far I have enjoyed what I have seen on this site and hope to be able to contribute soon. Lee
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2009 12:49 AM
WELCOME HOGUE MAKES bfr GRIPS .
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2009 1:41 AM
Welcome aboard to all!!!!!
Contributing is easy... post eye candy on the bragging board! LOL
Posted By: Carl07230
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2009 3:05 AM
Hi, just joined today. From Hemphill Tx. Been handgun hunting off and on for the last three years since I retired from the Air Force. I shoot a Ruger Super Blackhawk and love it. Have taken several hogs with it. Posted a post asking about scopes. Eyesight going bad. But I sure do like the advantage of carrying it instead of the rifle. Being disabled I can carry the handgun a lot further the the old heavy 30-06. So HOWDY YA'LL.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2009 10:04 AM
Welcome aboard and from one Texan to anther, Howdy right back at ya Carl!
Hoo Yaa Air Force!
Duane
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2009 2:00 PM
HOWDY CARL!!!!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2009 5:48 PM
Welcome to the site Carl!
Posted By: redwolf300
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/15/2009 3:32 PM
HI im new here and trying to get into handgun hunting. im from flint,mi. had a 357 20 years ago and like to get encore or contender like my pro hunter rifle 270win and 50ml. so far lot of good info on this site thanks.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2009 12:03 AM
Welcome aboard Red Wolf! Nice to have you here!
Posted By: Badubet
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/20/2009 4:10 AM
I'm Chris and fairly new to Handgun hunting. Tried it a little when I was younger( 18 years ago) when I bought a SW 629 DX Classic. Didn't have the patience for it then. I do now. I had FA build me a model 83 in .475L and topped it with a 4x Leupold. I can group 2.5" at 100 yards with a bipod. Looking for my first Whitetail with a handgun and a hog too here in Charleston, SC
Posted By: whywait
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/20/2009 1:13 PM
Hi, My name is Vic. I have been a part time handgun hunter since the mid 80's reading Bob Milek and Hal Swigget. I hunted mostly with wheel guns in .44, .45, .454, but I also bought a xp in 7br back in 85 that I used for target and varmits. I got a T/C encore in 7mm-08 a few years back but I never really left my rifle at home. I usually carried both. After finding this sight I have hunted only with the T/C or the XP. This stuff is addictive. After reading some of Earnie's posts I decided to get Kirby to build me a gun, so I went to the local gun shop to find a used XP. I didn't want to change the one I already have. They didn't have a used one, BUT they had a .221 Fireball NIB!!!.I bought it and then decided to leave it unchanged also. I now have another xp in 221 from gun broker on the way and it is going to Kirby to convert to a 6.5 WSM right after Christmas.
Posted By: tony c
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2010 5:07 PM
Hello, my name is Tony and I am a hard rock miner. I have been into hand guns for about 20 years and single shots for about 6.
I have had the opportunity to live in alot of different places in this great country of ours from Arizona to Alaska and from Nevada to North Carolina because of my profession.
I am currenly living in Billings Mt. I have recenly put together some medium range Encores for the prairy dogs up here. What a blast!!
Posted By: jack
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2010 12:13 AM
Happy New Year! My name is Jack and I am in Louisiana. I am just getting back into the handgun hunting scene since I had to sell all my hunting handguns while going thru the Big "D" in 1990. I just purchased a TC Contender 14" in 44 Mag and I have an SS Encore 15" in SW 460 that's in the mail on it's way here. I have a H&R 45-70 Gov't SS Ultra Hunter with laminate thumbhole stock that I love so a TC/Encore 1n 45-70 Gov't is probably in the works too.
Jack
Posted By: K-9 SAR
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2010 8:08 PM
My name is Bob (K-9 SAR). I'm a retired police sergeant,with 35 years of service. I served in the K-9 Unit as a Police Officer for 5 yrs. I was promoted to Sgt. in 74'. Went back to K-9 as the C.O. in 83' I retired in 2001 at the age of 58. Have been shooting handguns since I was ten, with my Dad, who was also a police Officer. I purchased a Ruger SRH 44 Mag. 7 1/2" and just ordered a Leupold FII 2x scope for it. Have been a hunter all my life,with bow, shotgun,& rifle. Thought I'd try handgun hunting. Did not see a deer I'd want to shoot this year, so I'm going to practice with the scope and get ready for next season. I'm getting some great info. from this site. I also surfcast, and travel with my wife, who has been real good about my hunting and fishing expeditions. Much thanks to those who started this site.
Posted By: 240
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/09/2010 3:09 AM
Hello everyone. My name is Dan. My stompin' grounds are S.E. Michigan. I've been a wheelgun junkie since the age of 14 when pops let me shoot his Super Blackhawk with some watered down handloads. I was hooked!!! I shot alot of Speer plastic bullets in the garage until my 18th birthday when I bought my first SBH Hunter with a Tasco Pro Point scope. I was like Ralphy from "A CHRISTAS STORY" with my Red Rider BB gun! * Here we go... Im ramblin' again!!! Long story short: went 5 years no handguns due to Arthritis in right hand. The new Emberal shots worked, started shooting my Woodsman more. Yesterday, bought a SRH in .44 with gel grip. Feels real nice! Can't wait to break her in!
Posted By: Cobra45
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/13/2010 7:26 PM
Hello everyone, I'm new to the handgun hunting. I have always been a rifle hunter but this seems like a great sport so I'm excited to get into it.
Posted By: Chris Abbott
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/14/2010 2:53 AM
Hi guys. I live in the beautiful state of Colorado where I have hunted archery only until about two years ago. I am at the point where I like nowing when I shoot something it dies and feeds the family. I jumped into hand gun hunting a little over my head by purchasing a contender with a 375 jdj barrel. The cool thing is I get to reload which I am getting hooked on. I go out to shoot just so I can reload one evening. I cant wait to hunt with the pistol and think now after shooting it I am going to be hooked for quite some time.
Posted By: 1stMag
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/23/2010 2:16 PM
Hello. My name is Scot and I just recieved a Smith & Wesson revolver from my father. I'm a Maintenance Tech. for a company up here in Michigan. I am a hugh fan of anything that brings me outdoors.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/23/2010 5:56 PM
Welcome to the site Scot!
Posted By: TheDave
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/25/2010 1:12 AM
Howdy. The names Dave, I live in Utah and I've been fatally bitten buy the hand gun bug. After taking my fist bull elk last year with a 500 smith I cant see picking back up a rifle. It was so nice having both hands free during the hunt. No rifle slings falling off the shoulder was nice also. Even the look on the game wardens face as he asked "you shot it with that" It made my day. I love being so close you can smell your pray. This is hunting and im glad to have found a group who feel the same. Great mag! thanks Gary for your work and time.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/25/2010 11:57 AM
Welcome aboard to all!!! Sorry I haven't been around to say Howdy more frequently...
Posted By: wizzard
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/28/2010 8:21 PM
My name is Scott. I live in Louisiana. I am trying it for the first time this year to try and get back some of the challege and excitement I miss bow hunting. It's something I've always wanted to do anyway. I have a Ruger SBH .44 mag. which by the way brings me to a question; with my rifle, I shoot a 139g bullet. Why do so many people recommend a 240g bullet for handgun hunting? Does the velocity make that much difference?
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/29/2010 1:04 AM
Welcome aboard Wizzard and nice to have you here! Your 44 mag doesn't have the velocity of a 7mm 139 bullet and the 240gr bullet at 1100 fps is just a great combination for deer. (It has to do with KO numbers instead of foot pounds)
Were in Louisiana are you located?
Posted By: rolly
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2010 10:18 PM
Hi, I am new to this site but have been hunting with bow and arrow, black powder, rifle, and lately pistol since 1974. I was paralyzed from the waist down in an automobile crash in 1988. Most of my hunting is from blinds. I am a woodworker and make everything from longbows and recurve bows to dinning room tables that sit 12 people. I have not been on any exotic trips or killed any huge beast but my passion in hunting, guns, and woodwork.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2010 1:49 AM
Welcome aboard Rolly! Longbows and recurves??? Ya, you will do just fine with this crowed.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2010 6:09 AM
Welcome to the site Rolly! There are quite a few of us here that are into traditional archery and black powder too.
Posted By: zac0419
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2010 1:41 PM
Hello all, I am Zac from Colorado. New to handgun hunting, only been addicted to hunting in general for about 5 years. Split my hunting seasons between Arkansas and Colorado. Currently working in aviation oversees after all the local jobs dried up. Making a little extra money out here, so I have been retooling and waiting for my return to the western world. Already bought a complete reloading setup that's waiting for me at home, casting my own lead is next on the list. Hope to take an elk with a handgun when I get back.
45LC Redhawk 5.5
45LC Super Blackhawk Hunter
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2010 7:14 PM
WELCOME ZAC & ROLLY!!!
Posted By: wizzard
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2010 2:19 PM
TCman, I live about halfway between N.O. and Baton Rouge near Gramercy and I work in Harahan. What part you from?
Posted By: wizzard
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2010 12:35 PM
I am a woodworker and make everything from longbows and recurve bows to dinning room tables that sit 12 people. I have not been on any exotic trips or killed any huge beast but my passion in hunting, guns, and woodwork.
Rolly, you ever made any grips or stocks for your guns?
Posted By: Ellis Prairie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2010 7:10 PM
Hello Im Jeff from Texas County Missouri.I dairy for a living. I bought my first Contender in 89 (7-30 Waters) killed my first handgun deer that Fall. WAS HOOKED. Hunted handgun only for several years in the 90s. Huntig highlight was Alaskan caribou hunt in 96 (375 JDJ). Calibers Ive got now are 22,22-250 ,257JDJ
7MM Super Bower,300Whisper,339VVC &375JDJ.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2010 11:54 PM
TCman, I live about halfway between N.O. and Baton Rouge near Gramercy and I work in Harahan. What part you from?
I am stationed in New Orleans! LOL I'll send you a PM
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/04/2010 11:56 PM
Ellis Prairie, Nice to have you here and welcome aboard. It seams that you have been hunting with TC for quite some time. LOL I hope you enjoy this forum as much as I have!
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/05/2010 4:59 PM
Hi,
New guy, Mitch, here from South-central Virginia. Just rekindling a past interest in handgun hunting. I use a 209x50 black powder rifle exclusively at the moment, so my main reason for being here is to learn from you all and not waste time in experimenting (yet!). I think I have already narrowed my first hunting handgun down to a medium length .44 or .454 revolver.
Enjoying the good natured group!
Thanks,
Mitch
Posted By: SKR
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/07/2010 7:25 PM
Hey, Gang!
So new this is my first post and thought it best to ramble here so I dont clutter the info threads. *grin*
My name is Steve, I live and always have in N. IN. for more than (yikes) a half century now.
If it was legal here, I shot some sometime or another. My first love is traditional bowhunting but.....handguns came back into my hunting NEEDS this year......and I'll be danged if I didnt HAVE ONE.
So...HA. You guys gotta new member.
Ive taken whitetail with an Xp 35 Rem, Contender 44 mag, 35 Rem, a 29 Smith (first one was the first HOUR we could legally hunt with handguns in IN, 178lb 8 point)and a short session with a Colt Python 357.
So, I AM a newbie but not completely..let's call it my second go round.
If I recall now, I think Ive shot only 2 bucks,( the other was the biggest Ive ever shot with anything), and 5 does. Not a lot out of my 63 deer here but that is GOING TO CHANGE.
I'll be posting what I have in mind in the forums and why so if there is an interest... come say HI!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/07/2010 8:58 PM
Welcome aboard SKR! It looks like you addiction has caught up with you. LOL
Posted By: Mitch1352
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2010 3:41 PM
My name is Steve and I am a police sergeant in Georgia. I started handgun hunting about 6 years ago or so. I shot my 1st buck with a G2 T/C in .375JDJ from SSK. Since then, I have a 6.5JDJ barrel from SSK and a factory .44Mag tube. Unless it is with my Shiloh Sharps, I won't rifle hunt again.
I'm Roger, I have hunted all my life but mostly with long guns. I have used handguns mostly for target/defense carry but have taken an interest in handgun hunting. I'm thinking of buying a Ruger Super Redhawk 480. I hope to learn here!
Posted By: marsarg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/21/2010 6:35 PM
Hi! I'm Mark and live in east centarl Mn. I am new to handgun hunting, but have always had interest in it. I've been hangin' around here for a while, and decided it was time it interduce myself.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/21/2010 10:10 PM
Welcome, Mark. I'm near Bemidji, where you near?
Posted By: marsarg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/21/2010 10:31 PM
I am about an hour north of the twin cities. Little town called Braham. So something like 3-4 hours from Bemidji.
Posted By: John Hancock
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/22/2010 5:32 PM
Hello, my name is John (Misfire). I have hunted for most of my life. Use to own a TC Contender 357Max but sold it (wish I had it back) and am getting back into hunting with handgun. I presently shoot a TC Encore 25-06 Rifle and am going to get a 15 in 25-06 Barrel (Fixed Income doesn't buy alot). Look forward to sharing stuff on this sight.. Bare with me....I am a Senile Citizen...
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/22/2010 7:47 PM
Welcome aboard to all!! Hope y'all enjoy the sight as much as I have.
Posted By: da bear
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/24/2010 6:59 AM
Hello, My name is Barry my friends call me bear. I just moved
up to northern Minn (Big Falls). I've been a long gun hunter
for many years. I've been interested in hand gunning, and while
researching budget, style, etc. I came upon this site. Wow, so
much to learn, so much to read. Lots of great info here. I'm
pretty much settled on .44 mag, and either S&W, or Ruger for my
first jump. I moved here to the woods (whitetails in my yard)
from the big city (minneapolis) and need some protection walking
and playing in the woods. (bear, lions, etc). That's the project i'm
not sure which gun to get. First day reading here, and now I have some
good advice.
Thanks to all the input. And thanks for having me here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/24/2010 2:28 PM
Welcome aboard Bear!! A 44 in either Ruger or S&W would be a great 1st handgun!
Duane
Posted By: TheGame
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2010 10:34 PM
Howdy, My name is Jeff. I live in N E Texas. I have been hunting and fishing for around 40 years. I bought my first hangun (a Ruger single six)as a teen. Had to get my mom to purchase it for me because of being under age.In the early 80s I bought my first big gun. A Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. I realized the potential of this pistol one day shooting at head sized limestone rocks at 100 yds. So I started carring it on deer hunts. In 96 I saw an XP100R ad in a magazine and felt I needed one badly, LOL. I got one in 260 Rem because I felt it would be a good all around chambering.My freinds all laughed until they saw what it could do.IMPO it is every bit as lethal as a rifle if you have a prop to shoot from. Until a few years ago I did not know so many people are interrested in hangun hunting. It seems to have been around for many years and I didnt realize it. Elmer Keith for example.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2010 12:25 AM
Welcome aboard and Howdy Jeff! If you stick around here long enough we will help you find more "toys" you didn't even know existed. LOL
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2010 12:27 AM
Well, Looks like you have been here longer than I have... scene 05... I should say welcome back and nice to meet you.
Posted By: Bob Roach
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2010 10:29 PM
Bob here in South Central Missouri. I shoot everything. Muzzle Loaders, Long Range Tactical Rifles, 2-Gun Combat, Defensive Handgun, Trap, Rimfire Bench Rest, Traditional Archery, and I Handgun Hunt for Deer. So far I have been hunting with a Contender. Current barrels are 6mm Bullberry Imp, 6.5 X 30 JDJ, and 35 Bullberry.
About forgot Retired DOD Civilian (35 Years). Police Chief for a while, now completely retired.
I have been looking in the direction of a Super Redhawk in 480 Ruger. That should be a dandy deer gun.
Glad to be on board.
Bob R.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2010 11:34 PM
welcome Bob enjoy lots infoe here...
Posted By: johnnyG
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2010 4:07 AM
Hi, John here from the southerntier of NY(Binghamton area). I'm a Correction Officer going on 5yrs now, until a few days ago my only experience with handguns has been with my duty weapon which is a Glock in .45GAP, and my personal carry gun which is a Glock 22 .40S&W. I came across this site and became interested in handgun hunting, long story short i bought a used Ruger SRH IN 454 CASULL 9.5in barrel. Havent had a chance to shoot it yet but cant wait to try it out.
John
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2010 4:26 PM
WELCOME JOHN!! I'm just west of you by 100 miles. Handgun hunting is a hoot!! I need to get a SRH 454 in 9.5 for my collection. I have the 480 and 44. Love them.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2010 10:11 PM
Howdy John and welcome to the sight!!
Posted By: KWV
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2010 10:49 PM
Karl here in central Texas - have been handgun hunting since mid 1970's and still love the thrill of stalking whitetail with my 357. Just discovered this site today and look forward to reading about the experiences of others with the same interests. I still use my 357 magnum and also use a 1911 customized for the 45 Super.
I look forward to participating on here.
Posted By: down with 460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/10/2010 5:46 PM
I'm Eric. I am new to hangun hunting , not to handguns. I live in Illinois, but grew up mostly in Ohio, and for a while in Montana, man do I miss Montana, but that is another story. My current handgun for hunting is a T/C Encore chambered in 460, with a 18" MGM barrel. I love to hunt, and always looking for others to hunt and share stories with. I used to guide Caribou hunts in Canada, and was a Taxidermist for 8 years. So I know a little. Thanks to everyone whom has replied to my questions.
Shoot straight and enjoy life.
Posted By: Bownhunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/07/2010 12:50 PM
Hi there my name is Willie. I am from Cape Town South Africa. New to handgun hunting. Always wanted to do it. Figure there is some cowboy in me. Must be all the Louis L'Amour novels I read.Started hunting when I was 9 with a 303. Moved to bowhunting a couple years back. But there is always that buck that stand at 80yards with no cover towards him. Took 2.5 years to get a licence for the 44SBH. Africa! Been at the range...June I take it on its first hunt. Bluewildebeest!
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/07/2010 1:09 PM
Welcome! and good luck with the 'beest! Don't forget the pictures! This forum feeds on good pictures.
Posted By: ADKeagle
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/09/2010 1:13 AM
Hello everyone, I've been registered for a while but this is my first post. I'm from the Albany, NY area and have been hunting for quite a few years now. I always rifle hunted farmlands and surrounding areas. A few years back I decided I needed to start BIG WOODS hunting! Along with that, I decided it was time to get my first handgun, a Ruger SBH .44 magnum. Took it out last year as a companion to my rifle, but missed a deer. I don't even know if I'll be bringing a rifle with me this year! I am excited about the idea and am practicing as much as $$ will allow. I enjoy reading the forum so thanks for having me!
Posted By: Luv2Hunt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/09/2010 3:20 PM
Hi everybody, I too have been registered for awhile without saying hello so thought it was about time. I enjoy reading and learning all I can about the different guns everyone uses. I have had a 357 Colt Python 3 1/2" pistol for many years, although it has only kilt pop cans. I have taken a small black bear with my 480 Ruger and a deer with my T/C Contender in 7MM/TCU. I now have a T/C Contender 375JDJ to try and take an elk with. I live in Southwest Montana so there is plenty of hunting. Maybe this year for the elusive Elk.
Posted By: archer9926
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/19/2010 9:17 AM
Hey all.. Dan here..Just signed up and saying hello.Yep handle is archer9926 and I am a traditional longbow hunter and shooter.Other than that ; I just picked up a t/c encore in .223 with a Burris 2x scope and LOVE it!!.Also own a Rem. Model 7 in same caliber,a Marlin 1894 lever gun in .44 mag,Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag, My carry gun i s a Bersa .380 semi auto,T/C Hawken in .50 B.P.muzzleloader Oh yes....so many toys..so little time.
Just got the bug to use those .223 on coyotes (If I can find em')
and groundhogs.. Oh yes I reload my own brass..Guess enuf of me for now...
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/19/2010 11:24 AM
Welcome Dan!
Posted By: BobT
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/22/2010 5:59 PM
Hello All,
My name is Bob Thompson. I don't hunt exclusively with handguns but they have been part of my hunting arsenal since the mid '70s. If memory serves I killed my first handgun whitetail in 1976 with an open sighted 10" octagon barreled Contender chambered in .30-30.
I live in a small town in the Ozarks of Missouri and since retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1996 I have worked full time as a Machinist. I recognize some of you from the other forums I visit and look foward to getting to know the rest of you!
Bob
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/22/2010 6:04 PM
Welcome to the site Bob. Those 10" octagon guns were beasts to shoot in the bigger calibers.
Posted By: BobT
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/22/2010 7:33 PM
Thanks Gary,
They were pretty snappy in the recoil department, I think the worst one was the .44 Hot Shot barrel with 240 grain .44 mag. stuff.
Bob
Posted By: RobM700
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2010 8:44 PM
Greetings!
I joined as of five minutes ago....looks like a great group to join. I have taken two mule deer with a handgun and hope to do more. Much to learn and am having fun doing it.
I am a huge single action revolver fan.
Later,
Rob
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/28/2010 7:51 AM
howdy to all the new guys, I'm Rod and go by wapitirod and I'm a ruger single action nut as you'll find out from reading the threads and just wanted to say welcom aboard guys and enjoy!
Posted By: BBwheelgunner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/28/2010 4:08 PM
Hi everyone, My name is Jeff, im 23 years old and live in south eastern Minnesota. I went to college in NE MN in the town of Ely for National Park Law Enforcement. I love everything about the outdoors, hunting, fishing, you name it. I have been registered with the site for some time now without saying much because you guys have said it all!. I really enjoy the site and all the knowledge, pictures, and fun opinions shared on the site.
I hunt with a recurve bow, firearms, and muzzleloader. I used to work at Cabela's in Owatonna, MN and thats when I got into the handgun scene about 5 years ago. I am a big single action fan and currently own a 45 colt Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter with Bisley grip. It has a Burris 2-7 scope, a belt mountain #5 basepin, free spin pawl, oversize cylinder latch, and has had a trigger job. IT CAN SHOOT! I usually hunt whitetails with it, but have only killed one small MN black bear. I have been lusting for a FA 83 in 454 for a few years now, and hope to possibly order one this year.
I enjoy the site, so keep it up! I will try to post a few here and there.
Posted By: stanimals2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/01/2010 9:00 PM
Hello my name is Stan and I am new to hangun hunting but not shooting. I work for The Ohio state University as a facilities manager. I live in central Ohio where only straight wall pistol cartriges are legal for big game ( deer ) I love all types of hunting all outdoors my family my motorcycle and my Rugers. I just bought a ruger super redhawk 480 and cant wait to draw blood with it.
Thanks, Stan
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/02/2010 12:03 AM
Welcome aboard Stan! You have come to the right place for support and also for enabling of your gun-buying and gun-shooting habits!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/02/2010 1:18 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!!!
Posted By: Single Six
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/07/2010 2:31 AM
Howdy - I'm David. I like things that go vroom and things that go bang. New to things that go bang. Looking to get a 357 BH for an all-uses big brother to the Single Six that got me started. Protection, deer, hogs, plinkin' with .38
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/07/2010 5:54 AM
Welcome to the site David!
Posted By: Al in OK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/07/2010 8:00 AM
Howdy Fellas, My name is Al, and I have really wanted to start handgun hunting for a while now. Been researching what to buy to do just that, and stumbled on this sight. So far it has been a big help and you guys have helped me to make a rational choice on a good caliber. A poor mans' got poor ways, so the .308 encore it is. I live in south east Oklahoma, in the brush country, with plenty of good deer around to hunt. I'll be around to get a tip or two, once I get the bugger caught, bought, and shot. Lately, I haven't had a couple days off to get it done, and we foster kids also, so time has not been an easy thing to get a hold of. I'll try and keep in the discussions if I have any related experiences and I'll keep you posted on my progress as a hand gun hunting beginner.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/07/2010 1:05 PM
Welcome aboard gents.
Posted By: SW 44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2010 4:25 PM
Hello my name is Kenny. I'm retired military, 30 years active duty, right back working for U.S Army in Afghanistan. I'm originally from Virginia where I currently own the family farm. I live in Fayetteville NC right outside FT Bragg, spent most of my career in 82nd Airborne. I've hunted 48 years, bow,pistol,long gun, black powder, anything to get me in the woods. I can be as happy squirrel hunting with my S&W 17 as I can in a treestand with my S&W 29. Here in Afghanistan, I probably spend as much time looking at pictures of my beagles and guns as I do my wife.
Kenny
S&W 29 44 Mag Bushnell scope
S&W 17 22 Cal Bushnell scope
S&W 5906 9MM
Posted By: tradmark
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2010 7:52 PM
my name is mark, from lubbock texas, and i primarily hunt with pistols and primarily use the great 454 casull, also 44 mag, 475L, 460 and 500 smiths. i've taken elk, buff and hogs mostly but a few deer thrown in for good measure. also like bowhunting.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2010 11:15 PM
Welcome Aboard Gents and nice to have you here.
Tradmark - nice pieces... Post some pictures on the bragging board.
SW 44- Hoo Yaa and thank you for your service!!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/09/2010 4:28 AM
Welcome to the site SW 44 and Tradmark!
Posted By: RugerM77.270
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2010 2:12 PM
New guy here. I am new to pistol hunting so I am here to listen and learn. I have been lurking for a while now and joined because I read all the unlocked member hunts and wanted more so here I am. I got my first hunting handgun a couple monthes ago a SBH 44 mag. and I am looking forward to busting a deer and maybe even some hogs this fall.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2010 11:39 PM
Welcome to the forum and N-I-C-E piece!!
Posted By: JumpinJack
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/19/2010 7:44 AM
New to the forum and have an interest in getting into big game hunting with a handgun and also the occasional coyote. Probably won't post much yet as I haven't picked up or even figured out what I want yet. Really like the T/C Contenders that my dad had when I was growing up and am seriously considering one for the versatility although a revolver is not out of the question. Have a friend that hunts exclusively with handguns except wing shooting and have learned a lot from him and think I can learn a lot from here as well. Thank you
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/19/2010 2:03 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Jack!
If you spend much time on here you will end up buying all sorts of toys... LOL
Posted By: cfish2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2010 2:56 AM
Another new guy here. Have been handgun hunting for many years and Greg Richter turned me on to this place. Thanks Greg, my wife has another forum to hate. Look forward to talking with others who love handgun hunting.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2010 3:18 AM
Welcome aboard it's always nice to see another long-time handgun hunter come along.
Gary
Posted By: cfish2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2010 3:26 AM
Thanks Gary looking forward to getting to know others in the HG hunting community.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2010 11:03 AM
Howdy and "Welcome Aboard!"
If you could indulge my curiosity when you get a chance, post some eye candy on the bragging board! LOL
Duane
Posted By: jh
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2010 5:30 PM
I am Joe and go by JH. I am new and have been visiting this site for some time. I am waiting for a 15" MGM 30-30 AI Contender barrel to go with Pachmayr decelerator grips. Thanks to Ernie I purchased Burris Signature Zee rings with inserts to mount Bushnell's new model Trophy XLT 2-6x32 scope. I am a bowhunter and dislocated my shoulder a while ago, which prompted me to take a look at single shot handguns. My first hunt will be with my son for hogs in Florida.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2010 2:10 AM
Welcome JH. Hope we see some success photos coming soon.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2010 4:37 PM
Welcome aboard JH!
Posted By: RON CLARK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/08/2010 7:18 PM
Hello;
My name is Ron and I'm from Vermont. I'm an experienced rifle hunter, but I'm new to the handgun scene. I've hunted the American West and Africa but again not with a handgun so I'll be asking for help. Thanks! Ron.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/09/2010 1:11 AM
WELCOME RON!!!
Ask away, someone will help you out.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/09/2010 1:15 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!
Duane
Posted By: JTT
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2010 9:14 PM
Hello,
I'm John, sometimes known as JT. I've been into guns, hunting and handloading since 1961 (I think)! I did some handgun hunting in the 80s, deer, pigs, and varmints using mostly revolvers with iron sights. Had a Contender back then, scoped, and used it for varmints but I just wasn't a T/C guy. I enjoyed the revolvers more. I've rifle hunted around the US and Canadian West and am just getting back into handgun hunting with the purchase of a SRH 454 plus scope.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/25/2010 1:05 AM
Welcome Aboard JT!
Hello,
I'm Kevin. 50 miles south of Buffalo NY. I started hunting just a couple of years ago and finally tagged two does last season, with my 30-06 and .50 Black Powder. I can't wait to get out this season with my Super Redhawk 454 topped with a 2X Simmons.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/30/2010 12:09 AM
Hello Kevin and Welcome to HH.
I'm 100 miles south of Buffalo over here in Allegany County.
Good luck with the 454 and hunting season.
Posted By: Grendel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2010 3:16 PM
Hello, I'm Jeff. I am kind of new to handgun hunting, at least for big game. I have hunted rabbits with my Ruger MKII years back. I like a challenge when it comes to hunting. I carry a Flintlcock Long rifle for muzzleloading, a Longbow or recurve for bowhunting. My passion for the Ruger Super Blackhawk was just refueled by my wife who "replaced" one I had pawned for first months rent and deposit when I was in the Army at Ft. Polk. She gave it to me on my 50th birthday, after I had already settled on and purchased a Virginian dragoon. I did not know that SBH was on order. I thought I had my present already. I look forward to hunting this fall, but I just don't know if My model 70 will like it!:) I love this site!
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/03/2010 5:48 PM
Welcome Ron
Welcome John
Welcome Jeff!
You have found a very friendly forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy interacting with these folks as much as I have.
Mitch
Posted By: elmer
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2010 2:07 PM
Hi name is Chris,been a bowhunter since i was 14 but decided to switch to a handgun just purchased SBH in .41
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/09/2010 2:38 AM
Howdy to everyone and WELCOME ABOARD!!!
Posted By: REL1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/19/2010 10:08 AM
Hello, my name is Russell, long time hunter, looking to use the
.475 Linebaugh with 420 grn. Hardcast on Buffalo in New Mexico!!
I also like Longrange Rifle Shooting and Archery!
http://www.rifle-accuracy-reports.com
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/19/2010 12:58 PM
Howdy and welcome aboard Rel
Posted By: Smokin41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/21/2010 4:08 PM
Hello everyone,
I am not new to hunting. I began over 50 years ago shooting grasshoppers with my BB gun for fishing bait. I currently have a Blackhawk in 41 mag and an Encore in 243.
I have yet to seriously hunt with these due to lack of time or being in a locale where they cannot be used to hunt with. I am currently in Ohio and may get out this fall with my Blackhawk.
I shoot 210g softpoints over H110.
Very accurate, I just have to do my part.
You all have a wonderful fall!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/21/2010 6:28 PM
Howdy and Welcome Abord Smokin 41!!
Great handguns, Postem on the bragging board for us!!!
Duane
Posted By: temmi
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2010 4:54 PM
I'm T and really just started hunting with Handguns... My oldest son got me into it.
I have a 480 Ruger SHR and a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt for which I handload
Nice to meet you all
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2010 10:44 PM
Welcome Temmi, you are in good company here with those two cartridges
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2010 11:12 PM
Welcome to the forum, temmi!
Posted By: Night Stalker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/28/2010 2:59 AM
Im Dwane, or Night Stalker, Im an MP/ Armorer in the Army reserve and have been hunting for years, well when money allows.
Mainly rifle and bow but now HG since I bought a Colt Anaconda. I came acrossed this forum a few weeks ago, and love it, been on it everyday.
Its nice to meet everyone
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2010 3:00 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!
Posted By: BriggsRi
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/10/2010 11:31 AM
Hello everybody,
My name is Rick and I have been hand gun hunting on and off the for the past 15 years.
I enjoy all hunting / shooting sports. I have had many wheel guns over the years from S&W 629, Colt Anaconda, and of course my beloved Freedom Arms 454, 44, and 22/22Mag.
Great forum!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/10/2010 2:20 PM
Welcome to the newest members. It's great to see more experienced handgun hunters joining as well as those just getting into it.
Posted By: jsjmag
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/16/2010 7:32 PM
Hello my name is John and I live in Massachusetts. Ever since I met Gary at a hunting show in Dallas Tx.years ago, Ive been reading and learning from this sight. The articles and pictures are great! but the information and friendship is priceless.
Good Luck to all and hunt safe, John
Posted By: WyoEncore
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/18/2010 1:11 PM
Hello all,
My name is Scott and I am a pistol-aholic
I belonged to this site a few years back and just re-stumbled back into it(I found the bookmark on my old computer). Anyway, I re-registered and am excited to be part of this community.
In 2000 I switched from hunting big game with a rifle to a handgun when I purchased my Encore in .308, and I have never looked back. Before that I hunted some with a S&W 41 mag as a backup to my rifle--but I always ended up using the rifle. Now I don't even own a legal big game rifle. I love chasing mule deer and elk with my Encore. I also have a 223 barrel for off season fun.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/18/2010 11:10 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!
Duane
Ps, Post some eye candy on the bragging board... LOL
Posted By: j _hill
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/21/2010 3:35 PM
Hello, my name is Jason and I've been handgun hunting for about three years now. Got serious into bow hunting for a few years but I like handguns a lot more so I'm putting hangunning at the top of the list for this season.
I'm an Elmer Keith fan and like wheelguns with open sights, shoot .357, .41, .44 and .45lc. Ruger single actions and S&W revolvers.
Into all kinds of shooting but mostly long range rifle. Live in Texas so do a lot of pig hunting.
I'm sure I'll learn a lot here and looking forward to doing some serious handgun hunting this year.
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/21/2010 4:05 PM
Howdy Jason! And welcome. The creator of this site, Gary has been wailing on some pigs lately...check out his pictures on the Bragging Board.
Posted By: sam281
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/21/2010 4:20 PM
Hello, My name is Scott. I'm new to hunting with Contender/Encore. Have owned them for a couple years but getting serious with them now.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/21/2010 5:40 PM
Welcome to the newest members. Glad to have you onboard.
Gary
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/21/2010 7:14 PM
Welcome Aboard J and Sam!!
Duane
Posted By: sixgunner454
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/26/2010 7:53 PM
Hi Neighbor!! I'm from Central Pa. (Altoona). Around here, a handgun for hunting is almost unheard of. I'm all alone here! Everone I talk to carrys one in hunting season for extra weight to lug around. I had a crippling injury at work and use a handgun because rifles and crutches don't mix very well. Now, I'm addicted! It's good to see a Pa handgunner here!!
Posted By: SBH326
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/01/2010 8:49 PM
Hello. I live in Wisconsin and just got my SBH. Looking forward to tryin to bag a deer with my new (to me) 44.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/02/2010 1:23 PM
WELCOME SBH326!!!!!
Posted By: Eric D.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/04/2010 8:04 PM
Hello,
My name is Eric, I live in Iowa. I have been hunting/shooting for about 35 years. I have been hunting small game with handguns for years, but recently decided that I was tired of black powder and shotgun hunting for deer. I now hunt exclusively with handguns and use an Encore .45/70, Pachmayr decelerator grips, Millett electronic sight for deer here in Iowa. We started hunting antelope last year in my favorite state of Wyoming. I have a 7mm-08 barrel for the Encore with a Bushnell 2-7x32 scope and a Savage Striker in .260 Remington with a Bushnell 3200 Elite 10x40 mil-dot. Thank you for the great site. I really enjoy it!
Eric
Posted By: hoveysmith
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/19/2010 10:37 AM
World Class hunter Bill Booth and muzzleloading handgun hunter Hovey Smith will have an hour-long Internet radio show on VoiceAmerica Sports radio at 10:00 AM Eastern, 7 AM Pacific on Friday Oct, 22. This show is stored on iTunes and may be listened to 24/7 by going to
http://www.hoveysmith.com and clicking on the radio show link below the banner.
Bill is a representative for Smith & Wesson, a retired police Lt., and has long been a fan of handguns and handgun hunting - particularly with the S&W revolvers.
Hovey is the author of "Backyard Deer Hunting" and a user and writer about hangun hunting since the 1970s. He is also the Corresponding Editor for black-powder guns with Gun Digest.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/19/2010 11:35 PM
welcome .link sounds really cool
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/21/2010 4:37 PM
Had to add a reply so it wouldn't be stuck on 666...an uneasy numeral for me :-D
Posted By: Festus
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2010 3:47 PM
My name is, my name is, Preston.
I live in SE Ohio
Have hunted with Handguns prior but no kills.
This year I hope that changes.
Just order a new gun (Ruger Bisley 44 mag
Cant wait till it gets here.
Archery hunt with a longbow also.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2010 4:22 PM
welcome Festus hope u like your 44 when you get it. this is a good web site
Posted By: Blue Sky
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2010 7:33 PM
Hi Everyone, I'm a computer desk jockey by trade in Birmingham Alabama. When the Bama heat subsides in the autumn I enjoy getting out and about in the woods although I don't have a specific place to hunt other than public lands. I've been a shooter for quite some time and am planning to try handgun hunting this season. I've been a reloader for quite a few years and 45 Colt is my preferred caliber.
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/03/2010 12:14 PM
Welcome Blue Sky. You'll find plenty of company 'round here in .45 Colt!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/04/2010 2:22 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!
Posted By: RioHondoHank
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/06/2010 5:59 PM
Hi, name here is Hank from Oklahoma and do all types of hunting, but most of my deer hunting is with big bore revolvers from 45 Colt to 500 Maximum and including a Dave Clements 5 shot 50 cal Ruger Old Army for primitive season.
My largest revolver is a custom BFR in .50 Alaskan. Haven't hunted with it as it is just something for fun.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2010 4:17 PM
hi hank. hi blue sky. welcome.
Posted By: AAA-0
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2010 11:06 PM
I'm a small business owner and longtime hunter. This year if I get the chance I think I'm going to try taking a deer with a handgun. I'll be hunting with a rifle and have the handgun along so I can pick my shot. I'm a meat hunter and since it's legal here I'm going to try my 1911 if I can get one to stand still right at the base of my stand.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/07/2010 11:27 PM
good luck this year and welcome AAA-0
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2010 6:00 PM
I'm a small business owner and longtime hunter. This year if I get the chance I think I'm going to try taking a deer with a handgun. I'll be hunting with a rifle and have the handgun along so I can pick my shot. I'm a meat hunter and since it's legal here I'm going to try my 1911 if I can get one to stand still right at the base of my stand.
Welcome to the forum! You will succomb to the addiction in short order!
Posted By: BMK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2010 6:14 AM
The roll call is a great idea.
I am Brenda From Auburn WA. I have been collecting shooting TC contenders since they first came out in the mid '60s. Most of my previous hunting including bird hunting with Brittanies that I used to train, hunt and show; Rifle hunting for deer and elk, and bow hunting. For many years it was not legal to hunt with handguns in WA. So, I am a rank beginner when it comes to handgun hunting. Since I am retiring in a month I am really looking forward getting started -- I have so much to learn
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2010 6:35 AM
Welcome Brenda.
We have a good group here.
Ask questions when you have them, and a number of folks will be able to help you.
Ernie
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2010 4:29 PM
welcome and good luck if your hearts in it u will do great.
Posted By: Tigger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2010 5:18 PM
WELCOME Brenda!!!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2010 8:19 PM
Welcome to the site Brenda.
Posted By: cwt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2010 1:41 AM
Hello to everyone, I'm C.W. and glad to be here. Been shooting
and hunting with handguns since I was 6 or 7 and the addiction
grows stronger each year, some say it's my disease, I say it's
my FREEDOM... Sorry for taking up your time, good day..
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2010 2:39 PM
Welcome aboard Brenda and C.W. and nice to have you here!!!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2010 3:04 PM
Hello to everyone, I'm C.W. and glad to be here. Been shooting
and hunting with handguns since I was 6 or 7 and the addiction
grows stronger each year, some say it's my disease, I say it's
my FREEDOM... Sorry for taking up your time, good day..
Welcome to HH C.W.!
Posted By: cwt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2010 2:59 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome and hope all are doing well.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2010 1:57 PM
Welcome to the site CWT.
Posted By: wildcatter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2010 3:14 PM
My name is Bob, I start every day thanking God for all he has given me! I reside in the great state of Ohio. My true love is the outdoors, (and Jeannine)! I have three Son's and 7 Grandchildren w/one on the way! I am a retired Iron Worker, I was a licensed guide on Lake Erie for many years, but have had to sell the boat and give it up as I have sever back injuries from two different accidents resulting in 11 different broken vertebra, I still fish often year round but on smaller lakes. I have been a handgun hunter for over 37 years. My favorite weapon for hunting is the single action revolver, and mainly the .45 cal. and mainly in the 45 Colt! Altho I do use SP's once in a while to stretch the limits of the revolver, but I always carry a revolver when I do. So my hunting has changed too, as I can't negotiate the big hills of Southern Ohio northern Kentucky, but still hit the woods almost daily from Sept to Feb. hunting Indiana and Ohio, and varmint with my handguns all year long. I compete in the summer with bench guns and varmint rifles, but the 5 and six shot revolvers are by far my favorite. Sorry so long winded, but you asked for it!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2010 5:49 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Bob!
Handgunning for 37 years, wow...
Ps, You have to be careful with this group, some people will take direct offence to the fact that you talked about your wonderful short guns but you didn’t give us any pictures. In short, WE LIKE EYE CANDY!!! LOL
Duane
Posted By: Tinnerdude
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2010 6:12 PM
Hi, my name is Brian. I have been hunting with a handgun since the early 90's. I have two Contender frames with 9 barrels. I shoot a 7-30 Waters and a 30 Herrett, plus I have a Magnum Research SSP in 7BR. For Elk I use a 44 mag barrel also scoped shooting a 300 gr. hard cast bullet over 22 grs. of 296, does the job. All are scoped because I'am blind as a bat with out my glasses. Hunting in the great Northwest is a real test of skill where most of the time you have to fall down just to make a trail to walk on because the brush is so thick.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2010 11:10 PM
Welcome to HH Brian!
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2010 11:12 PM
welcome brian
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2010 12:02 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!
Posted By: Chief RID
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/28/2010 1:43 PM
I'm back for a visit. I hunted several times with my new Smith so far this year. No shots taken. Just wanted you guys to know I am still in the game.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/28/2010 4:56 PM
welcome back Chief.
Posted By: Baby Fat Arky
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2010 8:03 PM
Name is Kevin. I am an Environmental Engineer in Central Arkansas. I was the biggest guy at a place I worked in the early 1990's and I was tagged as "Baby Fat", although I'm not. Nickname kinda stuck. I hunt about everything and do some plinking but no structured organized competition. I have a Colt Anaconda 44, Kimber 1911 Target II Eclipse, Springfeild Armory 1911 GI, Ruger Mark II .22 and a Keltec PF9 (for carry). Numerous long-guns. Just registered today and posted a question about mounts for the Anaconda. Looks like a good site.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/02/2010 2:14 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Kevin.
Ps, We like eye candy! So if you get a chance can you put some of your pieces up on the bragging board? LOL
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/02/2010 2:16 AM
Welcome to the site. I saw your post but I'm afraid I can't offer any sage advise. Some guns just don't allow for easy mounting of a scope, nice gun though. You may want to consider keeping that one as an iron sighted shooter and pick up something else for scoping.
Posted By: mt45
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/02/2010 10:54 PM
Hello everyone - my name is Stephen. Love to shoot, hunt, and fish. I've been doing all of that since I was six, that was 52 years ago, and it has never gotten old. Just Me! I've always shot handguns but not hunted much with a them but I'm fired up to remedy that.
Posted By: guitarpicva
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/06/2010 7:05 PM
Howdy Stephen. Welcome! You have come to the right place to get addicted to handgun hunting. There is a wealth of knowledge here.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/07/2010 1:12 AM
welcome Stephen .
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/07/2010 3:24 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!
Posted By: chazfree
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/09/2010 4:12 PM
Hello all!!! I'm Charlie, I currently live in Brushvalley Pa. I'm new to the handgun world and trying to learn as much as I can. I own a Rossi m851 .38 spcl+p and a cheap .45 acp and I am looking to buy my first hunting handgun ASAP!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/09/2010 5:10 PM
Charlie,
Welcome to HH!
Are you wanting to hunt with a revolver, a single-shot specialty handgun or both?
Ernie
Posted By: chazfree
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/09/2010 8:51 PM
Ernie I am primarily interested in revolvers, at least for now. Who knows what will be next, I get the feeling this road will be a long one.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2010 10:47 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!
Duane
Posted By: Landrum
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2010 12:58 AM
Hi, I am Landrum and I just found this site a few days ago. Some of you may recognize my handle from several other message boards dating back to 1997 or so.
Anyway, I just got back into handgun hunting after about a decade long layoff.
Glad to be here!
Landrum
Posted By: Anniex
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2010 1:12 AM
Welcome back!
Posted By: Shortgun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2010 1:36 AM
Hello all,
I have been gone off the site for a while, work, family etc. but I'm back and glad to be a part of this great site. Deer season hasn't been good so far this year but it ain't over yet.
Shortgun
HHI # 8338
Posted By: Tobias_Dunlap
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2010 8:46 PM
hi all,
Im Toby. I mostly grew up with a rifle and am new to this handgun hunting buisiness.I'm a welder by trade and live in northeastern Wyoming. Got a contender with 14" 7tcu and both herretts in 10s. Also have a sweet spot for revolvers and the little 22 plinkers.
Posted By: wvjoetc
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/26/2010 10:57 PM
Hi I'm Joe,
I live in WV, I'm a sales manager for a hydraulic company. We have customers in ajoining states around WV. I have several Contenders, to be honest I haven't hunted much with them, mainly bench shooting. My hunting buddy passed away in July and I put down my rifle, just not the same anymore. My Contenders will be my main source of hunting from now on, been thinking about a Striker. I found this site by looking for a load for my TC using AA2200, it looks great. I'm on a couple of other sites but looking foward to gathering more information on handgun loads and hunting. Just wanted to say hi and tell a little about myself. Thanks,
Joe
Posted By: duckloads
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2010 5:50 PM
I'm Chris. Handgun hunter since 2006.
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2010 4:10 PM
Joe and Chris, good to have you guys here! The folks here are real helpful with anything you need to know. Great class of folks here.
Posted By: BillyBass
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2010 11:21 PM
My name is Bill, I live in the mountains of East Tn., I started hunting with a handgun in 1999 but have took a few year off, I do bowhunt but havent took a rifle in the woods since 2001. I hunt with a Taurus Raging Bull .44 mag.
Posted By: neilh
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2010 1:41 AM
Neil in Iowa. 8 handgun deer since 2004. First with an open-sighted .41 Mag Dan Wesson. After that I was hooked. Remaining 7 with S&W .500. Love the late seasons when it is cold and snowy and all the "regulars" are long-gone. Almost always a solitary hunter.
Posted By: Boartuff
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2010 8:43 PM
Hi, Chris here. Been a proud handgun owner for a long time, but didn't do any hunting with them until mid 90s. Several hogs, whitetails, exotics, a few mulies, groundhogs and most recently, and an antelope, have been taken since then. Hopefully a bear hunt will materialize in the near future.
I only have 1 revolver anymore and I'm down to just 2 Encore barrels. A 7/08 and 375JDJ. Always pondering on calibers, though.
Posted By: wcampbell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/02/2011 11:05 PM
Hey everyone,
Just registered here today, so I'm as new as it gets. My name is Wes and I'm a manager at a medical facility. Been an outdoor guy all of my life, but a spinal cord injury due to a motorcycle accident about 10 months ago has really turned me on to handgun hunting. Currently have a 44 mag super blackhawk and looking at getting a contender in 30-30. I'd love any advice getting into the sport, especially relating to disability hunting.
WES
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2011 1:26 AM
Howdy and welcome aboard!
Posted By: SteveA
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/10/2011 4:47 PM
Name's Steve. I'm an attorney in Kansas and have been handgun hunting (revolvers only) since the mid '90s. Main tools right now are a .475 BFR and .44 Bisley Hunter.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/10/2011 5:02 PM
Wes & Steve,
Welcome to HH!
Gary runs a great site and the folks here will do what they can to encourage you and answer the questions you have.
Wes,
What capabilities or limits do you have in terms of mobility?
Your vehicle can make a great blind.
You could easily use a revolver or a single-shot pistol hunting from a vehicle.
If you are right-handed it may be easier to sit in the passenger seat. It all depends how you park and the direction you will most likely shoot.
Ernie
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/10/2011 5:04 PM
This bag work great for vehicle use:
http://protektormodel.com/04.htm
Posted By: cwt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/11/2011 1:46 AM
Steve, I'm CW. What part of Kansas are you from? From S.E. Nebr.
myself. Welcome to the site, great people on here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/12/2011 12:31 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Steve!!
Posted By: wcampbell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/13/2011 3:01 AM
Ernie,
Thanks so much for the info on the bag! I'm able to walk short distances with a walker and have full upper body function. I am planning on hunting hogs this weekend with my 44 mag blackhawk and was seriously considering using my truck as a blind..... I'll send pics if I get anything!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/13/2011 4:04 AM
You are welcome.
I hunt with single-shots more often than revolvers, so I am a little more adept in that area.
If you ever have a question give me a holler.
307-257-7431
Posted By: pokemtman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/17/2011 12:34 AM
I'm Ray. I am an EMT in Vermont and am new to handgun hunting. I try to hunt and target practice when I can. Wish I had more time to spend in the outdoors. I have a TC Encore in 270 that I want to use as soon as I get it to fit me.
Posted By: ELarsen
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/18/2011 1:52 AM
I'm Eric and live in N IL.
I have taken my Python into the deer woods several times, but have yet to bag a deer with it. I recently purchased a Contender and a 357 mag barrel and had it converted to 357 max. I haven't gotten that one to the range yet, but I have loaded a bunch of 180 XTP to try out at my next opportunity.
I day dream about harvesting deer with my 357mag, 357max, and 44mag, but so far I only have been successful with slug gun and muzzle loader.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/18/2011 2:25 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Larsen!!!
Posted By: Ken TN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2011 4:54 AM
I'm Ken living in Memphis and looking to go to Denver in the near future. Started handgun hunting in my home state of Texas back in the early 80's. I've lived in Houston and Austin and sure do mis Central Texas.... Someday I'll be back there.
It is nice to see many of the post from several people I have known on other forums. I have been a member of Specialty Handguns and the old Long Range Handgun group many years ago.
I shoot Contenders for the most part now days. Sold off all the old style frames and went with the new G2 frames. A couple of my personal favorite barrels are the Bellm rechambers in 357 MAX and 444 Marlin. I shoot cast bullets out of both using the RanchDog Molds.
My Ruger Super Blackhawk was traded off for the Ruger Redhawk with Rings when it came out in 1984. I had it ported and have never looked back. It is one of those that will always be exempted from any trade.
Gary, This looks like a great site and I look forward to many more visits and post.
Ken TN
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2011 6:18 AM
Welcome to HH Ken.
Ernie
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2011 6:46 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Ken!
Posted By: Odin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2011 6:12 PM
Hello there, my name is Rod and I live out on the prairie. I would like to start handgun hunting and this seems like a fantastic forum to help me do just that. You can check out my first post (where to start?)
here.
Posted By: NonPCnraRN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/22/2011 10:29 PM
My name is Hal. I am a retired oncology nurse. I like all types of shooting and own various firearms. For handguns that can be used for hunting I have a 44 mag SBH, 3 Birds Head Vaqueros in 45 Colt and 2 New Vaqueros in 45 Colt. I have a S&W M-53 in 22 Rem Jet, a S&W M19 and a Springfield 1911 I would like to convert to 45 Super for possible hunting use. I would like to get started in handgun hunting. I figured this would be the best place to start.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/23/2011 12:28 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Odin and Hal!!!
Duane
Posted By: ohnomrbillk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2011 8:00 AM
Hello, my name is Bill. I moved from my home in Western Kansas to Kansas City recently for school. It has put a damper on my hunting time, but I hope it to be worthwhile in the end. I grew up shooting small game with a Ruger MkII, and progressed to hunting deer with Encores, XP100s, and a Wichita. I have been most fortunate to learn a great deal from other handgun hunters whose paths have crossed mine over the last few years. I'm always looking for a new challenge, and I think open sighted revolver hunting might be the next step.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2011 11:38 AM
Welcome to HH Bill!
I grew up in South Central Kansas, just South of Wichita on a small farm.
Shooting irons with a revolver is surely a challenge and it seems from your history, you should be up to the task.
If you still have that XP and or Wichita there may be some challenges you can still enjoy with those as well which is one of my ongoing challenges.
Ernie
Posted By: GG
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2011 12:08 PM
My name is Gabriel, I live in Key West, Fl where I am an officer with the Key West Police Department. I grew up here diving and fishing. I also run some fishing charters on my spare time. I try to spend several weeks a season hunting in central Florida. I mainly use archery tackle and rifle. I have hunted hogs with a 357 for many years but just recently I purchased a ruger 44 hunter and plan to use it in place of he rifle this season.
If anybody wants to trade some fishing and dive days for some hunting days let me know we could work something out. I am always up to visiting new areas.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2011 1:48 PM
Welcome GG!
I hunt more with single-shots, but there is a good number of experienced revolver hunters here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/28/2011 12:30 AM
Howdy Bill and GG! Welcome Aboard!!!
Posted By: Scott Gray
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/28/2011 5:41 PM
Hello, the name is Scott Gray. I can't remember the last time I hunted with a rifle, nothing wrong with 'em its just that I hunt with longbows and recurves but.....there is always a but, I recently purchased a Ruger NM Super Blackhawk. It is a .44 mag and sports a 4 and 5/8 inch barrel. I plan on it being on my side everytime I step into the woods and I will hunt with it next year. I have already gleaned a wealth of knowledge just by reading the older posts on HH. I look foward to sharing my success and failures with ya'll.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/28/2011 9:46 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Scott!!!
Posted By: vannooch
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/29/2011 8:09 PM
Hi, My name is David and I haven't hunted before.....
I do however love shooting handguns and am preparing for a fall 2011 handgun hunting career start. I've already posted a couple of questions, and please bear with me as I learn. There are many friends and family who are encouraging me to start hunting and willing to teach me but I don't know anyone that hunts with a handgun so I'm curious.
Thanks for the kind replies to my posts and I look forward to making some new friends.
Posted By: moneymaker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2011 4:31 PM
Hello from Missouri,Name is Bill and this will be my 1st year with deer hunting with a handgun,always been a waterfowler,but have hunted small game,turkey and deer just not with handgun,Hope to locate some property just to get a few does for the freezer this year.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2011 5:56 PM
Welcome to the forum, Bill!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2011 7:51 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!
Posted By: WyoJoe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/07/2011 7:20 PM
My name is Joe & I found this site by Binging "Handgun Hunting Forums". I just ordered a .30/06 barrel for my Encore & I am looking forward to hunting with it this fall.
I live in Wyoming & am employed by the federal government.
I have to ask TCMan which ship he is on. I am an old tin can sailor.
Posted By: scooby
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/07/2011 11:46 PM
Hi.my name is jim. I go by Scooby. I have been handguning off and on for a few years.I live in north Alabama. Love to hunt Deer and Hogs. Enjoy reading about handgun hunting.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2011 11:55 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Joe and Jim!
Wow Jim, you registered over a year ago.
Joe, currently I am stationed down in New Orleans with the with the Navy Band. The picture you see is the commissioning of the U.S.S. New York and I am the one holding the tuba in the center. While it is possible for musicians to have sea time, in my 5 years of Naval service the only boat I have set foot on was the U.S.S Lexington in Corpus Christy Tx for a “Change of Command” of a fighter squadron. And considering it had double morning lines and is currently a museum, I don’t know if that counts. LOL
Fair Winds and Fallowing Seas
Duane
Posted By: Sray
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2011 10:37 AM
I'm Stan from Ohio. I've not hunted with a handgun much. One button buck with a Ruger redhawk. Needed money and had to sell most of my guns. Getting back into in now and got a Thompson Encore with a 22-250 barrel on it. ( look out groundhogs ) Want to get a barrel for deer this fall . Looking at a 460 S&W . What does anyone think about a deer barrel for Ohio? Has to be a straight wall handgun.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2011 1:56 PM
Howdy and welcome aboard Sray!
I know just enough about Ohio hunting rules to get me in trouble. Why don’t you post a new tread under “HandgunHunting” and see what don’t get!
Duane
Posted By: 12ptdroptine
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/19/2011 2:51 PM
Name is Russell... I Love firearm's. cut and dried Never been in to hand guns... I have had several over the years..Just never could hit anything. Sold them all from that dissapointment. Got one left and that is my SS Ruger Super Single Six..Cant hit anything with it ..But ut aint gonna break me trying. However I just put a SRH 9.5 barrel on layaway . Seem's as though my buddies want me to hog hunting again with them next Jan.I have a habit of whatefer I decide to get into ..I get in deep. Goal is to learn to shoot this thing as best as I can..And have fun. I am 55 years old and have a few shoulder and arthritis issue's..But that is part of life.So I dont bowhunt like I used to. But in Illinois we can use handguns for whitetail So Maybe I will carry this Hockey stick (as my son calls it) along with me. I have just started to tinker with some custom gun stoff..Relpacing barrels bedding ..tweaking stuff. I am in the process of building a custom Encore "Smokeless" muzzeloader. I already have a Savage that I converted from the .50 to a .45 with a PacNor barrel.It is my baby. she isnt quite complete yet But imagine living in a "shotgun" state with a gun that will shoot 1.25 inches @ 200yds.... Yep she sure does! I sighted her in 1.5 at 100 and she is 2.5 low @ 200.. with a 200 gr bullet and at 2700 fps. So here is a little about me....I am glad to be here and Hope to draw from here..And contribute also. Thanks Drop
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/19/2011 4:11 PM
Welcome to the site, 12pt! And welcome to the wonderful world of handgun hunting!
Posted By: 12ptdroptine
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/19/2011 10:41 PM
I went to the big goose store today and low and behold there in the case was a SRH 9.5.. I couldnt control the drool
... Asked to see it and the guy took the trigger lock off and handed it to me.. WOW!!! it sure is big. I also realize I got it at a bargain price. Then I went over and started looking over the Kimber's... Got to wait..lol
Drop
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/20/2011 12:40 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Drop!
You can't go wrong with a SRH! I have two with 9.5in barrels.
Ya, I would love a Kimber as well... ... ...LOL
Posted By: Cochise
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2011 4:18 AM
Howdy
Cochise from Arizona
handgunning since 1975
I roll my own..
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2011 5:42 AM
Welcome to HH Cochise!
Ernie
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2011 2:52 PM
Welcome Aboard Cochise!
Handgun hunting sense 1975... that is awesome. If you have been hunting that long I am sure you have a nice collection of goodies that you reload for.
Posted By: Charlie SA
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2011 3:09 PM
After registering a couple of years back it is way past time to introduce myself. Charles Lenz, married, retired and living in Bulverde, Texas. My first handgun was a .177 Diana pellet pistol which I did little with but plink occasionally. Next I bought a .22 revolver, home defense for my wife. That was a real “Saturday Night Special” that neither of us shot much as the cylinder didn’t align properly and would shave lead! Next came a Ruger Mark II Bull Barrel that after a year or two some thief decided I no longer needed.
After bow hunting with everything from a rawhide backed Osage bow to the latest compound I decided I wanted to try handgun hunting. Of course I went the most difficult route and bought a .45 flintlock or as one member here stated “flinchlock”. As anyone experienced with handguns would expect that didn’t work out for me. I now have a Taurus 608 .357 that I began to get serious about last year. Due to my vision not being what it once was I started with a Tru Glo red dot which I wasn’t to pleased with and replaced with a Simmons 2 power scope. But after trying to get on (and stay on) hogs that didn’t stand still feeding amongst deer that I didn’t want to shoot I now have an Ultra Dot Match Dot.. I put it on right after this past season, have not got to the range but believe it will satisfy my needs.
Charlie
I'm Adam, and I live in Northern CA. I spent 16 years in the military(10 active, 6 Reserve) and have just recently been dischrged. I do a lot of bear and pig hunting in NCA, and prefer to hunt with open sighted revolvers. Recently, I started hunting deer with revolvers and got hooked. BTW I'm a certified 45 Colt junkie, and have been loading and experimenting with the cartridge for 20 years. My goal this year, is to kill everything with one gun(S&W 25-7, 45 Colt)
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/01/2011 8:09 PM
Welcome to the forum, Adam! It's good to have you aboard!
Posted By: chuck m
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 2:15 AM
Chuck m here. Been handgun hunting only a few years. Got to many T/C's and Strikers. Just got a XP100R in 223, looking to rebarrel it to 6.5x284. Also just picked up a MOA in 243.
I Have been following Ernie"s adventures in long range shooting, and decided I wanted to be like him.
chuck m
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 2:19 AM
Welcome to the jungle, Chuck!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 4:20 AM
Welcome Aboard Chuck!!
It sounds like you have a very impressive arsenal. Why don’t you put some that eye candy on the bragging board for us!!
Duane
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 5:48 AM
Welcome to HH and Thank You Chuck.
E
Posted By: Buttermilk
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 3:26 PM
Hi! I'm Rog and I'm from Oklahoma. I work in the automotive industry as a Technician at a catalyst company (we make catalytic converters).
Been hunting with handguns, traditional and modern archery tackle and muzzle loaders since I started hunting.
My first handgun kill was a 5pt gnarly horned buck taken with a T/C Contender in 7-30 Waters.
I primarily have been gun hunting with the T/C Encore during the Oklahoma gun season, but hunt the archery season quite extensively as well.
I will be using a revolver some in the future for the shorter range shots, and as a secondary weapon while carrying my Encore.
Absolutely love handgun hunting.
Regards,
Rog
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2011 4:56 PM
Good to have you here, Rog! Welcome!
Posted By: 430man
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2011 4:57 AM
I am Jim and have been here for a while so I guess it is best to welcome all the new fellas. Great site, great guys here.
Just refer to me as the revolver accuracy nut. Yes, "nut" is correct!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2011 4:06 PM
Welcome Aboard Rog!
430Man, you registered in 2004 and have 322 posts... Your more like the prodical son returning home. LOL Nice to have you here my friend!!
Duane
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2011 4:19 PM
2004????!! Huh?? Dang!
Posted By: Two Bears
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2011 8:38 PM
Two Bears in the house !
Given name is John. New to hand gun hunting and have picked up the T/C encore sickness and have recently expanded the sickness with a new to me frame and a new 257 roberts pistol barrel which will get a lot of attention this summer to prepare for longer shooting/hunting.
Really into muzzleloaders from flintlocks to the encore 209x50's, I am building a Haines 54 cal flinter now, been playing with a 15" 209x50 ML pistol a bit so this next season should be pretty fun and will have the pistols out in force for the first time.
Another habit I picked up last year is BBQ cooking and am building 2 huge smokers that will be mounted on a trailer to go to BBQ contests and cook for parties/catering. This is a bad habit to pick up guy's don't do it........
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/11/2011 8:51 PM
Welcome to HH Two Bears!
The single-shot handguns are so much fun.
Ernie
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 12:16 AM
Howdy Two Bears!
Cool another flint shooter!
Would that be an Isaac Haines you are building??? Jim Cambers???
Duane
Posted By: Two Bears
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 12:47 AM
Yes Isaac Haines. Not a chambers but the lock is a Chambers LH Large Siler.
Thw wood is a grade 6 curly maple but I cant remember who who I got it from.
The rest of the parts I got from Track of the wolf.
The barrel is a 1" Straight 36 " long GM in .54 cal - I was going to build a fullstock hawken with this barrel but changed my mind and went with the Isaac Haines....
John
Posted By: Shauncopeland
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 4:27 AM
I'm Shaun Copeland. I'm from outside Hazlehurst, Mississippi I been handgun hunting with contender since 2006.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 5:35 AM
Welcome Shaun!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 1:22 PM
Welcome to the forum, Shaun!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2011 1:23 PM
Two Bears, welcome to the site!
Posted By: Shauncopeland
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/18/2011 2:51 AM
Thanks for the welcome guys
Hi my name is jon and I am new to the sport I have a taurus 669 .357 mag and have hunted once with it shot at a doe butt missed what a rush look forward to next year!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 12:19 AM
Welcome. Where in MN? I am in Bemidji/Walker area. Keep practicing, you will get your handgun deer.
Cheers, Rod.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 1:06 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!
south of the cities in a town called savage Butt I hunt the slug zone in southeast mn.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 3:50 PM
Welcome aboard Jon.
Posted By: esoxman50
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 5:11 PM
HI; my name is Joe, I'm a retired auto worker and live in Indiana. I love to shoot all of my handguns but realy like the T/C contenders. I've been handgun hunting since the mid 70's and can;t imagine not doing it. I like to load for the many wildcats out there with my favorite being the 6.5 JDJ; not realy a wildcat but one of the best rounds out there. I've been bowhunting for 42 years now and love to fish for muskies. Kind of a glutton for punishment. I love the outdoors, no sitting on the couch for me.
Thank You;
Joe W
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 5:15 PM
Welcome to the forum, Joe!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/30/2011 5:16 PM
Hi my name is jon and I am new to the sport I have a taurus 669 .357 mag and have hunted once with it shot at a doe butt missed what a rush look forward to next year!
Welcome, Jon!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/31/2011 2:46 AM
As your "handle" would indicate ;-)
I think that hobby costs me far more money than my guns, but I refuse to audit.
Welcome.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/31/2011 11:53 AM
Welcome Aboard Joe!
Posted By: 24mileboy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/13/2011 2:07 AM
Hello all, new to the site. Never hunted any big game with a handgun only small critters. Getting a good start on a handgun arsenal so am going to practice, practice, and practice.
thanks,
Jon
whats up guys.new to the forum just saying hi.im from pa only been into handguns for a few years but think im doing good i love it much more interesting than long guns
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/19/2011 4:28 AM
Welcome aboard, you'll feel right at home. There are a lot of PA guys hanging out here. What kind of iron do you shoot?
mostly ruger blackhawks.have a .357,.41 and .44.i really like the .41 the most but ammo is over the top for that caliber.have a coupala others to.kinda fond of my bond arms.just got a T/C contender in .223
hi this is jim.new to the forum just saying hi.im from pa only been into handguns for a few years but love it
Posted By: mikefrompa
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/19/2011 11:30 PM
Welcome tothe forum! What part of Pa. are you from? I live in York co.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/20/2011 12:04 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!
thanks,glad to be here.i used to live down in that part of the state.had a motorcycle shop in new cumberland for a while then moved up to port royal.now im back where i started in warren county
hey,glad to be here.love your quote
Posted By: stratum
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/26/2011 4:47 PM
Hi all. I just discovered "you guys" today and had to register. Although my experience is more with discreet carry, I've decided to join my son here in NE Indiana for deer season later this year, and I want to use something more interesting and challenging than a shotgun. I'm comfortable with large calibers and am leaning toward a Ruger 44-mag, but I'm uncertain about what scope type would be best (red dot or not, with or w/o magnification). I'm 45, so the eyes will be going soon. Any advice?
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/26/2011 7:40 PM
Hey Stratum - welcome to the site. I'm going to repost your question in a new thread as this one is mainly to introduce yourself which you've done.
Gary
Posted By: TimBob
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/27/2011 10:11 PM
Howdy!
I've been a member for while now but never took advantage of the roll call. So..
The name is Tim and I live in Sonoma County, CA. While a veteran hunter I am new to the handgun hunting scene having only shot a large jack rabbit with my SBH .44 mag. Pretty impressive results.
In addition the the SBH I have a SRH in .480 Ruger that I am working up loads for. It is a bruiser but manageable for me. I practice with a padded shooting glove due to an old "ski pole" fracture of my right thumb.
I handload every cartridge that I shoot (10 at last count) so I am a gun crank.
So far I like this forum quite a bit, hope to see you all around.
Tim
USCG (ret)
Posted By: JCosmoAsp
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/08/2011 5:35 PM
J Cosmo Asp here. I have been hunting with handguns since 1976 or so. Began with an old model SN47 Super Blackhawk and new model Blackhawk in .45 LC to the .357 Herrett when it first came out. Upgraded to the 14" barrel with Pachmayr furniture and a 4X Leupold as soon as I could after they were available. Been Carrying a .454 Casull Ruger Alaskan on elk hunts of late, but only if a followup shot in a spruce thicket is in order. Can't say I like shooting the Alaskan from the bench, but have found that bullets under 260 grains do not back out of the cases and tie up the revolver when fully loading the cylinder. I have some straight lino to try some hard cast/heavy-crimped heavier weight bullets in the future. I have collected two Oregon blacktails and two Wyoming antelope over the years with the Herrett, which is still my favorite, and one muley with the Super Blackhawk. Bought 1K of same lot DWM 30-30 brass in the 70s, so I still have plenty to work with.
I look forward to learning from everyone here.
Asp
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/08/2011 6:44 PM
Welcome to the forum, Asp!
Posted By: Dave Tarbell
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/13/2011 5:58 PM
My name is Dave Ive been employed as a water treatment plant operater for 27 yrs.Ive been an avid traditional bowhunter since I was 23 yrs old and Im 57 now.Last fall I got tendonitis in my bow arm elbow so bad I could hardly pull my bow so I started thinking of another way to hunt until my arm healed up,spoted a ruger sbhh in 44 magnum and knew instantly that was it.I believe that Ive found what I was looking for,love the 44 and 454 Ive added since then.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/13/2011 6:23 PM
Good to have you here, Dave!
Posted By: Charlie Young
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2011 10:06 PM
I'm new here and I'm finally getting around to introducing myself. My given name is Charlie and I live in Henderson,Nevada(just outside of Las Vegas). I've been handgun hunting since I bought my first Ruger .44Mag new model Black hawkback in 1984. I added an XP-100 in 7mmBR in the 90's. It's a hoot to hunt with. I've taken three mulies using that pistol. I am a life member of the NRA and also a reloader.
Happy to be here.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2011 10:16 PM
Hey Charlie,
Welcome.
Gary
Posted By: Charlie Young
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2011 10:22 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome Gary. I notice you live in the "Hill Country"...you lucky stiff!
Charlie
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2011 10:50 PM
Welcome to the site, Charlie!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/08/2011 11:11 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/09/2011 12:16 AM
In addition the the SBH I have a SRH in .480 Ruger that I am working up loads for. It is a bruiser but manageable for me. I practice with a padded shooting glove due to an old "ski pole" fracture of my right thumb.
Hey TimBob, welcome to HH. I also have that gun and if you haven't tried the Hogue Tamer grip on it, you should. It does wonders for mellowing the 480 to near pussycat status, recoil wise. It is a hammer on deer.
Posted By: RAGINGBULL
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2011 2:51 PM
Hello
My name is Barry. I am in my mid 60's and LOVE to handgun hunt. I am retired,former police officer,firefighter and private security for over 40 years. I started handgun hunting in the late 60's for small game with a Ruger MK1. In the early 70's started Deer hunting with a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Mag. Later went to a Smith 29 44 Mag, Taurus 454, Freedom Arms 454 and recently a Smith 460. I am now back to my Freedom, I just like the feel of the single action.
I have posted a few of my Deer pics
Great to be here
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2011 4:10 PM
Barry,
Welcome!
I don't hunt often with a revolver, but when I do, my preference is one of Bob's FA's for sure.
Posted By: RAGINGBULL
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2011 4:50 PM
Hi Gary
How do I change the name under my avatar. It is now stranger, I am strange but don't want everyone to know that, LOL
Thanks
RAGINGBULL
Posted By: RAGINGBULL
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2011 4:53 PM
Gary
Oops,it is under my name not the avatar
sorry
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2011 5:11 PM
That name will change as you keep posting I think.
Posted By: susp45
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/21/2011 5:35 AM
Hi All, My Name is Steve and Im new here. I just found the site tonight while poking around on the web. I am an active hunter, and have been all my life. I am fairly new to handgun hunting, well big game anyway. I took my first buffalo back in 09 with the Freedom arms 83 in my avatar. This is a great site and I'm happy to be here.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/21/2011 2:25 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Steve!!
Post some pictures of your FA on the BraggingBoard!
Duane
Posted By: susp45
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/22/2011 4:41 AM
Thanks Duane. I will dig some up and post them shortly.
Posted By: Jim S.C.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/23/2011 5:50 PM
I'm Jim I have a Military and Law enforcement background, I have been an avid outdoorsman since the age of Twelve, Camping, Fishing, Shooting, and Hunting. I am almost 50 now and I have found a new Hobby, the Thompson Encore and older model Contenders. I want to use them for Deer hunting this fall and hope to get a Deer or two. I also want to thank everyone for their kind words and the helpful info Ive recieved its an Honor to be here!
Posted By: bearskinner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/23/2011 6:40 PM
Hello, Im Michael, and have been handgun hunting since the late 70's when I graduated high school.I uauassl use custom Ruger Bisley revolvers, or FA83's for hogs, bears, moose, antything under 75 yards. I usually only shoot 45LC, .454s and .475 linebaughs. For longer range, I will use a contender in 375 jdj for almost everything big, and a 6.5jdj for small stuff. I have just used them for so long, theres nothing to think about, just point and kill. I just retired this year, and am heading back to Alaska for the summer. I hunt 99% with handguns, have taken a few hundred big game animals with revolvers alone. It keeps it fun, and real. I live in Soldotna Alaska, and Menifee Calif.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/24/2011 12:46 AM
Jim and Bearskinner, Welcome Aboard!!!
Posted By: Jim S.C.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/27/2011 2:35 AM
thnx TC
Posted By: Rick Steiner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/30/2011 8:41 PM
I'm Rick. Have been handgunning since the early 1980s but just completed my first handgun hunt. Was on the Cadet Pistol Team at West Point and served almost 20 years in Army Special Forces. Just now getting going handgun hunting though. Been a little busy.
Question to the readership: Where does one find the handgun record book? I just shot a bongo with a Freedom Arms .454 and think it's quite a good one.
Posted By: lgene
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2011 2:18 AM
HI IM GENE, IM BRAND-NEW TO ANY FORUM. FIRST OF ALL I LOVE HANDGUNS, REVOLVERS AND PISTOLS. I LOVE SHOOTING THEM AT TARGETS, HUNTING AND COLLECTING. I BOUGHT MY FIRST HANDGUN IN 1980, A COLT PYTHON, 357 MAG, BLUE 6" AND STILL IS IN PERFECT CONDITION! LATER THAT YEAR I GOT MY FIRST 44 MAG, A RUGER BLUE 10" SUPER BLACKHAWK, KILLED A DEER WITH IT IN 1981, BEEN HUNTING ONLY WITH A HANDGUN SENSE 1983. KILLED A LOT DEER WITH A 44 MAG, BUT HAVE MOVED UP THROUGH A 454, THEN TO THE 500 MAG AND NOW I WANT TO HUNT WITH MY 460 MAG, THIS THING IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD OUT TO 300 YDS. I DON'T KNOW IF IM GOOD OUT TO 300YDS, WE'LL SEE!!! IF YOU SEE MY PICS YOU'LL SEE I LIKE TO CUSTOMIZE MY GUNS WHEN I HAVE THE MONEY.
SOME DAY I WANT TO HUNT GRIZZLY WITH ONE OF MY 500 MAGS AND ELK WITH THE 460 MAG.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2011 11:19 AM
Rick and lgene, welcome to the forum!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2011 11:20 AM
Hello, Im Michael, and have been handgun hunting since the late 70's when I graduated high school.I uauassl use custom Ruger Bisley revolvers, or FA83's for hogs, bears, moose, antything under 75 yards. I usually only shoot 45LC, .454s and .475 linebaughs. For longer range, I will use a contender in 375 jdj for almost everything big, and a 6.5jdj for small stuff. I have just used them for so long, theres nothing to think about, just point and kill. I just retired this year, and am heading back to Alaska for the summer. I hunt 99% with handguns, have taken a few hundred big game animals with revolvers alone. It keeps it fun, and real. I live in Soldotna Alaska, and Menifee Calif.
Welcome, bearskinner! Hey, do you know Greg Brush by chance?
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2011 12:01 PM
Welcome Aboard Rick and lgene!!
Duane
Posted By: Team Amish 1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2011 1:15 AM
Hi, my name is Roman. I've been shooting handguns, for accuracy, and in USPSA and Steel Challenge competition, for a few years now and am getting interested in hunting. Also, have a soft spot for wheelgunning. I recently stumbled across this site and look forward to getting more info and advice for my future handgun hunting endeavors. Thanks for having me!
Roman
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2011 12:26 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Roman!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2011 12:56 PM
Welcome aboard, Roman!
Posted By: Grant
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/28/2011 2:47 AM
Hi, I'm Grant and just discovered this sight and have to say it's awesome!. I haven't had a handgun since I had a moment of stupidity and sold my Super Redhawk .454 a few years back,and never took advantage of hunting with it,something I've always regretted. Most of my hunting has been done with rifle or bow. I'm about to pick up a Taurus millenium pro in .45 for a CCW. Well that has made me excited about shooting handgun again and of course it made me start thinking about my old .454. Well, I was in cabelas here and they have a nice used Super Redhawk .454.I think I'm goimg to have to pick that up.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/28/2011 3:18 AM
Welcome aboard Grant. And, welcome back to the world of the shortgun.
Posted By: chico
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/30/2011 9:31 PM
Hello everyone, my name is Chico and I'm from Australia. I don't own a handgun of any type or even tried one but have always wanted to. As I think most of you would know, the laws governing ownership of handguns in Australia is very strict and they, the government make it very difficult to own a pistol let alone get a liscence to shoot. I hope to get the opportunity to try a few guns at the town pistol range oneday soon.
I've been a hunter with rifles, but now with a bow and arrow for over twenty years and I love being outdoors harvesting game. Handgun hunting has always interested me and I just found this site the other day and I'm living the hunt with a handgun through you fellas as well as learning more about the guns used. AS i said in my first post, please keep the stories and photographs coming and thankyou for sharing
Regards
Chico
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2011 3:43 AM
Welcome chico. I have a pal down under that does target shoot handguns but it is a PITA. You gotta get people in power that share your vision. Cheers, Rod.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2011 1:52 PM
Grant and Chico, welcome to the site!
Posted By: Mike Hefner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/13/2011 5:25 PM
Hello Everyone,
After numerous posts seeking knowledge on this great site...
I thought I should officially introduce myself. Forgive me for not doing it sooner... just my being hesitant arround new folks.
Anyways, I'm 69 yrs old, in the process of a divorce that is very amicable, have a daughter who is 21 & going for her MBA as a Physicians Assistant.
I've been hunting, fishing, camping since I was 12.... love the outdoors. I grew up in New York's Westchester County, my Dad taught me fishing, my friend taught me hunting, my shop teacher taught me hunting & camping.... still learning!
Health has been going uphill after open heart and cancer surgery.
I drink too much, quit smoking 15 years ago... is this too personal? That's me!
Getting back in shape for Coyote and Grouse Hunting this Fall...
Avid Steelhead Fisherman on Lake Erie, PA Tribs... tie my own flies thanks to my Dad.
Mike
Posted By: pokemtman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/14/2011 3:15 PM
Welcome and have fun.
Posted By: contenderfan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/06/2011 1:06 AM
New guy from Indiana here, nice looking site. Im a fan of the T/C Contender, as you probably guessed by my screen name.
Im 42, I work for a Locomotive manufacturing company. Love to hunt deer and am hoping to take my first Handgun deer this year.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/06/2011 1:11 AM
Welcome contenderfan. There are a lot of Contender fans here.
Posted By: lagbolt44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/12/2011 10:35 PM
Hello from Maine! New member here,have been impressed with both the people & info. I hunt, fish and just enjoy the outdoors. I spend time at the range with 2 grandsons 14&11,and my nephew age 9.They like to burn powder with the ole man! Hope to get them huntin,but time will tell.Problem is:14yr.old claims my blkhk45.My 11yr.old claim my Contender 44mag and my 11yr.old claimed my encore 223! Leaves me with my Bulldog44! That's ok I still get some rangetime now they're in school!LOL! Guess I'll just put hat sbhkh I've been looking at on layaway!Semper Fi!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/12/2011 11:19 PM
Welcome to HH!
Posted By: ccn
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/12/2011 10:46 PM
Hello, my name is Chad. I have a beautiful wife and two sons. I work as a Correction Officer here in Idaho. I have been bit hard by the handgun hunting bug. I have an Encore with 204 Ruger and 460 S & W barrels, a Ruger Bisley in 45lc and a Taurus Judge with a six inch barrel. I have been highly impressed with the wealth of information and commraderie contained here on this site. I can tell you all know your stuff!
Chad (handgun hunter)
Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/12/2011 11:27 PM
Welcome to HH Chad!
hello -this is johnny out of ft wort tx .born and raised in texas .havnt hunted in years but looking to get back in.just bought a new blackhawk hunter in.44mag and got her scoped out.you guys have a great site glad to be here .
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/17/2011 2:15 PM
Welcome to the site, Johnny! Like your handle......
Posted By: flingwinger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/17/2011 4:56 PM
This site rocks! Best info and folks for handgunners.
Posted By: WildShot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2011 4:17 PM
Just a quick intro: The name is Paul. I’ve been an avid handgunner and hunter since the purchase of my Contender in 1975. Have gotten into blackpowder pretty heavy since then. Rifles, small and large bore, shotguns and handguns all stuffed from the front. After a lot of field time with long guns, I am looking to transfer the blackpowder bug back to my first love, handguns. Currently have a T/C Scout and Knight HK-94 in .50 and a Ruger Old Army. Stumbled upon this site a while back and am really impressed with the broad base of knowledge and topics. Hope you don’t mind me hangin’ out here for a bit and beg you tolerance if I throw my two cents worth in.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2011 4:52 PM
Welcome Paul. I used to have a Knight Hawkeye like your's. I regret selling it to this day and will have another soon.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2011 5:37 PM
This site rocks! Best info and folks for handgunners.
Semper Fi back at ya, flingwinger and welcome to the site!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2011 5:37 PM
Just a quick intro: The name is Paul. I’ve been an avid handgunner and hunter since the purchase of my Contender in 1975. Have gotten into blackpowder pretty heavy since then. Rifles, small and large bore, shotguns and handguns all stuffed from the front. After a lot of field time with long guns, I am looking to transfer the blackpowder bug back to my first love, handguns. Currently have a T/C Scout and Knight HK-94 in .50 and a Ruger Old Army. Stumbled upon this site a while back and am really impressed with the broad base of knowledge and topics. Hope you don’t mind me hangin’ out here for a bit and beg you tolerance if I throw my two cents worth in.
Paul, welcome to the site!
Posted By: cessna
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/19/2011 9:04 PM
My name is Don. I'm new to this forum, but hunting with a handgun. My first animal was a javalina many years ago with the Super Blackhawk in the early sixties. I'm a retired engineer, and my wife and I travel alot. I hunt alot. Mostly with my handguns, and sometimes with my rifles. I'm looking at the present time to purchase my first Big Game caliber handgun. I'm undecided as to which caliber or revolver to get. I've enjoyed lurking on the sidelines. You folks have taught me a lot already. Thank you. I'm also a member of the NRA,Boone and Crockett, Dallas Safari Club. I'm not sure how much I can contribute, but am always willing.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/19/2011 9:24 PM
Welcome Cessna.
Do you have your own plane or a pilots license?
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/20/2011 2:00 AM
Welcome Cessna!
Posted By: cessna
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/20/2011 2:40 AM
Used to fly alot. Medical issues got in the way. I had to quit flying myself. I still spend quite a lot of time in small planes during the year, both on wheels and floats.
Posted By: saz
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2011 6:28 PM
Here goes- My name is Jimmy and I LOVE my handguns. I dont have very many, but the ones I do have get used A LOT!!!!! I am a US Army Paratrooper, and have been on jump status for 14 years. I also get to shoot a TRUE big bore on a regular basis, a 105mm Howitzer- been an artilleryman for 16 years. I do hunt with my SBH .44 mag, but recently acuqired a 7.5" BFR in 500S&W that I am currently working loads up for. I also have a custom mold from Mountain Molds in route- she should weigh in at 550grs. I am currently stationed in Alaska and the critters can get pretty big up here, and I believe in the saying that there is no such thing as TOO dead. I am glad to be a part of the forum and look forward to the chit chat.
Jimmy
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2011 6:32 PM
Welcome aboard Jimmy, wait that sounds like a Navy term, just welcome.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2011 6:43 PM
Welcome to the site, Jimmy!
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/25/2011 7:33 PM
welcome jimmy .
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/26/2011 9:03 PM
Sorry I haven't been around...
Welcome aboard to all!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: mrfry
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2011 2:26 AM
Hello fellow hunters - I'm Anthony and I live in Ohio. I've used my Taurus 44mag with a red dot (got it in a trade) to take about 5 does in the past 5 years. This year I will be using my 45LC RBH with open sights. We do alot of drives during gun season so open sights will help in the brush. Gun seasons starts Nov 28th! I'm Pumped! I will definately post pics of any deer harvested.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/18/2011 3:09 AM
Good luck on the hunt and welcome to HH, Anthony. That Ruger will serve you well.
Posted By: Wyatt 545
New Here - 11/18/2011 4:14 AM
Thank yall for having me. I've been lurking awhile, but decided to get on board. I look forward to sharing and more important, learning. Thanks again.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: New Here - 11/18/2011 4:19 AM
Thanks for shoutin' out. What you shootin'?
Wyatt,
Welcome to HHM. What are you're interests, experiences, etc.?
Doc
Welcome its good to have you along.
Posted By: Wyatt 545
Re: New Here - 11/18/2011 4:30 AM
Cop with 13 years on. Firearms instructor.
I have hunted with my Bisley 5.5" 45 Colt for years for fun, but I have been taking it out more and more as my primary hunting pistol. I also just ordered a 14" 35 Rem for my Contender and look forward to loading up some bullets.
Thoughts on a load for the 35 Rem.
Thought I would start with the 180s and 200s with ~40 gr of H322
Posted By: Lone Ranger
Re: New Here - 11/20/2011 7:10 AM
Hi everyone, my name is Larry and I am originally from Arkansas, but have lived in Texas since 1972.
I have been a hunter my entire life and a handgun hunter for nearly 40 years and in that time have collected quite a few handguns. Here is a list of my big-bore handguns that I use:
S&W 29 44mag with 8 3/8" barrel
S&W 629 44mag with 6" barrel
S&W 629 44mag Mountain Gun with 4" barrel
Ruger Redhawk 44 mag with 7 1/2" barrel and variable scope
Ruger Redhawk 44 mag with 5" barrel
Ruger Superblackhawk 44 mag with 7 1/2" barrel
Freedom Arms Premier Grade 454 Casull with 7 1/2" barrel and variable scope
Freedom Arms Premier Grade 454 Casull with 6" barrel
S&W 460XVR with 8 3/8" barrel and variable scope
S&W 500 mag with 4" barrel
TC Encore 30-06 with 15" barrel and variable scope
I am a new poster to the forum and will be happy to share any info or knowledge that I may have, but look even more forward to the knowledge and info that I can gain from this forum.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: New Here - 11/20/2011 7:27 AM
Welcome Larry, you appear to be well equipped.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: New Here - 11/20/2011 2:43 PM
Welcome to the madness, Larry!
Posted By: dc74
Re: New Here - 11/20/2011 7:50 PM
welcome to the site ...
Posted By: shooter458
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2011 2:33 AM
Hello all been handguning since i turned 21 1979. I hunt with ruger blackhawk in 45LC 4.5/8 or a super blackhawk in 7.1/2.I also collect 1911,s and own a couple glocks but here in pa,we can't hunt with semi,s.My name is jeff i work as a auto technician in a new car dealer.and live in south central pa.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2011 3:12 AM
Welcome to the madness Jeff.
Posted By: wolf049
Re: New Here - 11/21/2011 5:42 AM
Hello all, My name is Mike and I live here in the NW, WA. I'm retired,23 yrs, from the US Army and curretly working for Boeing. I'm a newbe to hunting large game with a handgun.
My collection of handguns;
1) Ruger MK II 50th Ann.
2) S&W 637
3) S&W 686 6"
4) FNP40
5) S&W PC 629 7"
6) Ruger Bisley Conv. 45 ACP/45 Colt
7) Kimber 45 ACP 25th Ann.
8) Ruger Old Army 45 BP
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: New Here - 11/21/2011 11:46 AM
shooter458 and Mike, welcome to the site!
Looks like were over 7000 strong now!!! How cool is that?
Posted By: dc74
Re: New Here - 11/21/2011 7:10 PM
welcome guys hope to swap stories soon.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: New Here - 11/21/2011 7:32 PM
Welcome Aboard Gents!!
Robert W., why dont you post on this thread and say howdy!
Hoo Yaa Army
Duane
Posted By: wolf049
Re: New Here - 11/21/2011 8:18 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Hoo Yaa back at cha Navy.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2011 3:15 PM
Hello all, I am an old member but now have co.e back after 2.5 years do to a move and living off grid. I went by Rupe and now I go by Rupe430. My old login didn't work. I WAS from Springfield, Oregon and am now from Christmas Valley, Oregon. I live 20 miles from the border of nowhere and can hunt as soon as I walk out the door inro the High Desert. I have been Handgun Hunting for about 12 or so years now. I hunt with a SBH .44mag Hunter most of the time, but just picked up a Striker in .308 for the long ranges over here. I love calling in Bears and coyotes, but hunt any game I can. I see alot of old names here still and am glad they are still here. I have really missed this forum. I am on a cell phone so I can't post pics. It's not a smart enough phone I guess. Any way nice to be back! Rupe
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2011 3:20 PM
Welcome back Rupe, good to see you again ;-)
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2011 3:32 PM
Thank you s4s4u!
Posted By: 686
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2011 11:50 AM
I'm not much for introductions, but I'm very much for videos.
165 Yard Ground Hog 357 Kill I'm glad I found this place!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2011 11:57 AM
You will fit right in 686!! LOL
WELCOME ABOARD!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2011 12:06 PM
Welcome to the site, 686!
Posted By: TexasVine
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2011 9:53 PM
I'm Mike and I live and hunt in Central Texas. A long time rifle hunter turning into a hangun hunter. Recently purchased a Bisley Hunter in 44 mag and a Dan and Wesson 715 in 357 mag. Glad I found this site!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2011 9:55 PM
Hey Mike,
Welcome to the site from a fellow Central Texan.
Gary
Posted By: Chief RID
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2011 7:35 AM
Just checking in. I walked out in the deer woods yesterday with only the SBH on my side. I should have nailed a cottontail but I had this notion I may see a deer. I did not. I have added a Smith 21-4 Thunder Ranch to my collection. It shoots good and load development is going well.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2011 7:47 AM
Nice to see ya agin Chief. Take care.
Hello all
My Name is Niels and I come from Denmark.
Im brand new to handgun hunting but have been hunting with rifle for about 6 years. I have been shooting revolvers for about 4 years now (targetshooting) and want to try hunting with them now. Hva just purchased a FA 83 in 454 casull witch I believe will be good for the big boars (300+ pounds) we have at my families place.
I do my own reloading as well.
Im really glad I found this site.....lots of interesting and useful articles and forums.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2011 10:52 PM
Welcome Niels.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/28/2011 6:48 PM
Welcome Niels. That 454 will be great fun and plenty for boar. Have you seen the FA page?
http://www.handgunhunt.com/freedom_arms.php
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/28/2011 7:17 PM
Welcome to the site and welcome to handgun hunting, Niels!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/28/2011 7:55 PM
Welcome Aboard Neals!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/29/2011 4:20 PM
WELCOME to all of you new members. This is a great place to learn and make friends. Happy Hamdgunning Rupe
Posted By: Jeff686
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2011 2:09 PM
Hi all, just found the forum and I'm excited! Name's Jeff and I took my first whitetail with my S&W 686 no dash 357 with a handloaded 158 grain XTP pushed with14.9 grains of 2400 and a mag primer. Max load stepped up gradually. I'm getting a chrono for xmas, so my handloading will be a bit more scientific. On that note, I'm a biologist by degree and trade.
Posted By: dc74
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2011 2:33 PM
welcome jeff686
Posted By: texasbilly
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2011 2:47 AM
hi im Billy im from texas i have been hunting since i was 6 im 43 now i have used every method of hunting except handgun and now im ready to come full circle with this i have used a single shot rifle for years because one shot is all you need if you are a good hunter and experanced in the outdoors it just makes since to go for a handgun at this time i love a new challenge and look forword to all your help . for a man can never stop learning or he stops living
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2011 5:11 AM
Welcome Billy, you got the right attitude ;-)
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2011 3:44 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Posted By: RJL61
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2011 8:32 PM
Well, I am a retired fish hatchery Supervisor from WI. I enjoy shooting/hunting with muzzleloaders and own three flinters. Also have an inline. I also use centerfire and rimfire rifles, shotguns and have presently 2 handguns, a 22 cal Ruger semiauto and a Taurus Judge. I have used, bought and sold a few long and short guns in my 61 years. I would like to try hunting deer with handgun. I am considering 10 mm, but barrel length is an issue in WI. Also thinking about a 41 mag. I have shot but not hunted with 44mag Ruger and TC with a 3030 barrel previously. Looking to learn something here to help me make up my mind. WI now also has CCW so I am interested in that as well.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2011 8:49 PM
Welcome. Have you thought of the 45LC? Can be loaded however you want it.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/12/2011 8:51 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboars!!
You had me at Flinters!!!!!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2011 4:47 PM
Welcome to the madness, and welcome to the forum!
Posted By: hfischer
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2011 2:10 AM
I'm Harvey from Michigan. New to site. Service technician for heating and cooling company.Shot my first deer with handgun in 2000. Long guns now collect dust in gun cabinet. Hunt big game with Ruger .44, small game with ruger .22lr or Taurus .22mag. Have Beretta 9mm for target and Glock .45 for carry. Former Sheriff Reserve deputy, but 3 Kids now take up all spare time.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2011 2:38 AM
Welcome Aboard Harvey!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2011 3:13 AM
Hey Harvey, you are a busy man. Welcome, and try to find time to shoot some and share ;-)
Posted By: Jon R
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/19/2011 12:02 AM
Hi my name is Jon, I'm a Contender afficianado and handgun hunter. I've shot .22, 30-30, and 35 Rem, all factory barrels & ammo. Biggest game challenge has been Calif hogs with a 35 Rem shooting factory 200gr round nose. I'm looking forward to braking in my latest barrel a 14" SSK 6.5 Grendal and getting ready for Mule deer next season. I'm already planing my next barrel for elk & bear and can't decide between a 45-70 or 375 JDJ. I would love to hear from those who have experience with either and what their thoughts are. I'm still learning to navigate this site, but love it!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/19/2011 2:09 AM
Welcome Jon.
Posted By: 480 Alaskan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/19/2011 2:24 AM
Howdy from North Carolina!
Cant wait to "lurk" around see whats up.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/19/2011 2:34 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Jon and 480!!
Posted By: tcoker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/22/2011 11:45 PM
Hello, My name is Toxie, I am retired and have started hunting with a 7-30 waters pistol. I will start reloading 7-30 waters ammo due to price,hope to get some advise...thanks tcoker
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2011 12:35 AM
Welcome aboard Toxie!
The 7-30 is a great round!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2011 1:03 AM
Welcome aboard. A lot of Waters shooters here.
Posted By: 430RUPE
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2011 2:27 AM
WELCOME TO YOU ALL,Great site with Great people and Great Admin!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2011 3:22 AM
Hello, My name is Toxie, I am retired and have started hunting with a 7-30 waters pistol. I will start reloading 7-30 waters ammo due to price,hope to get some advise...thanks tcoker
Welcome to the site!
Posted By: SBHunter81
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 1:01 AM
My name is Matt and my wife got me a SBH and gave it to me as an early Christmas present this year. I took a doe in the Pa rifle season with it and am definitely hooked.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 1:12 AM
Welcome to the addiction and glad to have you with us. It sounds like the shortgun hunting may be new to you so if you have any questions just ask.
Posted By: SBHunter81
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 1:41 AM
Thanks for the welcome. I am brand new to it, though I have archery hunted for a number of years....but pistols are a lot more fun. :-)
I plan on posting a question in a few days but I just want to read through the old posts to gain some kowledge first. I will say that this appears to be the best place to learn next to the range.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 1:57 AM
Howdy and welcome aboard!!!!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 2:02 AM
Welcome to the forum, Matt!
Posted By: ramcharge13
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 4:16 AM
Hello,
I'm Jim and live in Central Wisconsin. I haven't been successful with a handgun hunting yet, but will make the total commitment starting with coyotes and my Encore this January. I also enjoy fly fishing and fly tying, reloading, black powder (inline and cap lock), and I bow hunt. This is an awesome sight and the forum contains a wealth of information for a relative newbie! Thanks in advance and good luck on the hunt! Be safe!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 4:46 AM
Welcome aboard Jim.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 1:25 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Jim!
Posted By: scooby
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 7:26 PM
I'm scooby from north alabama love to shoot my encores and contender,as you may have read,I'm dealing with a Ruger SBHH in 44 mag.Getting back into hunting with my toys
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/28/2011 7:49 PM
Welcome scooby. I won't ask how Velma, Daphne, Fred and Shaggy are doing ;-)
Posted By: Grendel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2011 2:07 AM
Welcome aboard "Home Boy". It's a sickness, so welcome to the insanity!
Posted By: racksmasher
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2012 11:00 PM
I'm J.T. my love is to hunt deer with revolvers and the TC single shots, I"m also a die hard bowhunter
Posted By: glynn41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/11/2012 3:57 AM
I am Lynn-- West Tenn- casting and handgun huntin-nothing but .41s and .41 wildcats- been coming here for a while just rarely post
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/11/2012 12:02 PM
Welcome to the site, glynn!
Posted By: mudcreek
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/12/2012 1:56 PM
Hey ya'll, I'm Wayne from right in the middle of Georgia. I've got four Super Blackhawks, and I'm loading for them and shooting them every other day. I build fly rods, tie flies, and head to the Ga mountains every chance I get to wade in the water and wiggle a stick. In the spring, I lay out of work and turkey hunt.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/12/2012 3:49 PM
Welcome to the forum, Wayne!
Posted By: stoney
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2012 7:52 PM
I'm Roger from Indiana, as far North as you can get without getting wet. Have boat and fish Lake Michigan for trout and salmon. New to this Forum AND hand gun hunting. 52 years old and had to give up bow hunting the last two years due to shoulder issues. Bought a New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2012 8:09 PM
Welcome to the site and welcome to handgun hunting, Roger!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/19/2012 10:01 PM
Welcome Roger - you've got a great gun to get started with.
Posted By: ChrisO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2012 10:40 AM
Hello Fella's!
Chris here from Houston PA, about 30 miles S.W. of Pittsburgh. I've been a 911 Dispatcher since 1988. I'm also a Funeral Home Assistant. since 1996--my true calling and I should have went to Mortuary School and could kick myself in the butt now for not doing it full time!!!
I love to shoot with my 15yr son, From my .177 cal. Crosman 1377 to my Ruger S.S. #1 .458 Lott. He won't shoot that one yet!!
I mostly have passed the hunting torch to my son but I always have my 4" 629 with me when we go out.
Glad to be here guys, Thank you!!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2012 11:50 AM
What took you so long to get here, Chris? Welcome to the sight!
Posted By: ChrisO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2012 12:17 AM
Hi Mark!
Thanks for the greeting buddy!!
I really don't know???? Laziness I guess, but I'm sure glad I'm here now!!!
Posted By: sc1911cwp
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/10/2012 12:51 AM
Hello. I've been reading for a short time and like the Freedom Arms Forum. I just bought a FA 6 inch 44 magnum Field Grade. So I'm in the process of deciding which optics to go with. Any help is appreciated. Good to meet you all. Bruce
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/10/2012 12:52 AM
Welcome aboard Bruce. Lots of FA shooters here.
Posted By: ChrisO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/13/2012 8:06 PM
Yes, WELCOME sc1911cwp!!!!!!!
Alot of good guys here!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/13/2012 9:03 PM
Welcome Aboard my friends!!!
Posted By: G.L.Corbin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/13/2012 11:47 PM
I'm Gary. I have been hunting exclusively with handguns since 1982, life's ups and downs permiting. Bought my first handgun in 1981 (T/C Contender 10" .357 Herret). All in all I have taken 43 whitetails, 2 black bears, numerous pheasant-rabits-doves-squirrels-woodcock-groundhogs,etc.. Gew up in central Pennsylvania, and moved around Pa. for a couple of years after graduating from Penn State University(Wildlife Technology) ending up in the Poconos for 20 years. Now I'm back in Lewistown,Pa. for the past seven years.I love anything out of doors or related: hunting,fishing,fly tying,rod building,mountain biking,hiking,camping,motor boating,kyaking,canoeing,handloading,etc..I've been an intermitent member of Handgunn Hunters International since about 1982(member#1665).As far as hunting handguns go I preently have a T/C Contender(.309JDJ & .45/.410),XP-100(.284Win.),XP-100(.223Rem.),Magnum Research Lone Eagle(7-08Rem.),Super Redhawk(.44Rem.mag),Blackhawk "50 yr."Commemorative F.T."(.44Rem.mag.),S&W M500(500S&W mag.). I just purchased a C.V.A. Optima .50 cal. inline pistol and would appreciate any loading info. for it that anyone can give me for practice and, of couse, hunting.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/13/2012 11:50 PM
Welcome, Gary. It sounds like you have a wealth of experience to share.
Posted By: willyt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 2:22 AM
Hi I'm Willy, I'm from Argentina. I'm new to handgun hunting. I was interested in this form of hunting for some time, and searching the web I found this interesting site, where there are people with much experience. I enjoy reading the articles and the forum, I hope soon to have my experiences.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 3:20 AM
Hi Willy, glad to have you around.
Posted By: Reno41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 4:27 AM
Hello my name is Steve just started shooting handguns a couple years ago 40 year long gun hunter can't wait for deer season next year. My ruger 41 mag and this site has given me a great desire to kill a missouri buck again. I was getting kinda bored with rifles and I don't bow hunt don't have the time, but we gotta thin these deer out. can't wait!
Reno41
Ruger SBHH 41 mag pride fowler scope
Posted By: Reno41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 4:45 AM
I may have jumped the gun before I had my profile set
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 9:12 AM
but we gotta thin these deer out
Whack 'em an' stack 'em Steve. Welcome to the shortgun madness.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 12:22 PM
Howdy Steve, Welcome Aboard!!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/14/2012 12:34 PM
Welcome Gary, Willy, and Steve!
Posted By: Reno41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/15/2012 4:35 AM
Do any handgunners use shooting stixs if so what kind or do you hunt from a stand or blind, I think I would have to have a rest at this stage maybe by deer season I'll be more better.
Reno41
shoot em lisabeth shootem
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/15/2012 1:00 PM
That is a great question Reno! A very useful tool in the field. You might get a little more help with this post if you start a new thread in the “Shooters Bench.” When posting on threads like this one it will get overlooked by a lot of users. Starting a new thread will draw more attention to your question. Keep posting questions!!!
Duane
Posted By: BlackhawkBama
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/16/2012 3:48 AM
My name is Chris and I'm new to the handgun game. Been hunting in Texas since 1987 and grew bored with the rifle. I enjoy the bow too. Bought a Ruger SBHH in 44 mag about a year ago and still practicing to get more accurate. Love the forum as there is plenty of knowledge and know-how to soak up here.
Posted By: rlb
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/16/2012 4:02 AM
Welcome home. A lot of great guys here with a wealth of knowledge and some pretty good humor also.
You'll love it here. A good place to get away from things.
Posted By: G.L.Corbin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/22/2012 4:08 AM
I'm Gary. I have been hunting exclusively with handguns since 1982, life's ups and downs permiting. Bought my first handgun in 1981 (T/C Contender 10" .357 Herret). All in all I have taken 43 whitetails, 2 black bears, numerous pheasant-rabits-doves-squirrels-woodcock-groundhogs,etc.. Gew up in central Pennsylvania, and moved around Pa. for a couple of years after graduating from Penn State University(Wildlife Technology) ending up in the Poconos for 20 years. Now I'm back in Lewistown,Pa. for the past seven years.I love anything out of doors or related: hunting,fishing,fly tying,rod building,mountain biking,hiking,camping,motor boating,kyaking,canoeing,handloading,etc..I've been an intermitent member of Handgunn Hunters International since about 1982(member#1665).As far as hunting handguns go I preently have a T/C Contender(.309JDJ & .45/.410),XP-100(.284Win.),XP-100(.223Rem.),Magnum Research Lone Eagle(7-08Rem.),Super Redhawk(.44Rem.mag),Blackhawk "50 yr."Commemorative F.T."(.44Rem.mag.),S&W M500(500S&W mag.). I just purchased a C.V.A. Optima .50 cal. inline pistol and would appreciate any loading info. for it that anyone can give me for practice and, of couse, hunting.
What do I think? I don't, I did it once and they promoted me. Now they expect me to do it all the time!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/29/2012 5:24 AM
Did I miss something?
Posted By: guitarbob
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2012 8:02 PM
Bob here, from central Texas. Haven't done much handgun hunting in the past, except for follow up shots on hogs a couple of times. Enjoy hog hunting, and want to do more with the pistola.
Pretty much a Ruger guy when it comes to handguns.
Ruger Single Six .22
Ruger Police Service Six .357 Mag
Ruger Blackhawk .41 Mag
Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2012 8:17 PM
Welcome aboard Bob. I am a Ruger man as well. You have the right tools for most any job in your arsenal.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/23/2012 8:19 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard!
Posted By: Darrell C
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/26/2012 1:31 PM
Hi Darrel here , I hunted and target shoot , I have conternder and encores-2 frames 14 barrels, rifle and pistol . Pistol barrels are 22-LR , 223,22-250,7mm/08, 7mm international rimmed. I hunt squirrel , ground hogs, deer here in eastern ky. Just found this site a week ago love it. I pistol hunted for about 10 years +. I have killed 3 does and 1 buck 6 point. Thanks for this site
Posted By: tonyl
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/28/2012 2:13 AM
My name is Tony,Bought a contender frame and a 6.8spc barrel and put them together and got hooked really bad. I am setting up my 357maximum now for deer. I didn't mean to get hooked this much but I had never been able to shoot hand guns like this. I started reloading for them and I am having a blast. I look forward to making friends on here.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/28/2012 3:07 AM
Welcome Tony. The Max is one of my favorites.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/28/2012 2:58 PM
Welcome to the site, Tony!
Posted By: Wayland137
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/03/2012 11:29 AM
I'm Ron, but friends call me Wayland, I have handgun hunted off and on since I was 28 (I'm 39 in May), mostly with Ruger revolvers for whitetails here in SE Michigan. I recently sent my Super Blackhawk in to Gary Reeder to have him make me a 510 GNR conversion in anticipation of Bear season this coming fall. I have used my Encore in the past (had a 45-70 barrel I really liked), but really like the wheelguns and living in MI we have a rule for handguns below a certain geographical line - straight wall cartridges that have been commercially loaded in a revolver when hunting deer, hence the 45-70 (like the FA BFR). I still have my Encore frame and am currently narrowing down my next choice for new barrel (I'm thinking 6.5x55 with 140gr bullets) and always looking for advice on this choice.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/03/2012 11:33 AM
Welcome to the forum, Ron! When will you be getting your gun back from Reeder? Bet you can't wait!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/03/2012 3:16 PM
Yes, welcome aboard!!!
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/04/2012 10:44 PM
Howdy. Name is Roy. I have been handgun hunting since 1977. I use anything with a short barrel. I hunt with everything from a encore to a Glock and wheelguns in between. Look forward to sharing info and learning from you gents. I know there are a few here that I post with on other forums. I should add that I rifle and bow hunt as well. reflex264
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/04/2012 11:09 PM
LOL, I was born in 78...
Welcome aboard Mr. Roy! You have a great selection of photos you have already posted. I love the diversity of your handgun collection!
Posted By: Wayland137
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/08/2012 3:41 AM
To Whitworth,
I'm hoping by July so I can get some serious shooting time in before bear/deer season. VERY excited - I had a chance to meet Gary when I was down with my family visiting the Grand Canyon. His shop is amazing and he, his wife and son were all what my grandad would have called "real good folk". As soon as I got back from my vacation in Feb., I sent him my SBH... now just biting my nails in anticipation.
Posted By: Wayland137
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/08/2012 3:43 AM
Reflex - I have thought about hunting with my glock as well, but have always chose a wheel gun - how was it?
Posted By: azmark
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/19/2012 8:05 PM
Reporting for roll call!
You guys (gender non-specific) have been really cool with my newbie posts, so I'll introduce myself in case anyone wonders who they're talking to.
My name is Mark. I live in Palominas, AZ approx. 1000 yards from Mexico. My only hunting experience is one squirrel with a 20 ga. At 51, I thought it was time to actually try some hunting. I thought I would try whitetails to start. I like shootin handguns and own a 1911 and a GP 100.
I bought a Savage .270 and started to learn whatever I could. It is my first
centerfire rifle, but it is really east to shoot. Work travel will interfere with deer season, so that's out.
I may move to Florida later this year, so I am interested in hunting wild pigs there. I want to get a Blackhawk for the boars, but until then I will practice with the GP.
Basically, I am looking for a new handgun for hunting and learning whatever I can. Watch out, I'm full of questions!
Posted By: cfish2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2012 1:46 AM
Both the 1911 and the GP100 will put a boar down with the right load. Fl has some great hunting as well.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2012 4:18 AM
Blackhawk for the boars, but until then I will practice with the GP
If you like the way the GP100 handles you may wanna look at the SRH in 44 or 480 for a bigger bore as it is the same size as the GeeP. Nice to meet you ;-)
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2012 5:21 AM
for deer and avg size hogs like was said the 45 or 357 will work and I have friends that will only hunt with a 270 including elk hunting. I have a friend that has used a Winchester Super Grade 270 for 30+ years and he regularly shoots Mule deer and Elk out to 400yds and beyond. Living that close to the border I'm surprised you don't get in some drug mule hunting
Posted By: azmark
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2012 6:05 AM
We actually do get illegals coming through. We've lost several chickens to them.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/20/2012 3:28 PM
Axmark, Howdy and welcome aboard!!!
Posted By: rbecker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/14/2012 5:00 AM
Hi Im Bob from Olympia, Washington. I love to sneak through our abundant forestlands in search of game. I mostly look for that elusive trophy blacktail or cougar. Im a rifle hunter. Since backsurgery in September thought pistol would help lighten the burden. You guys have inspired me to give it a try. Ive got a load now for my 10" Contender 30-30 with a Leupold 2x nice and compact and accurate. I shoot pistol matches at my club mostly revolvers in 44,10mm, and 357 when not hunting. I reload pistol and rifle. My wife Kris sews and quilts and feeds 3 or 4 dogs and me. I work at the local print shop. Do my own home maintenance and try not to buy too many guns. Life is good.
Posted By: wapitirod
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/14/2012 7:06 AM
Howdy Bob, I'm also in the Northwest, just about due south of you in Tillamook OR. I've also been through the back surgery game 7x so I know how much fun it can be. The Contender in 30-30 will be a great Blacktail weapon but don't overlook your 44. I don't have to tell you in blacktail country most shots come under 100yds and often in thick cover where a revolver with iron sights or a red dot excel.
Posted By: rbecker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/15/2012 3:45 AM
Hey Rod. Ive had plenty of young bucks within clubbing range but it just didnt seem sportsmanlike. Usually chase em off to get bigger.Trying for mature bucks only. Hope to take home the next cougar I encounter. I may try my hand at muley or whitetail in eastern part of the state. Sometimes I get tired of being soggy.One good thing about the pistol is I wont be dragging the deer 400 yds through the clearcut.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/17/2012 8:33 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Bob!!!
Posted By: rob-c
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2012 5:47 PM
hi all rob-c from NY,sending in my permit this week so looking to get my first pistol soon.cant wait to get out and kill my first deer with a pistol....
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2012 6:00 PM
Welcome Rob. Ask away, you will get plenty of advice here ;-)
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2012 9:21 PM
Howdy Rob and welcome aboard!!
Ps, just remember that we like pictures!!!! LOL
Posted By: RobK.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2012 11:50 PM
rob , Hyde park Utah , I am 55 ,retired , married 31 years , 4 adult children , 8 grand children , LDS , Love Ron Paul . Love the outdoors , in the process building a encore 223 , 12''barrel from MGM , walnut grip and forearm, I enjoy nature photography , hunting , fly fishing ,reptiles . not into sports . rather be outside away from large groups .
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2012 11:58 PM
Welcome aboard Rob. Retired at 55? Dang! Be sure to let us know how that build comes out.
Posted By: Thad B
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 3:27 PM
Hello, I'm Thad and I am new to handgun hunting. Been deer hunting with a rifle for several years but due to shoulder problems I'm now going to try it with a handgun. I just purchased a Contender in 7-30 Waters and I am looking forward to this deer season. I am disabled and have been in a wheel chair for almost 20 years. I am a full time taxidermist so if you are in Louisiana please look me up at Fins to Feathers Taxidermy. I am just a few miles south of Baton Rouge. My website is finstofeatherstaxidermy.com.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 3:33 PM
Welcome to the site, Thad!!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 3:38 PM
Welcome aboard. There are a couple other folks here that hunt from a wheelchair too. You've made a great choice in the 7x30.
Posted By: PastorDan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 4:49 PM
Hey all! I am Dan and live in southeast Idaho (Idaho Falls). I began handgun hunting in college while living in AZ with a Contender. Had barrels in .44 Mag, .357 Herrett, and 7 TCU. That didn't last long as my youthful whims drew me to other gun passions.
This year my youngest son (he's 17) and I have picked it up again. I am back at it with a Contender and currently have a Super 14 .44 Mag and 30-30 that I have just started to play with. My son just bought a 10" 25-35 barrel.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 5:13 PM
Welcome aboard Thad and Dan!!
Don't forget we like pictures!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2012 6:03 PM
Hey all! I am Dan and live in southeast Idaho (Idaho Falls). I began handgun hunting in college while living in AZ with a Contender. Had barrels in .44 Mag, .357 Herrett, and 7 TCU. That didn't last long as my youthful whims drew me to other gun passions.
This year my youngest son (he's 17) and I have picked it up again. I am back at it with a Contender and currently have a Super 14 .44 Mag and 30-30 that I have just started to play with. My son just bought a 10" 25-35 barrel.
Wecome to Handgun Hunter, Dan!
My name is Luke, I am a dealersales rep as well as the Hunting Pro Staff Coordinator for Lone Wolf Distributors. I am a bow hunter at heart; but my Glock 20SF is never far from my side. Even though I will never hang up my bows; I am getting more and more into handgun hunting. I hope to put an animal down with my 10mm this year!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2012 10:59 PM
Welcome to the site, Luke!
Posted By: tfparatech
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2012 6:32 AM
My name is Tom. I'm new to the forum and joined roughly 48 hours before the big wind storm hit here in Virginia that knocked my power out for 11 days. Managed to post a little before it went down but have been silent since.
I've been hunting for eight years and handgun hunting for three. I was back woods still hunting with my .30-30 and ended up with a doe at 15 yards and my rifle out of reach (I know - I know - don't ask). I carry a GP100 with BB 180 grain cast core for my trail gun and dispatched the doe with it.
I was immediately hooked. I have since bought a Performance Center 629 for hunting and killed two deer with it (beginners luck). My .30-30 has been collecting dust since (rifle out of reach - destiny?).
I have allot to learn about hand gun hunting and really like this forum. I'm going to try and not be just a lurking slug. Before my power went out, I posted a picture of my longest kill-shot with a handgun (78 yrd heart shot) and was really encouraged with the friendly responses. Thanks for that! First handgun kill with GP100 on the bragging board.
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2012 7:04 AM
Welcome Guys!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/14/2012 8:18 PM
Welcome Aboard Luke and Tom!!
Posted By: BRobertson
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/15/2012 9:40 PM
Hi to all!!
My name is Bob
I am a washed up Bush Pilot, guide,and Lead Plane/Air Attack Pilot for State of Ak DNR.
I have been revolver hunting exclusively for 40+ yrs (.44)
I am very fortunate to have lived in Alaska for all of my adult life,minus 2 years spent flying wildlife surveys and making guncases in Wyoming,Idaho, Mont,etc
I am planning some great hunts for this fall to celebrate
my qualifying for the Alaska Lifetime Hunting/Fishing/Trapping
License that we old farts get when we pass 60!!!!!!!
Bob
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2012 3:14 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Mr. Bob!!
After reading "Wild Men Wild Alaska" I have little more appreciation for what you are talking about. LOL
Ps, just remember we like pictures!!!
Duane
Posted By: BRobertson
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2012 4:00 AM
My wife got me a new gadget for my birthday
It transfers slide images to a disc.
I am old school , and all of my pics are
in slide form!!
It will be a good winter project!!
Bob
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2012 4:41 PM
LOL...
Without my Wife I would have been lost a long time ago!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2012 4:59 PM
Hi to all!!
My name is Bob
I am a washed up Bush Pilot, guide,and Lead Plane/Air Attack Pilot for State of Ak DNR.
I have been revolver hunting exclusively for 40+ yrs (.44)
I am very fortunate to have lived in Alaska for all of my adult life,minus 2 years spent flying wildlife surveys and making guncases in Wyoming,Idaho, Mont,etc
I am planning some great hunts for this fall to celebrate
my qualifying for the Alaska Lifetime Hunting/Fishing/Trapping
License that we old farts get when we pass 60!!!!!!!
Bob
Welcome to the site, Bob! We look forward to your participation!
Posted By: BRobertson
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/17/2012 8:36 PM
Thanks guys!!
Bob
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2012 10:37 PM
Welcome Bob. I was born at Elmandorf AFB so anyone from AK is a breath of fresh air. Look forward to hearing about your experiences. reflex264
Posted By: BigSpur
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/04/2012 12:13 PM
Hey Guy's,
I'm Al,
I'm from South Carolina. I've got a s&w .44 ( mod 29). I've had it for a long time but just decided to scope it and hunt it. Here in SC deer season starts Aug 15. Getting excited. Got my 10 yr old a 243 to join me in the stand... Can't wait...
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/04/2012 2:06 PM
Welcome, Al! Keep us posted about deer season and good luck to you!
Posted By: linebaugh
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/04/2012 6:47 PM
Hey Guys,
I'm Chad from Western New York. Been playing with Handguns, shooting/hunting for about 11yrs. now. I've hunted with a 44contender, Ruger SRH in 454 casull, and a Savage Striker in 308 (that has now become my wife's favorite pistol.) I am right now waiting for my 475 Linebaugh that I ordered through Freedom Arms in early May, Needless to say I can't wait for her to arrive!!!
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/05/2012 2:21 AM
Hi Chad, great to have you aboard.
Posted By: Zebow
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/06/2012 6:15 AM
I'm Coleman from Ohio. Bow hunter for the past 25 years. I'm just starting to get into handgun hunting. Have taken 2 big game animals with handgun so far.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/06/2012 10:34 AM
Coleman and Chad, welcome to the site!
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/06/2012 6:32 PM
Welcome fellers. I see some more are bitten by the bug. Look forward to hunt reports!!!!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/06/2012 6:42 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Chad and Coleman!!
Remember, we like pictures... LOL
Duane
Posted By: Cookie125
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2012 11:00 PM
Hi I'm Kyle I'm a college student and swim coach in Kansas as well as a seasonal for the KDWPT. I've been a bowhunter since I was able to hunt, bought my first handgun as a dipatch gun for my trap line, it is a S&W 22A which I have found is fun as a small game gun, rabbits and armadillos don't stand a chance. Just recieved my first revolver as payment for some chainsaw work and fence repair and can't wait to see what oppurtunities it opens up for me.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/08/2012 12:35 AM
Welcome Kyle. Looking forward to hearing of your exploits.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/08/2012 1:29 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Kyle!!
When you get a chance
Duane
Posted By: huntin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/16/2012 8:34 PM
Hi, I'm a Sam looking at getting into hg huntin'. Lot of good reading an on the web site.
Posted By: Dewphd
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/20/2012 11:30 PM
Hi all, Dan here. I came across this site last night and joined. I am new to handgun hunting but have hunted with rifles for many years. I will look forward to reading the informative threads and seek feedback often.
Dan
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/21/2012 12:10 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Dan!!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/21/2012 12:57 AM
Welcome Dan.
Posted By: Damian45acp
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2012 2:39 PM
My name is Damian Wayne, i am a former army cavalry ssg,now i love to hunt with big bore,s.I currently reside in Jefferson county Ohio, and hunt every yr with my 45 colt blackhawk.ruger. I was raised down sth and grew up hunting feral hogs with pops in the glades.deer in ky,and tenn.pa.ohio.We have the rediculous shotgun only law here which get,s way to many deer just wounded and doomed to slow painful death.especilly with the kids with 410,s.dumbest thing i ever heard of .i started out with a 357 mag,but wasnt enough gun to me deer ran to far even when hit dead center heart,So i moved up to magnum level 45 colt loads that prob went away.Now i almost exclusively hunt with my crossbow or pistol with having 6 shots instead of three pumpkin lead 1,1/8 ounce slugs that rattle my teeth lol.
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/24/2012 10:32 PM
Welcome Damian. Nothing like looking at a hog through the sights of a .45
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/25/2012 12:16 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Damian!
Hoo Yaa Army!
Duane
Posted By: Fox
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/26/2012 2:02 AM
Hello, I found this site the other day great site. I'm retired, have a taxidermy business and love to shoot pistols. I shoot S&W 500's and 44. My name is Bill Fox
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2012 1:53 AM
Howdy Mr. Fox and Welcome Aboard!!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2012 12:11 PM
Hello, I found this site the other day great site. I'm retired, have a taxidermy business and love to shoot pistols. I shoot S&W 500's and 44. My name is Bill Fox
Welcome to the site, Bill!
Posted By: Tullymars
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2012 10:50 PM
Brand new to the site today. Found it after reading Whits new book. Looks like a fun place to hang out and learn. I've been shooting handguns most of my adult life but have recently been bitten buy the big bore bug. I mostly shoot 44s and my new love the Ruger 45 Bisley. My name is Wade and I'm a handgun addict. Thanks for letting me in.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/27/2012 11:17 PM
Welcome to the new guys, Tullymars and Mr. Fox
Posted By: blondie1520
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2012 3:40 PM
I'm still out here alive and kicking, gearing up fr 2012 gun season.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2012 5:21 PM
Hoo Yaa Blondie!!
Posted By: nytracker
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2012 9:32 PM
holly hanna ... 103 pgs ..... got too 25 and jumped .... just not enough time ....Hey I am Mike .. "nytracker"... 45 years old love hunting and flyfishing. I do blood tracking for deer /bear in New York.I am a factory mechanic in the southerntier of new york .New to pistols and handguns... got my first back in February.. glock 21 gen 4 then came the ruger 22/45 hunter for my grand son to play with...
And just today I picked up sbh in .44
dont tell the warden ...almost have her convinced guns mate in the dark like fly rods do when wet...
Posted By: JLWright
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/05/2012 10:48 PM
I'm Jake, I'm 23. I've gotten into collecting handguns recently and I've never taken game with a handgun. Just got a scoped .44 Mag Super Red Hawk and I can't wait to take it deer hunting this year. I've learned a lot from this site and it has opened my eyes to the fun of handgunning. Thanks for all the info and great stories!
Posted By: Seasons44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/06/2012 12:39 AM
Welcome, alot to be learned here
I'm Don.
I love shooting handguns. Got 22lr, 380acp, 32 mag, 327mag, 9mm, 40cal, 10mm, 41 mag, 44 special and magnums, 45 acp and 45 long colt, 454 casull, 480 ruger, 457 linebaugh, 460 S&W, and 500S&W. I n other words I got a big collection and love to practice and hunt with them. Been shooting a long time but just found your sight. Looking forward to visiting with ya all.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/06/2012 3:05 PM
Howdy Mike, Jake, and Don! Welcome Aboard!!!
Duane
Posted By: Chief RID
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/07/2012 9:51 AM
Just wanted to check in and let you know I am still above ground. I hope to do a little handgun hunting this year but my hunting and shooting has slowed down a bit. Retirement is around the corner and I hope things will pick up.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/07/2012 2:16 PM
LOL...
Piping Aboard Shipmate Chief RID!!!!
Duane
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/08/2012 5:56 PM
Welcome fellers!!!! Good place and good people. reflex264
Posted By: 686pp
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/12/2012 2:58 PM
Im Todd, been shooting paper and steel for years and got invited to hunt in Illinois this year figured id try handgun. ive been reading lots and shooting different loads. Lots of good info here. Great forum.
Posted By: 45colttc
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/12/2012 3:01 PM
john from Corpus Christi Texas
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/12/2012 10:44 PM
Welcome fellers!!!!!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/13/2012 10:01 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Todd and John!!!!
Duane
Hello All,
My name is Tracy I live in Fairbanks Alaska. I've hunted all my life with everything from a .22lr to a bow. I am currently using a muzzleloader (special moose hunting permit). My intrest in handgun hunting began when my wife and I went to visit her folks in Ohio. I really dont like the idea of shooting a deer with a shotgun. I use a shotgun for bear protection, not for shooting a little bitty deer. I could use my bow or a muzzleloader. But then I would have to drag a great big case thru the airport. And lets just say in my experiences TSA are not kind to gun or bow cases. Since I already own a .44 mag and a Thompson Ceter Pro Hunter I thought I would hunt with a handgun. The case would be smaller and look less like a gun case than what is normally seen up here. Also after flying for 24 hours (yes it takes that long to get to ohio from alaska) carring a little case would be better than my big pelican gun case. Anyway This site has already been very helpfull. A BIG THANKS goes out to TCTex for all the help. I am looking forward to lerning alot more form this site and the good folks that contribute to it.
Thanks
Tracy
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/26/2012 11:18 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Tracy!!
Just doing what others have done for me...
Duane
Posted By: joecbr
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/10/2012 12:08 AM
I'm Joe. I have been handgun hunting since the early 70's. Both my sons shoot handguns and my wife is just starting this year. I am very excited for her, should be a lot of fun. My collection runs from .22 cal to a Smith .500. Some times it's hard to decide which handgun to take out. I am a lucky man :-)
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/10/2012 1:05 AM
Welcome to all of the new members. It's nice to see newcomers to the sport as well as experienced handgun hunters. Let's see some of your handgun hunting pics, you can post them on the bragging board.
Posted By: Ed Carey
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2012 8:32 PM
Hi,
My name is Ed, I live in the FL Keys, but do all my hunting in Michigans Upper P, White Tail and Grouse are my favorites, started hunting with an Contender in 85 or so and have not looked back, aquired a TCR 87 and love it bought both of my sons Encores, been a T/C fan big time, a little unsure of their furture, and hope they continue with their single shots. A new member here but recognise a lot of handles from the Specialty Pistol sight, a great bunch there. Am in the process of putting together contenders for both my boys, one who is a 2 time deployed Marine Sniper the other is a Finance major at FSU, couldn't be more proud of either.
Ed
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2012 11:54 PM
Welcome to the site, Ed!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2012 1:53 PM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard Joe and Ed!!
Duane
Posted By: FAH
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2012 4:24 AM
Hello All, I'm Arnold Teves a new guy on the block. I don't usually get involved in forums, prefering to just be a fly on the wall. After a 35 year layoff from handgun hunting I'm getting back and am excited about it so thought I'd join in with other like minded friends. The FAH moniker is from my company Firearms Academy Of Hawaii. You can check out my website if you care to
http://www.fahgroup.com go to the military menue tab and that's what has been keeping me busy most of these years.
I'm a big bore revolver fan and have .44 mags, a .45 colt Ruger Bisley, FA83 .454 and in .475. I like 'em in pistol packin size.
I currently reside in Northwestern Washington State. Anyone in my area? Thanks and Practice Perfect.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2012 11:17 AM
Welcome to the site, Arnold!
Posted By: bshaw
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2012 5:36 PM
Hi All,
My name is David I'm here in Richmond Virginia, brand new to handgun hunting but not shooting. I've been shooting since I was 7 when my Dad gave me his old .22 rifle I just turned 60 a few weeks ago.
Purchased a Smith 500 mainly for hunting but also because I just love burning powder. In my younger days was a competition pistol shooter, lately I've been building hunting rifles based on the AR platform in 6.8mm.
Glad to be here, I'll post up some pics of the Smith when I get the FastFire sight in this week. Looking forward to this season.
bshaw
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/30/2012 2:23 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard BShaw!!
Look forward to seeing your pic's!!
Duane
Posted By: bshaw
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2012 12:05 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard BShaw!!
Look forward to seeing your pic's!!
Duane
Thanks.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2012 12:18 AM
Welcome aboard David
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2012 12:18 AM
Hi All,
My name is David I'm here in Richmond Virginia, brand new to handgun hunting but not shooting. I've been shooting since I was 7 when my Dad gave me his old .22 rifle I just turned 60 a few weeks ago.
Purchased a Smith 500 mainly for hunting but also because I just love burning powder. In my younger days was a competition pistol shooter, lately I've been building hunting rifles based on the AR platform in 6.8mm.
Glad to be here, I'll post up some pics of the Smith when I get the FastFire sight in this week. Looking forward to this season.
bshaw
Welcome to the site and to handgun hunting, David!
Posted By: The Lead Farm
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/05/2012 11:06 PM
Hi from South West Michigan.
My name is Jeff been handgun hunting for about 25 years I have taken bear,deer,hogs, and small game. Shoot IDPA in my free time, which we all are short on.
I have worked in the retail side of firearms for about 23 years its my second job, helps pay for the habbit.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/05/2012 11:36 PM
Nice to have you aboard Jeff.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/06/2012 12:26 AM
Welcome Jeff - now you need to post some pictures on the bragging board.
Posted By: Brenden
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2012 12:18 AM
Hello everyone, I'm Brenden from WV and I'm 24 years old. I'm new to hunting with a pistol and invested in my first rig a few months ago. It's a T/C Encore in 375 JDJ. I have spent many hours shooting it and working up a load and I'm anxious to use it next week.I also have a 7mm-08 barrel for it as well.
When I'm not working, I'm usually shooting, building guns, or hunting (if the wife lets me!). I enjoy reloading and building rifles off Mauser actions.
Brenden
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/13/2012 1:46 AM
Welcome Brenden - sounds like you're pretty well equipped.
Posted By: Slingshot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/14/2012 5:46 PM
Greetings All!
I'm Slingshot which is a handle I use on some other forums. I'm from East Tennessee and have been shooting my scoped 9.5" 480 Ruger SRH since 1989. Got it for whitetail hunting since I didn't want ot mount a scope on my 8 3/8" M57.
I shoot a fair amount of 41 mag in various revolvers I own. It is my favorite center fire handgun caliber.
Just got a 6.5" BFR in 480Ruger/475 Linebaugh and am about to start the learning process with this revolver.
I'm here to learn and share. Been looking for a forum that focuses on handgun hunting and larger caliber handguns. Ran into this one during a google search.
Posted By: 358429
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/20/2012 6:24 PM
358429
Is pretty obvious to any reloader it is a lyman mold number. I live in the mountains of Oregon and have been a handgun hunter for over 50 years. This looks like the right place to find some really interesting hand gun hunting stories. I have a few to share.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/21/2012 2:25 AM
Howdy and Welcome Aboard to another Caster/Reloader!!!!!!!!!
I am blessed to have a couple of custom molds that are copies of old war horses. They are truly the coveted pieces of my collection.
Duane
Posted By: grey owl
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2012 10:33 PM
Hey guys my name is Shane I've been hunting since age nine mostly rifle;bow;and muzzle loader and this year picked up my handguns seriously for hunting. I currently am going to be hunting with my 10.5" sbh in. 44mag and my 6.5"nmbh in. 44 mag. Its nice to meet you all
Posted By: grey owl
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/22/2012 10:34 PM
Oh yeah this is for s4s4u......sanded 4 sides?
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2012 11:34 PM
Howdy Gray Owl and Welcome Aboard!!
Slingshot, I appologize for overlooking your post, Nice to have you here!!
Duane
Posted By: Slingshot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2012 7:53 PM
TCTex, no big thing. I usually don't ever post in threads like this on the forums unless it is to welcome someone. I've been around a while.
Posted By: Junkins2727
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2012 12:43 AM
My name is John, from West Virginia, just joined this evening, hunt with Ruger Blackhawk 357 and small game taurus tracker 17HMR.
Also have a number of other handguns, just like to shoot handguns, actually any gun.
Posted By: TeamTurpin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2012 1:35 AM
Hello. I'm John and I'm in Guthrie, OK. For one reason or another, I drifted away from hunting about twenty years ago. Work and young kids took priority and big game hunting in California (where I lived at the time) was pretty slim pickings.
But, I've recently decided to get back into the sport. Those kiddos are now grown and gone and I'm nearing retirement. Rifle shooting just doesn't interest me any more, nor does archery. Handgun hunting, however, does get the ole juices flowing.
I've got several revolvers that I use to punch holes in paper, but I'll be acquiring a hunting arsenal over the next year. I'll probably start with a Contender G2 in 7-30 Waters if I can find one. Those guns now seem to be few and far between.
I'm new to this forum, but look forward to chatting with you ladies and gentlemen. I'm sure I'll learn a lot.
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2012 3:40 AM
Howdy and Welcome aboard John and John!
Is there a jinx involved in there somewhere??? LOL
Duane
Posted By: Ramjet-SS
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/29/2012 3:26 AM
Ramjet-SS
Hunting with Handguns for about 20 years many years ago I had John Linebaugh make me a conversion on Bisley. Then John loaned me reemer so I could chamber a Number One in the same. John used it in his first big bore seminar.
If I had dime for every handgun I have owned I could buy another one.
Handgun hunting and shooting is passion I just wish I kept everyone I have owned.
Posted By: Truegrit
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/29/2012 4:07 AM
Well,
I am new in the last month or so. I shoot a Taurus .44 8 3/8" barrel, with a Ultradot on it. I shoot only factory loads at this point. I retired in 2007 after 23 years in the Air Force. I now work part time at a hospital and am a minister. Learning a lot from you folks, though I don't post a lot. Have not shot anything but paper either as I am still getting used to the revolver.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/29/2012 4:15 AM
Welcome guys, great to have a few more midwesterners.
Posted By: BobRos
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2012 1:58 PM
Hey Guys,
From Michigan and quit gun hunting due to discust with all the "idiots" Michigan has on public land. But then they legalized single shot handguns in zone three so I had my excuse to buy one. I still don't gun hunt as much but when I do I'm carrying the TC. What a pleasure to drop it in the bandolier and have a nice stroll thru mother nature and not lug ten pounds of weapon.
Tight groups to you all.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2012 4:15 PM
Welcome to the site, Bob!
Posted By: snakereaper
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/14/2012 12:11 PM
Hey everyone,my name is John I live in north east ga with my wife and two kids. I have hunted all my life , coon hunted with my dad from time I was old enough to walk , took my first deer when I was 7 with a 30 30 , my first deer with a recurve bow when I was 13 and my first deer with a pistol with a contender 30 30 pistol when I was 15 and have been hooked on hunting and fascinated with hunting ever sence. And it looks like my son is going to one up me on all with his first deer at 6 1/2 and now he is nine and wanting to kill one with a pistol already . My wife turkey hunts with me and she has just started deer hunting with me this year ( I may never get to shoot again lol).
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/14/2012 3:51 PM
Welcome Snakereaper.
Posted By: WiseGuy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/19/2012 1:58 AM
Hey Guys,
My name is Andy and I'm from NC. I'm 32yrs old and have been hunting since I was in elementary school. I started hunting with handguns when I was 15. Shot my 1st handgun deer(doe)with a TC 35 Remington when I was 17. Since then I have killed whitetails, hogs, bear, javelina, varmints with revolvers or Single Shots. My favorite calibers are 6.5 JDJ, 358 JDJ, 444 Marlin, 44 Mag and 45 Colt. Whatever the season is thats what Im hunting with but handguns are my passion. Thanks for having me on ya'lls site.
Posted By: DOAGuide
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/21/2012 2:43 PM
Newbie from Oregon. Hunting with a Dan Wesson 44 about a million years ago and also had a T/C in 7-30 waters. Sold both so long ago I barely remember them. Now I am getting back in the game.
Posted By: SChunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2012 1:48 PM
Welcome WiseGuy and DOAGuide!
Posted By: DOAGuide
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2012 6:20 PM
Thanks. Nice forum for sure
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/23/2012 6:35 PM
Welcome to the site, gentlemen!
Posted By: Mike_B
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/27/2012 12:37 AM
I'm new to the forum, from S.C. & not a handgun hunter yet. There is some nice info & exciting stuff on here. I have several handguns & would like to take it to the next level from target shooting. I bought my 13 yr old son a Ruger Mkiii for his birthday in August. We we're shooting together before that, he loves my wife's 38 snubby. I also just bought a S&W 357 mag & am getting to know it. A single six 22 mag & 32 long older German made gun. I would like to start reloading & work up some loads of my own. It would be nice to get out in the woods & stalk some game. With the 357 mag purchase I decided to build my own range on some family property. I've got a nice dirt bank built up & now I need to measure out mark off known distances for more proper practice. I almost forgot, I've got a TC Contender too & would like to get pistol barrels for it.
Posted By: Handthunder
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2013 3:02 PM
Hello, My name is Les, Live in the beautiful state of North Carolina. I have been handgun hunting for 20+ years, own numerous Contenders and Encores, and a lot of barrels. I am also a revolver guy, 44Mag, 460 and 500 S&W's. I am an avid reloader .....and just found this site. I do my own thing and am not a novice but always find that I am learning new stuff about this hobby. I hunt everything here from Whitetails to Blackbear ......sometimes I just sit in the woods and watch! It's my outlet from life! :o)
Les,
US Navy Retired
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2013 3:15 PM
Welcome to the site, Les, and Happy New Year!
Posted By: TCTex.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/01/2013 4:28 PM
Howdy Les!!
Howdy and Welcome Aboard to all of those I missed while I was away!
Duane
Posted By: 1934360
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/08/2013 3:39 AM
HELLO MY NAME IS ZANE. I AM NOT NEW TO SHOOTING BUT I AM NEW TO HUNTING WITH A HAND GUN.I JUST FOUND THIS SITE AND I AM ENJOYING THIS AND HOPE TO MAKE THIS A DAILY PLACE TO LEARN.I JUST RETIRED IN MAY.I WAS A SEMI TRUCK DRIVER AND REACHED THE 1,000,000 MILE MARK BEFORE BECOMING A MECHANIC ON THEM FOR 15 YRS.I ENJOY HUNTING WITH MY TWO SONS AND NOW MY GRANDSON.MY OTHER INTERESTS ARE STREET RODDING AND FLYING RC AIRPLANES. GREAT FORUMS. THANKS TO ALL.
I AM FROM CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
Posted By: pamlicomike
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/13/2013 2:27 AM
howdy les,
love the nick name. good to have another tarheel on board.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/13/2013 3:15 AM
Welcome all.
Posted By: Pizzaman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2013 10:02 AM
Just joined. I have a XP100 in 22-250 that will be redone to a 6XC. I will mostly varmint hunt but next pistol might be Savage Striker in 308 for deer hunting. Handgun hunting/target shooting long range is addictive.
Pizzaman
Posted By: Praterdj
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/29/2013 1:03 AM
my name is dale. i draw blood at a hospital and own a buisness doing contract manufacturing for electronics.I have been handgun hunting for 15years now.
First pistol is a S&W 44mag second is a contender with three barrels 22 lr,445 SM and 7x30 waters
Posted By: wolverine
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/02/2013 4:56 PM
Hello handgunners, I am a experienced hunter but a rookie to handgun hunting. 1 season=one 7 point whitetail. Started my research last year on hunting with handguns and found this forum. I must say that the most useful info I found was from here, thanks. Thanks that is for creating another addition for me. My others are muzzleloading and bow hunting. Starter pistol was a gp100 then got a srh 454 which I took my deer with.
Posted By: Recoil Junkie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2013 6:24 PM
Hello everyone! My name is Valeria and I hunt with a SRH .454 Casull.
Posted By: 1phoenixrider
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/19/2013 7:54 PM
Hello, My name is Dick I have not hunted a lot but my son wants to and thats great. I have always wanted a 44 mag so I finely got one 629-6 4" and I love it. I work as a Deputy for a county in MIchigan. We have 2 horses and a pony that we camp with.
Posted By: Bubonik
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2013 11:09 AM
My name's Jake and I am trying to get into handgun hunting, I thought this would be a good place to get some info along with some tips and whatnot. I'm from Arapahoe NC just outside of New Bern, but live in Goldsboro NC. I'm am currently LE at WMH, and was a paramedic for 3 years. I use a MK XIX desert eagle .50AE 6" and 10" barrels. actually looking for a nice revolver to hunt with as well. Anyone looking to lighten their firearm load?
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/05/2013 11:47 AM
Welcome, Dick and Jake! Good to have you here!
Posted By: BuddyB
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/06/2013 7:29 PM
Hello Larry I'm Buddy and presently living near Dixon Missouri. I started out hunting ground hogs in Ohio with a Super Blackhawk 357 and a ruger single six back in the 1970s. After joining the Air Force I sold all my guns except a shotgun and pretty much just bowhunted. A couple years ago I got back into shooting handguns and hope to soon get my first deer with my SRH 44 magnum. This is the handgun site to be a part of and good shooting.
Posted By: SChunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/07/2013 1:19 AM
Welcome to the site guys! Good luck to all in the upcoming seasons...
Bubonik - stop into Wilber's and grab us some BBQ! I miss good eastern NC Q...
Posted By: KLP
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/25/2013 10:57 PM
I'm Ken. I am new to handgunhunting. I enjoy shooting big bore revolvers and hunting . I have decided to hunt exclusively with a revolver this year and look foward to the challenge.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/26/2013 4:22 AM
Welcome aboard Ken. Taking your first animal knowing you left the long gun at home is a great feeling.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/28/2013 1:29 PM
Welcome to the madness, Ken!
Posted By: BlueDuck
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2013 6:38 PM
Im new to this site but hardly new. Im Mike and I live in north Idaho. Im retired and spend most of my time hunting,fishing,gardening, well lets just say Im an outdoors kind of a guy. I think Im going to like it here.
Posted By: Pmikeyg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/08/2013 2:06 AM
Hello Everyone! My name is Pete and I live in Dela-where! New to the handgun hunting scene, but I've been back hunting after a few years off. Mainly bow and mzzleloader, but I have a Ruger Super Redhawk in 44 mag with my name on it! Can't wait til later this year to try her out.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/08/2013 12:47 PM
Welcome to the site, Mike and Pete!
Posted By: reno 41
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/11/2013 2:53 AM
Hello my name is steve I live in missouri have been hunting since I could follow mostly long guns my passion is quail but they have been down the last few years, picked up a SBHH 41 a year ago and now I have 5 I'm amazed at how accurate they are and hope to hunt with them this year. Thanks for all the great info I really enjoy the site.
Posted By: dte
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/04/2013 7:45 PM
Hello all,
I've been reading articles on this site for quite some time, so I thought it was time to check in and say hello. I picked up my first revolver in 357 Mag back in the late '70s, and bought my Contender in 357 Herrett in the early '80s. I no longer have the S&W model 19, but I still have the 10" Herrett and I still enjoy shooting it. I shoot rifles, .54 blackpowder percussion rifle, revolvers and the Contender. In the revolvers I shoot .357, .41 and .454, and in the Contender I have barrels in 22rf, 223 Rem, 309 JDJ, 357 Herrett, 375 Win, 45 Colt, and I'm waiting for a barrel in 445 SM.
I haven't hunted in CA in many years - I usually head over to AZ where my hunting buddies and I occasionally hunt elk (north of the rim), and javelina (south of the rim).
Over the past decade I've been doing most of my hunting with rifles, but it's definitely time to get back to the handguns!
Yep, I feel the need - the need for... single shot accuracy!
Dave
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/07/2013 2:07 AM
Welcome to the site, Dave!
Posted By: plooney81
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/08/2013 2:10 AM
Hey guys,
My name is Pete and I live in Houston Texas. I hunt whenever i get the chance to, but so far ive never gotten the chance to hunt with a handgun. I stumbled across the site while doing some research about FA and i'm currently looking into purchasing one chambered in 454 mainly for hunting deer and the occasional hog. This site has been awesome with helping me gather more information. Thanks!!
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/03/2013 3:11 PM
Welcome Pete! Nothing like handgun hunting!!!! Pull up a log to the fire and dig in.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/03/2013 3:28 PM
Hey guys,
My name is Pete and I live in Houston Texas. I hunt whenever i get the chance to, but so far ive never gotten the chance to hunt with a handgun. I stumbled across the site while doing some research about FA and i'm currently looking into purchasing one chambered in 454 mainly for hunting deer and the occasional hog. This site has been awesome with helping me gather more information. Thanks!!
This sight might ruin you as well! LOL! Welcome to the madness, Pete! Good to have you here!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2013 8:00 PM
Welcome to Pete and Dave.
Posted By: WildBull
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/04/2013 10:21 PM
Hi all
My name is Christian and I live in Whangarei, New Zealand. Here in NZ it's actually illegal to use handguns for hunting, and its quite a process to even own and shoot a handgun. So all of my hunting is done with rifles or shotguns, one up side is that we can hunt what we want when we want, all year round. I have got a Ruger SBHH in 44mag topped with a leupold 2x scope, it shoots really well. This site has heaps of great info as I am lining up a hunting trip to South Africa and intend to use a handgun and hopefully I'll get to the USA sometime soon for a hunt as well
Cheers
WB
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/05/2013 10:52 PM
Welcome Christian - sorry to hear you can't hunt NZ with a handgun.
Posted By: elkhunter1177
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/11/2013 12:07 AM
Hi my name is Smoky Wills I grew up and still live In Canon City Colorado. I have hunted off and on with a handgun all my life but have got serious about it in the last couple of years. My handgun adiction is contenders.
Posted By: Smokin284
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/07/2013 10:55 PM
I am a returning old member retiring soon so I will have a lot more time to shoot.
Relocating to southern PA soon.
Planning on hunting with my handguns next year.
Posted By: TOBY458
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/15/2013 12:50 AM
I'm Toby. Glad to meet yall! I have been hunting, on and off with handguns for over 25 years. I started when I was around 13 years old, hunting small game with a Ruger MK2 22 pistol. I finally pestered my dad long enough, that he finally let me buy a TC Contender in 357 mag. Now the deer population was in trouble! I was able to shoot a few deer with this set up, and got the handgun hunting bug for sure then! I then decided to get into revolvers. So, I found a S&W 586 under the tree just before my 17th birthday. I hunted with that gun and killed a doe with it the first year. Then.....I shot the biggest buck I had ever shot at that time "or since" with the 357, and lost it to another hunter who was hunting 300 yards away with a rifle. I shot the deer in the neck, which was the only shot that he presented me, and missed the spine. I was heart broke! I even got the bullet out of his neck when the guy dressed him out! So that's when I abandoned the 357 mag and got a real gun. I've been a 44 or larger guy ever since!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/15/2013 1:29 AM
Welcome Smoky, Smokin, and Toby!
Posted By: edge
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2013 9:40 PM
My name is Scott this is my first post.
I live in north pole Alaska and have been hunting with a hand gun for 15 years now.
I have been lucky so far to have taken moose - caribou - bear and have really enjoyed the sport.
I hunt with ether my freedom arms 83 in 454 or 475 with hard cast bullets for moose and bear and hornady XTP for caribou.
Great web site enjoy reading every ones articles and posts.
Thank Scott
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2013 10:23 PM
Welcome boys! Pull up a log to the fire and join in. reflex264
Posted By: TOBY458
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2013 11:31 PM
Welcome Edge!
Posted By: Newt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/13/2013 1:39 AM
Hello, my name is Pat. Former Navy Pilot, now airline for the last 19 years. Grew up in Central Texas. I've been hunting since I was eight...and that is getting to be a long time ago. Always rifles. I bought a SBH Bisley .44 and Leupold 2X scope two years ago. Now I'm hooked. I'm thinking about an Encore in 7mm 08. Wonderful site. Very informative.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/13/2013 3:31 AM
Welcome aboard Patrick. Lot of Texans here.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/13/2013 11:05 AM
Good to have you here, Patrick! Welcome!
Kerry Mackey here... new to the forum and to handgun hunting. Been a stick and string guy for 30 years. Married with four boys (13,8,6,5) who all love to hunt, fish, and shoot. I've been a full-time Pastor for 19 years. Currently living in North East Texas.
Started looking into handgun hunting recently to add a new dimension to my hunting experience.
Here to learn all I can about handgun hunting...
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/02/2013 11:00 PM
I'm a college student from northwest Tennessee. I've only been hunting for six years.
Ever since I read about handgun hunting in the hunter safety course booklet, I've always wanted to try it. Unfortunately for me, Tennessee has a minimum age requirement of 18 for handgun hunters, so it was only last year that I actually got into it. Even though I didn't get anything, I'm hooked for life.
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/09/2013 1:03 AM
Welcome to all!
TN Lone Wolf- at least you live in a state that provides tons of oppertunity for handgun hunters. Make sure you check in on the March hog hunting thread at Wilderness lodge near Monterey. We pass by UT Martin on the way to Reelfoot Lake. reflex264
I just recently left the service this past year where I was a small arms repairman for 5 years. I deliver mail in central Texas now. Looking to get my first big game animal with a handgun this season. Seems like a great site here
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/09/2013 5:45 PM
Oh, I'm not complaining. I just wish I could have gotten into handgun hunting sooner.
So, you've been to Reelfoot? What were you doing over there? I've been there a few times myself, but the bulk of those visits were trips to one of the restaurants with some of the family. By the way, UT Martin is where I go to college.
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/09/2013 5:46 PM
Welcome irishthunder50! Pull up a log to the fire..... reflex264
Posted By: G19
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/12/2013 11:09 PM
Hello my name is Bruce and i'm from NE Ohio just outside of Cleveland and I am just getting into this wonderful sport. Long time hunter with shotguns and shoot handguns 2-3 times a month. I can't wait to get started, kinda like a little kid on Christmas morning. I hope to learn much and hope to be able to contribute as well. Thank you for having me here with you.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/13/2013 4:40 PM
Welcome G19. Lots of great folks here and we look forward to hearing about your adventures.
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2013 2:50 PM
Oh, I'm not complaining. I just wish I could have gotten into handgun hunting sooner.
So, you've been to Reelfoot? What were you doing over there? I've been there a few times myself, but the bulk of those visits were trips to one of the restaurants with some of the family. By the way, UT Martin is where I go to college.
Fishing at Reelfoot. I love it up there. reflex264
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2013 2:51 PM
Welcome G19! reflex264
Posted By: 454 Casull
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/14/2013 5:09 PM
Was on the site previous (454casull), 2009, then got side tracked (lost job). Love whitetails and big bore revolvers but any HG is fine. Primarily a bowhunter but Handguns and HG hunting are a VERY close second.Good to see some of the same names still active. Have a safe season all
Posted By: longhunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/16/2013 4:04 PM
Howdy! my name is David i am from west central Missouri,just south of Kansas City. as for hunting my two passions are traditional flintlock muzzleloaders and handguns,mostly squirrels and of course deer.looks like a great site,thanks for having me.
Posted By: dhom
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/24/2013 8:54 PM
Hi my name is Dave, I am 61 and have been hunting with just about everything legal since I was thirteen. Born and raised about 15 miles SE of Pittsburgh,Pa. I do love getting up close and personal with game. I generally hunt from the ground even in bow season and I am fairly successful. I use a 44 mag,45 colt, and 454 Casull in revolvers. I also like my 30-30 in 14" conetender, 45-70 14", and a cartridge similar to 6.5 X 54 Manlicher also 14". The 6.5 is actually a 220 swift case opened up to accept a 6.5 bullet. I also hunt with compound bows, muzzleloaders, slug guns, and rifles. I been a member here for about 3 or 4 months and you guys have some really exciting tales and equipment. Thanks for a great forum!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/24/2013 9:13 PM
Welcome to the website, Dave!
Posted By: S.B.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2013 3:12 PM
I'm yet another Steve on here and from just south of where the Vermilion dumps into the Illinois and merges with the Fox. I'm totally insane about handguns! Revolvers, semi autos, break opens. Doesn't matter as long as they're handguns. 65 now and been using them for game since I was about 13-14. Squirrels and rabbits mostly in the beginning. I've taken my share of Missouri whitetails but, now that Illinois has a handgun provision in their game laws hunt here at home. Been reloading since I bought my first .357 and still have and use my original Rock Chucker a lot. Health issues have slowed my hunting but, not my passion.
Steve from where CCW was the last priority and our largest city has the largest murder rate in the country
Posted By: rleprechaun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2013 3:21 PM
From north west Miss., near Clarksdale, 70 miles south of Memphis TN on the bank of MS river. Been handgun hunting since 1975. Killed about 30 whitetail deer,only big game animal in MS. Killed about 1/3 of the other big game in North America.
Duck hunted on Reelfoot, great place.
Posted By: chxuzt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/19/2013 8:44 PM
Hola a todos los miembros de Handgun Hunter,soy de Uruguay y me llamo Andrés,tengo 51 años y 35 son largos de experiencia en mis armas .22,.38,9mm,cal 16,cal 12-70,.357 mag.
Asiduo lector de ésta comunidad y he decidido integrarla.
Salud a todos y espero poder contribuir con fotos y experiencias.
Andrés(chxuzt)
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/20/2013 2:17 AM
Hello Andres. Welcome to the site. I look forward to seeing your handgun hunting pictures.
Gary
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/20/2013 2:34 PM
¡Bienvenido Andres! ¿Que usted caza con tus revólver?
Posted By: RustyGunn
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/23/2013 9:36 AM
Hi. My name is Donald. Eskimo name is Suluuq, which refers to the feathers on a bow, but before they are mounted.
I favor revolvers above all, especially Rugers.
I've recently been intrigued by handgun hunting again, mostly because the wife says to buy a caribou gun (my previous handguns were sold to pay the bills) and put up some meat in the freezer. I've chosen not to argue about it.
Posted By: chxuzt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2013 1:07 AM
REFLEX,GARY....GRACIAS y con gusto voy a poner fotos de mi caceria en Uruguay.
Me compré un Ruger New Vaquero .357 mag. una delicia!!
Estoy muy contento con los SA,y actualmente voy a cazar Carpinchos,Jabalí,Zorros.También voy en la búsqueda de Ruger SBH en .44 mag, pero todavía mi esposa no sabe nada de esas ideas,!!
Gracias a todos muy bueno este sitio,he aprendido mucho de caza con revólver,,,es apasionante!!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2013 6:39 PM
carpinchos are capybara and I believe zorros are foxes?
Posted By: chxuzt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2013 10:25 PM
yes !capybara and foxes ,ciervos axis and ñandu(avestruz),también son autóctonos de ésta region de Sudamérica.
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2013 1:46 PM
Hola chxuzt. Nos encanta cazar jabalíes con las pistolas. Puede ser muy emocionante! ¿Es difícil comprar armas en Uruguay? reflex264
Posted By: chxuzt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2013 11:35 PM
hola Reflex,acá sencillamente hay pocas armas,los revólveres están permitidos hasta .44 magnum,en pistolas semiautomáticas hasta 9 mmm parabellum,y lo que mas hay son armas de USA,Ruger,Remington,Taurus,Rossi y despues chinas Norinco,etc.
NO ES DIFICIL,HAY POCA VARIEDAD.
saludos
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2013 12:18 AM
Boys if you interested he says that they are only allowed revolvers up to .44 magnum and semi autos up to 9mm. He says they are hard to get but there is little variety in Uruguay.
Muchas gracias. Pensé que sería así. reflex264
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2013 12:20 AM
Welcome RustyGunn! I was born in Anchorage. Still love Ak. reflex264
Posted By: steve062
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2013 4:22 PM
Hi, all- I've been checking in on the forum for some time & decided to finally join. I enjoy traditional archery and traditional blackpowder, as well as playing with my Rugers (super blackhawk hunter in .44 and GP100 in .357.) Heading upstate later this week to Clearfield for a couple days of whitetail hunting, & I'll be the only one without a rifle (I like to get into the thick stuff) hope everyone has safe hunting and great holidays!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/02/2013 1:20 AM
Welcome Steve,
Thick stuff is good but make sure you have shooting lanes and have a good view of things. There is no such thing as a brush gun.
Gary
Posted By: RedSS
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2013 2:21 AM
Hello all! I don't remember if I posted a roll call when I initially signed up, so here it is. I'm from southeast NY. Not the best place in the world for the outdoor pursuits, but there is plenty of variety in game and fish to target and no shortage of places to do it in. Excited to try the challenge, I bought my first hunting handgun immediately after I got the mandatory state license at 21 years old. It was a poor first choice--a 7.5" SRH in .454, and the recoil was so harsh to a newbie, I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 20 yards. Fast forward some years and some hard lessons learned, and I've essentially given up the rifles and slug shotguns to hunt with handguns. Hopefully I can learn a lot and contribute some around here.
Posted By: Grendel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/05/2013 1:13 AM
Hello guys! My name is Jeff. I live in Hartford, WI. I have been hunting as long as I can remember. I have a passion for traditional archery, black powder (real black powder) rifles, Mauser-type bolt actions, Victory motorcycles and now handgun hunting. My first handgun hunt was for rabbits with a Ruger Mark II. My first deer with a handgun was with a borrowed TC Contender in 30-30. My interest in handgun hunting was sparked when my wonderful (and cute) wife bought me a Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter (.44 mag) for my 50th birthday. I have carried my model 28 S&W .357 mag while carrying my rifle, but never had an occasion to use it. There is a story about Super Blackhawks and a Virginian Dragoon that I will have to tell you over a beer sometime. I am so glad that I found this site, and I really appreciate the advice and information that you guys provide. Because of my interest in handgun hunting, for three years now, a few friends and I have a tradition for the Wisconsin Late Anterless-Only Hunt to be handguns only. I look forward to learning more from the members here, and may God bless.
Grendel
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/05/2013 2:43 AM
Welcome to the site - now go get your buddies to sign up too. And pictures, we need pictures.
Posted By: Grendel
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/06/2013 3:01 AM
You got it.
Posted By: huntnut
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/09/2013 9:24 PM
My name is James and from Kansas, Havnt been on here from a long time, I got out of hand guns but I'm back. Love hunting with them and just shooting with the family. Right now I have a Taurus RB 454 and a Colt 1911.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/09/2013 9:43 PM
My name is James and from Kansas, Havnt been on here from a long time, I got out of hand guns but I'm back. Love hunting with them and just shooting with the family. Right now I have a Taurus RB 454 and a Colt 1911.
Welcome to the site, James!
Posted By: Ramjet-SS
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2013 4:09 AM
Ramjet -SS name is Mike from NE Wisconsin one of my first handguns was Dan Wesson 44 that started the obsession. I have had a gun 475 Linebaugh made by John Linebaugh himself out over 4k rounds through it and then had it rebuilt by John. Today I own and have owned a very large number of handguns for hunting and self defense. I shoot whenever and however I can big bore small bore . I have taken deer elk and bear with my handguns and allot of small game. I have owned Contenders ,Encores, Linebaugh, S&W, Dan Wesson, Springfield's, Glocks, FNH, Reeder, Chiappa , Ruger, MRI, Kahr, Kimber, Wilson, and many many more. 44,45LC,375 JDJ,32 HR,357,38,327, 44supermag, 357 max, 444, 475 ,480 Ruger,460,500,454, 10mm, 9mm, 460 Rowland, 50AE, 240 Raptor and many rifle calibers in the Encore barrels. I love this stuff and now that we are empty nesters I am back in it with both feet. Casting reloading and hunting.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2013 12:33 PM
Good to have you here, Mike! Welcome to the site!
Posted By: 45colttc
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2013 2:02 PM
john from corpus christi texas, howdy.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2013 2:39 PM
john from corpus christi texas, howdy.
Welcome, John from Corpus Christi!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/11/2013 4:05 PM
Welcome John & Mike
Posted By: BRASF0311
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 1:33 PM
Hello All,
I have to confess, I've been a lurker hear for years, but I like the articles and the abundance of information that this site offers. I have just got back into handgun hunting after a few years out of service with an arm injury. To date I have a coyote kill with a Ruger GP100, but that's it so far. I hope to add some deer to that list with my new SBH and BFR before season is out this year. BTW, my avatar is of my 14 pointer I got in muzzle loader season this year. Big boy too, almost 200 lbs. live weight. Lot's of meat for the freezer.
Semper Fi.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 2:00 PM
Hello All,
I have to confess, I've been a lurker hear for years, but I like the articles and the abundance of information that this site offers. I have just got back into handgun hunting after a few years out of service with an arm injury. To date I have a coyote kill with a Ruger GP100, but that's it so far. I hope to add some deer to that list with my new SBH and BFR before season is out this year. BTW, my avatar is of my 14 pointer I got in muzzle loader season this year. Big boy too, almost 200 lbs. live weight. Lot's of meat for the freezer.
Semper Fi.
Welcome to the fold, brother and Semper Fi! I too was an 03-Walk-A-Lot.
Posted By: BRASF0311
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 5:21 PM
Whitworth,
I thought all 03's died off after they got out. I have not bumped into another 03 since 96. I knew we had a short shelf life and all. Nice to know there is at least two of us left, and thanks for the welcome.
Semper Fi.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 5:53 PM
Welcome Jessie.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 6:48 PM
Whitworth,
I thought all 03's died off after they got out. I have not bumped into another 03 since 96. I knew we had a short shelf life and all. Nice to know there is at least two of us left, and thanks for the welcome.
Semper Fi.
Haven't died off yet, just a bit worse for wear! LOL! Good to have you here -- and in the same state!
Posted By: BRASF0311
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/13/2013 7:44 PM
Whitworth,
Same here. Funny how that stuff wears you out fast. What part of VA are you in? I'm in Midland and Jeffersonton. Got property in both.
Semper Fi.
Posted By: BadgerMatt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/29/2013 4:03 PM
I'm Matt and just joined this site yesterday. I retired from the USAF a little over a year ago and teach ROTC at a local high school. I haven't done a whole lot of handgun hunting; a black bear and a couple hogs.
I finally got a set of dies for a 357 Herrett TC Contender I've owned for almost a decade. It was once owned by Skeeter Skelton and I hope to use it on Javelinas someday - just seems right.
Posted By: BillyBang
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/04/2014 4:40 PM
Hi , I'm wren . Grew up in rural eastern N.Carolina on family farm and still here . Guns have been a part of my life since i was old enough to pick one up . Over the years I've mostly hunted with shotguns & various caliber rifles . Now I'm in need of a full shoulder replacement and don't think hunting with the 270 win. Is going to work any more . I owned a TC contender in 44 mag once and now think that may be the way to go , only this time would like to try something like a 7/08 or 308 maybe,I also reload . I'm all ears to any advice . Thanks , glad to be here . Will share what I know when I think I can be a help .
Posted By: SChunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/04/2014 5:49 PM
Welcome Matt and Wren from a fellow Carolinian!
Posted By: Big Todd
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/10/2014 2:00 PM
Hey guys Todd here. I live in central WV and have hunted for as long as I can remember. I took my first handgun deer this fall with my SBHH 44 and now I'm hooked. I also have a Ruger single six and a High Standard double nine that I use for squirrels and such. Very excited that I found this site and all the info avalible. Hope I can add a little to it from time to time,but I have very limited experience. Thanks Todd
Posted By: AlaskaPilot
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/20/2014 5:34 AM
New member here from Alaska. I use to hunt with a Thompson contender back when I was stationed in South Dakota and took an antelope and mule deer with a 7x30 Waters, but over the years I sold most of my handguns. In the last year I have renewed my desire to get out and hunt win one and picked up a Super Redhawk in a 454 casull and another contender in a .223 and .358 JDJ. I have taken a moose, griz and caribou with a bow so now its time to start playing with the contender! I am retiring from the Air Force this year after 26 years so hopefully that will free up some time for some really good adventures!
Posted By: gary40
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/24/2014 12:19 AM
hello everyone im new to forum.I live in ohio ive been handgun hunting since 1999 with some success on whitetails.I currently hunt with a srh. .44mag/gp100 .357mag
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/24/2014 3:16 AM
Welcome, gentlemen!
Posted By: riverrunner33
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/24/2014 7:35 PM
Hello everyone I am new to the forum. I live in central Virginia and I have been handgun hunting off and on for the last 12 years after I got out of the Marines. Kids and work keep me from enjoying it more often. I am currently in law enforcement and I currently enjoy shooting the 460 and 500 s&w. I am finally going to my get first FA in 475 after contemplating over it for a few years. It has been great reading everyones posts and seeing all the knowledge that they possess.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/24/2014 8:22 PM
Welcome to the site.
Gary
Posted By: gary40
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/24/2014 8:39 PM
Thanks for your services.
Posted By: Badubet
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/30/2014 8:29 PM
I'm chris. Hunted hogs and whitetails with 44s, contenders, 454 casull, and a 475 linebaugh in SC and Virginia. I'm sending my Bisley to John Linebaugh currently for a 500 conversion.
Posted By: csherrill
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/09/2014 2:15 AM
I caught the handgun hunting bug several years ago. I hunted small came with 22's and finally killed a small buck with an Encore in .308. I lost interest and sold my Encore, but have renewed my interest and spent limited time this past season with my Super Redhawk and am looking forward to a summer of killing rocks and dirt clods and such in preparation of next fall.
Posted By: SEAK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/15/2014 8:04 PM
Name is Will and live on Wrangell Island Ak.
Posted By: FROSTY
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/19/2014 3:01 AM
My name is Chris and I have been shooting handguns for the last 20 years. Most have been semi-auto service pistols with a occasional snubby backup thrown in for good measure. Through the years I have been blessed to have harvested my fair share of nice public land Whitetails with the Flintlock, Modern Rifle, Compound Bow and Crossbow. The one thing I haven't done though is use a Handgun to harvest a deer or hog. I have wanted to do this since I was a teenager and I'm now 42 years old. I recently purchased my first hunting revolver a stainless 10" Ruger Super Blackhawk to help me in this endeavor. I have high expectations, but only time will tell......
Posted By: Marty307
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/28/2014 10:54 AM
I'm Marty. Been hunting with handguns for some time now. I live in Gillette, Wyo. and work on my family ranch. Packing iron is a way of life. Currently pack S&W M329 loaded with 44 Spc. Glad to be here.
Posted By: rmocarsky
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/30/2014 11:53 PM
Hey fellas,
I have been a member of the forum for about a year, but never have done this before.
Anyway, my name is Ray and I am 62 years old and live in the state of Maryland.
Been hunting for about 40 years and started handgunning about 10 years ago.
All I have ever killed with my SBH were a Razorback and a 7 pt. buck.
The boar took 2 shots,the buck 1.
Both were about 65 yards away and I was on foot.
My Ruger has an Ultradot on it and I use a Primos Trigger Stick.
I would really love to take game with my 1911 and my S&W 66 some day.
Anyway . . . some great reading to be found here, that's for sure!
Maybe someday when I retire in the next 2-3 years I will be able to get with you guys on a forum hunt.
Rmocarsky
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/31/2014 12:17 AM
Welcome to the madness folks. Don't be afraid to share your knowledge.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/02/2014 10:02 PM
My name is Michael. I have hunted deer for about 48 years. I have taken deer with rifles, shotguns, long bows, recurves, compound bows, crossbows and now revolvers. I enjoy hunting with my revolvers the most and have taken (6) deer with a 44 mag. I now want to start hunting with my GP100.
Michael
Posted By: germantrelew
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/22/2014 12:12 AM
Hello everyone ..... my name is Germán Mine, I live in Patagonia in Argentina Republic for 13 years ..... I practice shotgun hunting, but in recent years I'm trying to practice a lot to try to catch something with any of my handguns .......
Although I have hunted some birds with my Rexio -22 caliber single shot ....
Also possess a small Ruger Bearcat a Smith 6 "inches, a Ruger SBH 10 172 inches and incorporates a recent 5.5-inch Ruger Vaquero .44 magnum caliber .....
My "baby" is an Encore in .308 winchester .......
Greetings .....
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/22/2014 1:03 AM
Hello Germán,
Welcome to the site. You have a great gun in the Encore.
Gary
Posted By: germantrelew
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/23/2014 6:52 PM
Thanks .... if truly excellent weapon ....... and few found in Argentina .......
Greetings ...
Posted By: lyytinen
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2014 1:43 AM
Hey all, I'm Bob. I've been hunting for about 35 years on and off, mostly on since about 1995. Until thi year I've been using modern archery tackle, high powered rifles, shotguns and modern muzzle loaders. I decided to get into handgun hunting this year and have picked up a vintage Smith and Wesson M57 no dash 41 mag with 6 inch barrel. I've decided to only use open sights for now since I dint want to drill and tap the M57. I mostly hunt in Virginia, but have been known to travel out of state on occasion.
I've yet to take a trophy animal and I like to say thats because I hunt for meat, not trophies. Truth is I haven't had a trophy animal in my sights. There have been a few years that I had decided to only shoot trophy animals and had an empty freezer, with the exception of small game after hunting season. Thats a lot of money spent on ammo for practice with no return on investment. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy hunting even if I don't see anything or get a shot off. Just being in the woods is all the threapy I need.
This year I plan on only hunting with a handgun during gun season. All I have left to do is pickup some .41 dies and bullets for reloading. I think thats the only way I can afford to practice enough to become proficient with the revolver. I didn't know how much different a revolver is from a pistol. I'm hoping to be able to keep my rounds within 6 inches at 50. Hopefully that is good enough. I've yet had to track more than 20 yds or use more than 1 shot to drop an animal, with the exception of a russian boar that I took with my 1911 (I'll never try that again). It took 13 rounds and it fell 6 feet from me, I almost needed new underwear....
Well I hope to gain a lot of knowledge from y'all in order to hone my revolver skills.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2014 12:07 PM
Welcome to the site, fellow Virginian!
Posted By: Solidcopy44
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/31/2014 3:24 AM
Hi,new to the forum and looks like a great site for handgun hunters to be. I'm Ryan and live and hunt in South Carolina. I've been handgun hunting exclusively since my late teens and now I'm in my late 30s. In all that time I've never met another handgun hunter in my home state but have met a couple from other states. Never could understand why it isn't more popular with hunters than it is. There loss I suppose. I like to hunt with revolvers and single shot pistols . Which reminds me deer season is already on in my area so I'd better hit the loading bench.
Posted By: flingwinger
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/02/2014 6:59 PM
Deer season is fast approaching here in TN. Shoot often and shoot well. I love venison and this web site. Lotta good info and good people here. Be safe y'all. Greg is present and accounted for.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/03/2014 1:14 AM
Welcome Greg.
Posted By: 45colttc
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/04/2014 4:10 PM
john from corpus christi texas
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/04/2014 5:00 PM
john from corpus christi texas
Welcome to the site, John!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/04/2014 5:50 PM
Welcome John!
Posted By: Hoggin
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/06/2014 1:40 PM
I'm chris Rhodes. I own bayside custom gunworks.
Gary. I emailed you trying to advertise here.
Anyways. Avid handgun hunter and that is what led me to smithing.
Posted By: JERRY M.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/14/2014 7:52 PM
Hello my name is Jerry. I have hunted small game with a pistol on and off my whole life and just in the last 2 yrs started after bigger critters. Deer and Pig are on the agenda for this year with several places to hunt. Mainly use a SRH in 44 with 280gr swift a-frames. I also love to fish!!!!!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/16/2014 4:25 AM
Welcome to the site Jerry!
Hey y'all,
Another new kid here. I'm in southern Oregon.
I've never really wanted to rifle hunt. I was getting into archery but since getting my CCW all my time has been put into my snubbies (live and dry). And one day while punching paper and mourning my archery time, it hit me like a sledgehammer to the chest. I could use my S&W 66-8 for whitetail!!!
So as a greenhorn I've decided, for training purposes, to go after the most vile, vicious and deadly game in my area, the western gray squirrel.
I want to thank y'all ahead of time for putting up with my ignorant questions and learnin' me a thing or two.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/16/2014 5:29 PM
Welcome to the site, Jerry and Coyote Medicine!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/16/2014 6:02 PM
I want to thank y'all ahead of time for putting up with my ignorant questions and learnin' me a thing or two.
One of the best things about this site is people are willing to share their knowledge without the arrogant attitude some people have on other sites. Everyone was a beginner at some point. Welcome to the site and let us know how the squirrel hunting goes.
Thanks for the welcome, Whitworth and pab1.
Posted By: DarkTimber
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/24/2014 10:34 PM
Hello, my name is Joe and I live in Washington State. I’ve been hunting and shooting for well over 40 years now. During that time I have acquired several handguns (I have a real passion for revolvers), a couple of which I bought with the intent of handgun hunting, but somehow never took that leap and committed to handgun only. I blame that partially on the fact that I enjoy all types of hunting – small game and big game – and hunt with bow, muzzleloader, shotgun and modern rifle.
Anyway, reading all of your posts and articles, and seeing all the pictures has sure lit a fire under me. Who knows! For now I’ll do a lot of listening and apologize in advance for all the newbie questions that you all have probably answered a dozen times.
Thanks.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/24/2014 11:03 PM
Welcome, Joe!
For now I’ll do a lot of listening and apologize in advance for all the newbie questions that you all have probably answered a dozen times.
No need to apologize. We're all newbies at some point.
Posted By: DarkTimber
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2014 5:02 PM
Thanks TN.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/27/2014 5:57 PM
Welcome Joe.
Posted By: X-Ray Eyes
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/30/2014 10:19 PM
Greetings from Michigan...
Thank you all for such a helpful and active website. Despite having grown-up on the edge of Chicago...that is Crook...or excuse me...Cook County, Illinois...I have had opportunity to enjoy firearm hunting and various shooting sports for most of my years. Having four brothers and a father from the "old school" of WWII who began his days in southern Indiana was a plus. I started with a Remington Nylon 66...and yes my children have used it.
Over the years I have had a particular interest in revolvers of all types and this was my entrance into reloading almost 3 decades ago. The .45 Colt/S&W Schoefield are favorites. A cap and ball Ruger Old Army (a gift from my wife) was the gateway to the world of original black powder and as a family there have been many pounds of GOEX and long hours on the ranges in Friendship, Indiana and elsewhere.
I have many times considered handgun hunting however even in a hunting state like Michigan and in several gun clubs there were very few handgun hunters and most with a passing interest. After reading Big-Bore Revolvers I had more to work with and now plan on my first deer hunt....handgun style....this Fall.
BTW my career is in medical diagnostic imaging and therefore the name and picture of Wilhelm Roentgen who in 1895 discovered something called "x-rays" and started a whole new industry.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/30/2014 10:46 PM
Welcome to the site and welcome to the brotherhood of handgun hunters!
Posted By: paulg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/07/2014 11:54 PM
This looks like a good place to be. I haven't hunted with a handgun yet but I just traded into a Ruger 5.5" Super Blackhawk so it just seems natural to try and kill some meat with it. I'm in Eustis Florida so a trip to Bear Bridge Ranch will be in order shortly.
Posted By: trlcavscout
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/12/2014 4:22 AM
My name is Travis, I live in northern Colorado. I am new to handgun hunting and due to some bad stuff this year I am not hunting anything this fall but I will be hunting solely with a handgun next year. I have rifle hunted for years and then archery hunted the last 8 years or so, so handgun to me is the next natural challenge. I have hunted CO, WY, AZ, and NE. I won't hunt in colorado anymore due to the politics I don't want to support but next year it's back to turkey, deer, antelope and maybe elk in WY and NE.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/12/2014 2:12 PM
Welcome to HHM, Travis. Sorry to hear you won't be hunting this fall, but good luck next year.
Posted By: U4JF
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/23/2014 4:58 AM
Hello from West Virginia! I am newer to hangun hunting. I have taken a hog with my .44 Mag but no luck on deer last year. Hope to learn here and get better. Thanks everyone.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/24/2014 1:03 AM
Welcome - you've come to the right place.
Posted By: JMK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/30/2014 10:16 AM
I'm Jeff. I have hunted with my Contenders since they came out. I hunt northern Wisconsin. I have harvested deer and am a predator hunting fan. I want to include using a revolver in my exploits.
Posted By: 3_tens
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2015 5:03 AM
I am Lile originally from Tennessee but transferred to Oklahoma 36 years ago. Took my first hand gun deer in 1971. Currently starting my first long range pistol under the guidance of Ernie B.
Posted By: EddiePA
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/26/2015 9:49 PM
I'm Eddie from the Pocono Mountains in PA. Grew up in NJ where it's shotgun, muzzleloader or bow allowed for hunting. Finally escaped to the free state of PA in 2001. I have always preferred handguns to long guns for both plinking or long range precision shooting. Much more satisfying hitting your intended target with a handgun than a rifle. I own my fair share of rifles, but they take a backseat to my handguns. Preferred cartridge is 45 Colt.
Posted By: cessna
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/29/2015 8:56 PM
This is Cessna from Northern New Mexico. I used to hunt a lot with a handgun in the 60's but got away from it. I've hunted several places in NA and Mexico with my rifles. After just reading an article by Mark Hampton in Safari Magazine I got real interested again. After I return from a hunting trip in a few weeks, I'm going to look into it further. Things have really changed since the 60's. Looking forward to learning some things, and maybe contribute some things. Thanks.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/29/2015 9:24 PM
Welcome to the site Cessna. There are a lot of good folks here that will be happy to share information. Things have changed a lot in some ways but not so much in others. We do have far more options these days and bullet technology is awesome compared to the 60's.
Posted By: K31Scout
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/27/2015 8:00 PM
I'm Willy from northern Michigan and have been bow hunting whitetails since I was 11. This year I'm going to use my new Redhawk 44mag in rife season. I am an avid pistol/rifle shooter but this is my first revolver capable of taking big game. I hand load and am enjoying the 44 which I'd sure hate to have to buy ammo for at today's prices. So while I don't have much to contribute, I am enjoying the site and everyone seems happy to be here.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/27/2015 11:58 PM
Welcome KE1Scout! I have only been a part of this group for a few months but I have really enjoyed it. The people here are very helpful and many are very knowledgeable. I am a lot like you. I have been a bow hunter for many years. I have killed many with a muzzleloader and rifles but only started handgun hunting a few years ago. I have a Redhawk also and a couple of 357 mags. I have killed most of my handgun deer with my Redhawk. I think you have made a good choice in handguns.
I am sure you remember your first deer with a bow. That is how you will feel when you take your first deer with a handgun.
The day after Christmas this year I was hunting with my GP 100 when I saw three does working my way thru the woods. It took a few minutes for one of the deer to give me a shot. I later told my son that that gave me the biggest rush I had had in years.
I have killed several good bucks with my bow, muzzleloader and rifle but none of them made me feel that way.
Enjoy this new passion.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2015 12:51 AM
I'm Willy from northern Michigan and have been bow hunting whitetails since I was 11. This year I'm going to use my new Redhawk 44mag in rife season. I am an avid pistol/rifle shooter but this is my first revolver capable of taking big game. I hand load and am enjoying the 44 which I'd sure hate to have to buy ammo for at today's prices. So while I don't have much to contribute, I am enjoying the site and everyone seems happy to be here.
Everyone has something to contribute, pics of your guns / practice sessions /targets, the list goes on... Welcome to the site.
Gary
Posted By: AZShaun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/14/2015 3:35 PM
My name is Shaun, and I am a new hunter entirely. I have been reading what I can to get started, and looking to go out for my first time soon, as time permits. I am looking to start small with rabbits and coyotes as they are year round, no draw, and the AZ desert is only 20 minutes away! I figure it would be a good way to start and see what my 357 and 41 mag can really do before trying to tackle the bigger prizes.
Anyway, I am looking forward to my first successful hunt. Especially with my handguns.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/25/2015 8:21 AM
Welcome to this site AZShaun! You will find this site full of helpful people who know handguns and hunting.
Posted By: JERRY M.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/23/2015 5:51 PM
Hello my name is Jerry, my nephews call me uncle CoCo hence the nickname. I've hunted small game with a 22 pistol and hope to move on up this year with a 41 mag possibly. The only other revolver I'm looking at is a Ruger single-seven in 327 Fed. Mag. for possible Turkey (in Missouri) and Coyote.
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/24/2015 2:14 AM
Welcome to the madness. Lots of good guys and info here.
Posted By: mart
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/16/2015 8:52 AM
Great looking site here. I'm Mart from Alaska. Always loved revolvers, especially Ruger Bisleys. I am moving more toward being a handgun hunter every day. I have taken a deer and a cougar many years back with a 41 mag but am getting more serious about handgun hunting. I've enjoyed what I've seen so far on this site. Looks like a great bunch.
Mart
Posted By: karl
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2015 2:12 AM
Hello
My name is Karl. I grew up with long guns and little exposure to pistols beyond a 45/410 contender I got some years ago for grouse on hiking and canoe trips. In effort to find something more exciting to hunt deer with then the mandatory shotgun and gain little more range, I got a 30-30 barrel this winter and have been developing a load with the Barnes flat tipped 150 grain TSX bullet. I have been trying some of the Barnes copper spitzer bullets but haven't found anything great yet. For fun and practice I got a 17 hmr barrel and had great fun with it in a recent prarie dog hunt with reliable head shots to 130 yards.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2015 2:49 AM
Welcome aboard all. Don't be afraid to post your experiences. Short guns are more fun!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/18/2015 3:06 PM
Welcome to the site, Karl!
Posted By: Coogs
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/29/2015 4:30 PM
Welcome, my friend!
Posted By: Still Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2015 1:51 PM
Hi Guys,
Well, lets see. I'm not one to talk about myself, but you won't know me if I don't. I live in Colorado, and have hunted for muley, elk, and bear since 1952. Yes, i'm an old fart who's 72, but who's counting? As you can tell by my name my preferred method of hunting is still hunting. It's what my dad taught me to do as a youngster, and i've stayed with it. It might not be the most effective way to hunt, but I find it rewarding, and enjoy it.
For the majority of my hunting i've used a Win 94 in 30-30 for my hunts. The last 5-6 years i've used a muzzleloader. Awhile back I had cancer removed from my cheek, and it left it very sensitive to recoil. I've always loved handguns, and shot CAS for many years using a couple of Colt 1860's. I've also carried a Taurus Tracker .44 mag with me when in the mountains for the just in case situations. I've never had to use it.
I've always been interested in handgun hunting, but never got around to trying it. I've never taken a shot over 100yds in all my years of hunting, and most were in the 50yd, or less range. Still hunting, and close shots go together. I've always used open sights in all guns, and will stick with that for handgun hunting. My vision stinks, and i've lost the sight in my right eye, but i'm stubborn about giving up open sights. I just get closer.
So, that's about where I am now. A new handgun hunter at 72, but pretty excited about it. I'm not sure if I should hunt with the Taurus, or get something bigger like a Redhawk, or maybe a 629. At my range it seems the 4" barrel on the the Taurus should work ok. It did ok for Elmer Keith, but I don't claim to be close to his talent.
Anyway, i'm glad to be here, and i'm sure i'll have a few questions now and then.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2015 2:19 PM
Welcome Karl and Pete!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2015 2:24 PM
Welcome to the site, Pete!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/07/2015 7:58 PM
Welcome to the site Karl and Pete. I am sure you will enjoy reading what the people here have to share.
Posted By: sw282
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/08/2015 5:41 PM
Hi 'still hunter'. l too have vision problems...The loss of a left eye long years ago left me with vision..Compounded by the problem of being left handed l had to learn stooting again due to the loss my dominant eye. l actually transitioned to rifle/shotgun on my right side quite well. But l stubbornly kept shooting handguns with my strong left hand...My most recent vision challenge is a cataract that has been forming on my good eye over the last few years...This is the biggest reason l have gone to a red dot on my hunting hadgun
Posted By: PsTaN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2015 8:05 PM
Hello all,
I'm from SW Alabama and am a lifelong hunter and shooter. Around 2 years ago I decided to do something I've toyed with for years and buy a handgun capable of taking deer-sized game. A Glock 20 followed me home one day and just last year I took a nice 150 Whitetail with it.
As of 2 months ago I purchased a Super Blackhawk Hunter and am slowly making it into the gun I want it to be ... My everyday hunting firearm. I hunt virtually all weekend every weekend of season and haven't taken a rifle but maybe 3 hunts in 2 years. I consider myself a handgun hunter these days, so this must be the place for me.
I look forward to to being here, learning, and contributing.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/21/2015 8:45 PM
Welcome to the forum, PsTaN! I think you'll fit right in with us miscreants.
Posted By: Jim The Brit
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2015 7:12 PM
Aye up lads,
I've actually made a more detailed intro/advice thread but nonetheless here's a little about me.
I'm Jim and from Yorkshire, England. Been hunting since i was a kid, wanted to handgun hunt for years but finally thinking about getting one or atleast the closest thing to a handgun as I can get. Big bores are my thing so it's safe to say I'm after a hand cannon. Currently serving in the Royal Navy as a aircraft engineer.
Posted By: GG
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/14/2015 9:38 PM
My name is Gabe.
I live down in Key West, Fl where I make a living as a police officer. Grew up hunting central Florida and got into handgun hunting couple years back. My father and I lost our lease last year after 10 years and in that time I was lucky enough to take numerous hogs, coyotes, turkeys, rabbits and random other game with a handgun. I didn't bother looking for a new prop this year becouse my wife is due In November with my first child. I thought the same thing, right at the beginning of deer season. I'll get onto something next year.
When I am not hunting or baby sitting society I am participating in the sport of aquatic hunting, spearfishing. I posted a couple of my keys spearing adventures in my pictures section.
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/14/2015 10:37 PM
Welcome, Gabe. Thank you for all you do for the people and watch yer back.
Posted By: Glockfrontier
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/15/2015 5:56 PM
Located in Central Missouri. Been hunting for several years and have always wanted to make the jump to handgun hunting. Hoping this site and the members can provide me with the help and advice.
Thanks
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/16/2015 4:08 AM
Welcome to the madness. Lots of great knowledge shared here.
Posted By: IAhandgunner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2015 7:03 PM
I'm Dave,
I am a chief of police in a small north central iowa town. I have been handgun hunting since I was 14 which is over 35 years ago. I hunted mostly small game and varmints. I ran coon hounds and a .22 handgun was the weapon of choice. hunted foxand coyotes , spot and stalk with contenders for a bout 10 years. That fueled the fire for the rest of my life as I now have specialty pistols, contenders and big bore revolvers. I hunt deer with muzzle loader handgun during the iowa early muzzle loader season and choose to carry and hunt just about everything with handguns. I do have some long range rifles which is another addiction. Traditional archery rounds out the mix of every weapon and every season. Have shot a lot of whitetails, a few bears and hogs with a handgun. looking for the next adventure!
Posted By: SChunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2015 12:13 AM
Hi Dave - welcome to Handgun Hunt! You'll find several here that enjoy similar pursuits, to include long range rifles and trad archery.
Be sure to share pics of those big IA bucks! I hunted pheasants years ago in Waterloo and was blown away what we'd run out of the standing corn...oh my!
Posted By: abner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2015 1:50 PM
Hi ya'll - My name is Darren and I'm a handgunaholic. Actually I'm new to hunting with handguns, only taken one deer, two years ago, with my .357 mag revolver and small game with a .22 so far. Since then I have bought a Thompson Contender frame and three barrels, a .22, a 7mm TCU, and a .357 Maximum, so I guess you could say I'm hooked. I started shooting my older handguns more to help with a flinch I had with rifles. Now they are all I can think about hunting with. My poor rifles are wondering what the heck happened. Thanks for a fantastic forum. I've received some great advice from the members here.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2015 2:22 PM
Welcome, this is a great group of guys.
Posted By: cobrad
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/07/2016 6:02 AM
Brad here. I've been hunting with handguns since 1976. Never got to serious about it until now. Working ranches and guiding in western Colorado for over 30 years I've had plenty of opportunity to hunt. Lots of game with bow and rifle, and a record book black bear with a Dan Wesson .44mag. Now shooting a FA 454 and planning on elk hunting with it next year. So far I've taken turkeys and marmots with it. Need a new challenge!
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/09/2016 6:19 PM
Welcome to HHM, cobrad!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/10/2016 2:16 AM
Welcome cobrad. You will enjoy this site!
Posted By: bosshawg
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/23/2016 11:13 PM
Hi,
I am new to this site...but wrote a brief question on my GP100 the other day. I've lived/hunted Florida, Texas and now southern Leftofornia. Can't wait to get back to south Florida. Currently I'm usually out looking for the elusive hawg....utilizing a 45-70 or 30-30. Now....as I'm aging...not wishing to carry as much and distances in the hills are generally short....I'm fascinated with handgun hunting...and have but a GP100 in 357m which groups 180 Grizzly hardcast and 158 Fed soft points adequately with open sites at 50 yds. Anyways......glad to begin my walk down handgun hunting lane.
Posted By: rawhidekid
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2016 3:49 PM
Welcome aboard, I am sure you will do fine with your 357.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2016 5:31 PM
Welcome to this site. There is a lot of knowledge on this site. Enjoy it.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/27/2016 5:32 PM
Welcome to this site. There is a lot of knowledge on this site. Enjoy it.
Posted By: S&W Shooter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2016 8:33 PM
My name is Brad from NW Tennessee. I am just breaking into handgun hunting. I have a S&W 686 357 Mag. I started with. I've taken it deer hunting a few times but never got a shot. I also have a Ruger Mk III 22lr I want to start using for small game. I have recently bought a Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag. so I'm looking forward to using these in hunting situations. I came here to learn the finer points of handgun hunting.
BW
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2016 8:38 PM
What length barrel do you have on your redhawk? I have a 5.5 inch redhawk in 44 mag that I have killed six deer with from 5- 75 yards.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2016 9:40 PM
Hey, Brad, where do you live? I'm in Martin.
Posted By: ranger140892
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/07/2016 3:02 PM
I'm Mike. I've been handgun hunting and competing with handguns I've built since late 70's. Hunted exclusively with handguns for many years but drifted back to rifles a couple of years ago. Now I'm building a couple new XP's and plan to travel hunt more.
Welcome
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/07/2016 4:37 PM
Welcome aboard, Mike. And welcome back to the passion!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/07/2016 7:03 PM
Welcome Mike!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2016 2:46 PM
Welcome to the forum, Mike!
Posted By: S&W Shooter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/12/2016 8:13 AM
Redhawk,
I got the 7.5" Barrel, but without the recesses for the Ruger rings. So far I like it!
BW
Posted By: tedro
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2016 5:40 PM
My name is Ted. I'm from northeast Ohio. I am a long time handgunner but never tried hunting with one. Hopefully get to draw blood with my BFR in 454 Casull or Smith 29-2 44 mag.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2016 5:59 PM
My name is Ted. I'm from northeast Ohio. I am a long time handgunner but never tried hunting with one. Hopefully get to draw blood with my BFR in 454 Casull or Smith 29-2 44 mag.
Welcome to the site, Ted and welcome to the handgun hunting fold!
Posted By: WyoJoe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2016 6:42 PM
Hopefully get to draw blood with my BFR in 454 Casull or Smith 29-2 44 mag.
Don't do it. It is an addiction for which there is no known cure. Truthfully I don't want one.
Welcome aboard.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/05/2016 10:19 PM
Welcome. You will find this group of handgun hunters full of good information that they are eager to share.
Posted By: WPrather
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/05/2016 11:50 PM
Hi, I'm Wesley. I'm a diehard bowhunter that has gotten bored with rifle season. I have a 14yr old boy that I have been enjoying hunting with since he was 7. Since he started hunting I have just pretty much been his personal guide and didn't really care if I killed a deer with a rifle or not as long as he did. Don't get me wrong I have still been hunting and killing a few deer after he has just for the memories we share together in the woods. I love Bowhunting because it's more of a challenge and rifle season has just lost a little of its appeal over the years. My boy will be 15 this year before rifle season and I believe it will be the first year I let him hunt on his own. Kinda, he will be close for a couple years just not right beside me. So I'm going to put the rifles away and try pistols only for more of a challenge and bring some excitement back to deer season. I already picked up a CVA v2 44mag, I have a new TC Encore frame and I'm going to order a TC g2 Contender frame here shortly. One thing I really like about the TC's is all the amazing different calibers and barrel options out there. It could get expensive quick but guns or bows or anything to do with hunting has been my addiction for as long as I can remember any.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/06/2016 1:41 AM
Welcome to the site. I bought the same CVA last year in 50 call muzzle loader. I love the gun.
Posted By: WPrather
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/06/2016 1:55 AM
Thank You, it seems to shoot good although I haven't had time to shoot it much because work has been crazy. I have been looking at all the different barrels for the TC's and it's really hard to decide. It's kinda like a kid in a candy store I want a bunch of them.lol
Posted By: Dirty harry
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/30/2016 3:41 PM
Greetings! My name is Harold. I've visited this website for years and finally decided to make the plunge and participate. Love big-bore revolvers, single-shot handguns and varmint rifles/cartridges. Limited handgun hunting experience, but I hope to change that. Thanks for building an awesome forum.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/30/2016 5:14 PM
Welcome to HHM, Harold!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/30/2016 6:00 PM
Welcome aboard!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/30/2016 6:10 PM
Welcome to the site, Harold!
Posted By: es 350
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/01/2016 11:40 PM
Hello everyone,
My name is Mike, I just found this site the other day , after browsing around decided I would sign up as seems all are friendly and helpful here.
I enjoy Hunting with anything but mostly handguns of any kind/shape or form.
Lately I have been modifying Glocks to hunt small game , varmints and Whitetails.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/02/2016 3:28 AM
Welcome, Mike! We're happy to have you.
Posted By: Mark Hargrove
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2016 2:20 PM
I am Mark Hargrove, from western Texas. I am a handgun hunter, primarily with Freedom Arms guns, though I quit for a good while ad get wrecking my right arm and got into Ruger No. 1's. Healed up now and getting back at it, pigs, whitetail and coyotes ...
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2016 8:40 PM
Welcome to HHM, Mark!
Posted By: PsTaN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/10/2016 11:37 PM
Welcome Harold, es 350, and Mike. I've been a member here for a year I guess ... I can tell you it's a great forum. Good information and good people here! Enjoy!!
Posted By: 44ForMe
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2016 2:50 PM
Been hunting for many years and want to start hunting with a Super Redhawk that I inherited. Thanks for having me, I will try to not get lost in all this great info!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2016 2:56 PM
Been hunting for many years and want to start hunting with a Super Redhawk that I inherited. Thanks for having me, I will try to not get lost in all this great info!
Welcome to the site, and welcome to handgun hunting!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/29/2016 3:47 PM
Welcome. If you are looking for good info on handgun hunting you are at the right place.
Posted By: ruger4570
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/09/2016 6:30 AM
Hi all. My name is Roger and I have hunted with handguns since I was about 15, when I bought an H&R 999 Sportsman for shooting rabbits and squirrels. That was 48 years ago. Shot my first big game with handguns about 9 years ago. I have lurked around here for the past few years.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/09/2016 9:13 AM
Welcome Roger! You will get much more out of this site if you join in.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/09/2016 12:54 PM
Welcome to HHM, Roger!
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/09/2016 9:50 PM
I haven't checked this topic for a while. Welcome ruger4570 and everyone else I've missed.
Posted By: AidenMike
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/23/2016 2:26 PM
i'm Kyle, n i originated "Roll Call Round 1"
i've hunted deer and small game by ALL methods since i was a youngin. i'm nearing 45 now.
i bought my first "deer gun" as a ruger redhawk in 1986 to hopfully get
the best new PSE inertia bowstrings. i used it off and on for a few years, and took my first handgun deer with it several years later(less deer population back then). i use handguns exclusively now. i love the TC's, "need an XP, and a good ruger revolver ain't bad to have around. i also love shootin, reloadin, and fishin.
....but 3 youngins sure do take a lot out of a man.
I am aiden and I'm new to posting on these forums. I've been reading for quite awhile now but I havent taken the extra step forward. Nice to see this thread and I thought I would take the initiative to post and maybe start posting more on these forums.
Posted By: Montana Lee
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2016 4:16 PM
Hello all. My name is Lee I have been hunting with a handgun for 25 years but not exlusively. Want to thank many of you for your input and opinions. I have researched many a wild hare here over the years decided to start posting and offer up some help from time to time. I am blessed to live in the Big Sky Country and have taken pedaters varmints several deer and a couple of antelope with handguns revolvers and ssp. My current platform is an encore with a 13" 358 win mgm barrel. I have a new 6x45 I hope to set up and use for winter varmints. Just picked up a SSK 375/454 jdj woodswalker waiting for it to arrive. Love them wildcats and the unique. Stuff. Thank you all again for the amazing group and recource this place is
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/30/2016 12:22 AM
Welcome to the group!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2016 10:28 AM
Welcome to the forum, Lee!
Posted By: reflex264
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/31/2016 12:24 PM
Welcome to all the new fellers. Pull up a log to the fire and have at it. Great bunch here.
Posted By: rougerocco
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/01/2016 7:16 PM
My name is Rocky, I have been hunting for 35 years mostly in Michigan. I have used handguns for side arm back up mostly. But have a Ruger .480 I am using solely now for deer. I would like to go hog hunting in the near future with it! Love learning and reading the forum. I am read them everyday to see what new stuff is there!!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/01/2016 7:57 PM
Welcome to the group.
Posted By: ScoutV2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/16/2016 1:10 AM
Hey guys. I'm new to the forum and also handgun hunting. I took my first handgun deer, a 4 point, week before last with my CVA Optima V2 in 44 mag.
I wanted to talk red dots vs scopes any opinions?
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2017 4:31 PM
Sorry to be so slow responding. I just saw this post. Welcome to the site. There are many guys with much more knowledge than me on this site but If you want to shoot over fifty yards I would choose a variable in the 2 x 8 power range.
Posted By: IKEWESSON
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/15/2017 1:42 AM
Im matt...been handgun hunting since the early 90s. Love it, my 454 FREEDOM ARMS IS MY FAVORITE. BUT also love my smiths...Also hunt with TC encore with .308 and .375 jdj. Hope to get my son into hunting with handguns also.
Lots of good hunting in colorado.
Posted By: Bayou Boy
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/12/2017 1:58 PM
I'm Randy. Started handgun hunting in 2007. I use TC Contenders, XP100 and RPM XL in 6.5 Creedmoor. Retired and live in Louisiana. Like to use a 44mag revolver for thick cover.
BB, can`t beat that 44 for the thick stuff.....
Posted By: Handgun400
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/16/2017 4:08 AM
I'm Jason and I have a problem. I'm addicted to handguns and hunting with them. Not exactly new here either but I was feeling left out.
South Arkansas, piney hills and river bottoms. Encore with 7mm-08, .223 and .460S&W. A Ruger SRH in Mr. Casull's favorite caliber and a few odds and ends here and there. More to be acquired.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/16/2017 6:12 PM
Hello Jason, what do you hunt with your 223?
Posted By: JonMontana
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/18/2017 11:29 AM
Old member returning... forgot old log on etc after many years not being here. Rupe and I have been friends for years.
So I'm returning to the family once again. I'm pretty much retired/disabled here in NW Montana, and it will be much more advantageous to handgun hunt in our woods which I now want to hunt 100% with. Currently I own a 4" .44 Magnum, but that will change in the next few months, where I have pretty much settled on wanting a Ruger SBH 7.5" in the same caliber.
Anyway I wanted to say howdy.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/18/2017 1:44 PM
Welcome back!
Posted By: sears224
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/12/2017 11:41 PM
Hi folks my name is Jeff. I've been a handgun hunter since 1981. I started with a T/C contender in 357 Max. Now have several calibers, revolvers, and auto's. I also started hand loading about '83. Hunting white tail is my favorite, but I also love to hunt small game. There is plenty of both, thank goodness, where I live in West Virginia.
Posted By: KJH
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/24/2017 2:10 AM
Greetings everyone, I'm Kevin my first deer fell to a 357 Colt trooper 20 some years ago and have been hooked since. I've played a few games of IHMSA . My priorities shifted when the kids arrived, but now I'm getting back to the hog legs. I'm not a big conversationalist but always looking for friends. I like what I have been reading while lurking around. Thanks a bunch
Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/24/2017 2:57 AM
Welcome to HH, neighbor.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/24/2017 7:54 AM
Welcome Jeff and Kevin#
Posted By: acolt
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/01/2017 3:08 PM
Hello, I'm Alex and I am new here. I live in Washington state but hunt mostly in Idaho and Montana. Primarily, I'm an archery hunter for over 30 years. I usually pull out the muzzleloader when I wind up with nothing during the archery seasons and a late hunt with the 7mm Rem Mag (rifle) backs everything up.
My hunting handguns are, until now, relegated to the range or coyote hunting. I think this year I'll shelf the rifle and try my luck with an Encore 7-08 or Super Blackhawk 44.
....this stuff in almost as addicting as archery!
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/01/2017 7:03 PM
Welcome aboard Alex. Both of your choice are excellent.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 06/02/2017 8:08 AM
Welcome you will love this group!
Posted By: 808sr
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/17/2017 4:19 AM
Hi folks,
Interested in handgun hunting skills, this looks like a good learnin' place. Thanks for putting up and supporting this site.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/17/2017 4:36 AM
Welcome! We're happy to have you.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/17/2017 7:47 AM
Welcome. You can learn a lot here.
Posted By: Chaser
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/18/2017 10:22 PM
Hello all..
I registered some time back but had never posted, but have read a lot of the pages under the handgun hunting segment. Its a shame that photo bucket has locked out a lot of there pictures because that would have made it that much more enjoyable!
I started hunting with a rifle, and handguns, went to bow hunting, then started hound hunting. Became pretty dedicated to the dogs and shooting my specialty pistols kinda fell by the wayside, although I still have them, but always had handguns around. Ive done a quite a bit of hunting and maybe can share some of that along the way?
Im married to my best friend and we all love everything outdoors!
Best, Billy
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Posted By: s4s4u
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/19/2017 1:17 AM
Welcome aboard, Billy
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/19/2017 1:25 AM
Welcome you will love this group
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/19/2017 2:43 AM
Welcome!
Posted By: JDK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2017 1:00 AM
Howdy all, I was a member a long time back. Life happened and I've been away for a while. I started lurking a while back and decided to join in again.
I started hunting whitetail and javelina with revolvers as a young teen. I enjoyed it a bunch and picked up a Contender in a trade about a decade later. I fell in love with it immediately. It came with a 10" 357 Max barrel. As I already loaded 357 Mag ammo, it was no big deal to load for the Max. I took a deer with it not long after. I later found a deal on an Armor Alloy Super 14 in 35 Remington and took a deer with factory Remington Core Lokt ammo. Enter children and life changes.
Fast forward a little and I've taken a few deer and a hog since then, but they were with rifles. My oldest is now an experienced hunter and we own some land near Kerrville, Texas which has whitetail and Axis deer, as well as an obnoxious amount of hogs. So, I've got the bug again. My reloading gear has been packed up for probably 12 years, so the Max is out for now. Also, arthritis and carpal tunnel have settled in, so I'm hesitant to unleash the 35 Remington Kraken. It was a hammer at both ends. So, I have a gently used Super 14 in 30-30 on the way and can't wait to sight her in! I look forward to hopefully posting a pic or two from the upcoming deer season. Thanks guys.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2017 1:52 AM
Welcome back.
Posted By: cfish2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2017 4:06 PM
Welcome back JDK. I use to be on the site a lot but sometimes life has a way of getting in the way of fun. I too am back. Missed reading about everyone's adventures and learning new things.
Posted By: JDK
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2017 7:53 PM
Thanks guys! I just have to be careful and make sure this forum doesn't make me buy more barrels!
Posted By: cfish2
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/15/2017 9:31 PM
Lol. Good luck with that.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/16/2017 4:24 AM
Thanks guys! I just have to be careful and make sure this forum doesn't make me buy more barrels!
Then you'd better leave while you're ahead.
Posted By: cessna
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/29/2017 2:07 PM
I live in NW New Mexico in the four-corners area. Have hunted with an old three-screw Super Blackhawk for years. Now am trying to get used to a 454. I don't seem to come across many handgun hunters in this area.
Posted By: FredJason
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2017 9:56 AM
Hello, everyone! Newbie here. I'm glad to have found this great online hunting community. I'm hoping to learn more from the other members here. Cheers!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2017 10:27 AM
Welcome to the site FredJason! I am sure you will like it here if you like to handgun hunt. I have learned a lot on this site and have much more to learn.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2017 2:08 PM
Hello, everyone! Newbie here. I'm glad to have found this great online hunting community. I'm hoping to learn more from the other members here. Cheers!
Welcome to the site!
Posted By: cessna
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/05/2017 2:51 PM
Welcome aboard Fred Jason. In the short time I've been here I have received a lot of help from some knowledgeable folks.
Posted By: FredJason
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/06/2017 3:04 AM
Thank you very much, everyone! Thank you all for the warm welcome!
Posted By: Garrett
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2017 6:13 PM
Hello all, name is Garrett. I'm an avid lifelong archer/firearm hunter. Grew up in Wisconsin and after college moved to Arizona some 20 plus years ago. I was taught hunting/shooting by the best... my dad. And now I'm passing it along to my 4 young kids.
Love my 44's but when the SBH 454 came out I jumped on it and haven't looked back! Slowly customizing it to fit my needs/wants. Thought it would satisfy my Big Bore curiosity... boy was I wrong! Need to add a 50 caliber someday.
This is my first time posting on any site. Chose here because this site is so educational, entertaining and friendly. I've learned a lot and continue to hone my skills by reading from the many contributors. You've also cost me a bunch of money... a lot of great handguns out there I didn't realize I "needed" to buy! Figured it was just time to say hello and appreciate this forum for doing so.
Posted By: jwp475
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/11/2017 6:49 PM
Welcome!
I am glad to hear the site was able to help you spend your money. 💰
Posted By: Garrett
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/12/2017 3:23 AM
Thanks! Look forward to participating more. Unfortunately I already identified my next purchase... watched the video of Max Prasac firing the 500 Linebaugh BFR! Dang it....
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/12/2017 4:02 AM
Welcome to the site. You will love it here.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/14/2017 3:19 PM
Thanks! Look forward to participating more. Unfortunately I already identified my next purchase... watched the video of Max Prasac firing the 500 Linebaugh BFR! Dang it....
Haha! Glad to see I was able to help you spend your money! Bunch of enablers!
Welcome to the site and looking forward to your participation!
Posted By: Garrett
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/15/2017 3:44 AM
Thanks! I hate to place too much blame at one mans doorstep, but after reading Big-Bore Revolvers, I knew I had to step my game up from my 44's. Then Ruger made it affordable for me with their 5 shot 454 SBH. I thought that would be enough to satisfy my curiosity but boy was I wrong! And this site and all of it's wonderful enablers are gonna make it tough I can see!
Posted By: Wojo
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2017 3:41 PM
Hello. My name is Jason. I go by Wojo and I am new to the handgun hunting world. I am a traditional bowhunter and I was looking to extend my possibilities for meat. I have nothing against rifle, I just like challenges and always liked revolvers. I am going to give handgun hunting a try this gun season here in PA. I am taking my Dan Wesson 15-2 8? barreled 357 out. I keep reading and some people are not a fan of 357 for Whitetail, but its what I have and am a decent shout out to 45 yards. Considering I am a trad bow guy, 45 is far! I have never killed an animal past 15yards and never with a firearm. So, I will see how I do!
I have been practicing and at 45 yards, I can keep my group to 5? with open sites. Any thoughts? I was hoping to get a scope put on it, but opening day is monday and I ran out of time!
Anyway, Any advise you can give a newbie would be greatly appritated! I have been reading the forums for a few days now and just registered!
~Wojo
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2017 9:41 PM
If you keep your shots within your comfort level and only take shots with the angle you would take with your bow you will do wel.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/24/2017 9:42 PM
Also welcome to the group. You will love it here.
Posted By: Wojo
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2017 1:23 AM
Thank you. I enjoy reading posts and learning about my new hobbie.
I was at gun shop today and they had scope mounts and a nice pistol scope to get me started. Going to shoot it all weekend and prepare for monday!
Now I have to get into re-loading.
~Wojo
Posted By: riorider
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2017 7:35 PM
I am from MI have been handgun hunting for ever it seems like!
I am a gunsmith with a store fron in Leslie we play with wildcats and build some unique ones at times! My current pasion is squirrel hunting with dogs,what a blast!
Posted By: Jeff460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2017 8:14 PM
My name is Jeffrey Locke and I am neophyte handgun hunter. I love the idea of handgun hunting all game from all over the world. I will begin by hog hunting in 2019 using my 460 Smith and Wesson 5 inch X-frame or my 500 Smith and Wesson 6 1/2 inch half-lug X-frame revolvers.
I use the 460 platform to shoot 454 Casull and my 500 platform to shoot 500 JRH Smith and Wesson Short magnum.
Posted By: Jeff460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2017 9:23 PM
Jeffrey Locke again. My rationale for using the X-frames as my platforms and a shorter cartridge of similar power in each is twofold. First, the idea of bullet-creep tying up and disabling the gun is mitigated by using the shorter cartridge in the longer cylinder of the X-frame. Secondly, the shorter barrels do not burn gun powder as well as longer barrels. Using a 5 inch barrel in the 460 and a 6 1/2 inch barrel in the 500 means the shorter cases of the 454 Casull and 500 JRH will burn their powder more effectively than the 460 Smith and Wesson Magnum and 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2017 1:53 PM
Hello Jeffrey -- good to see you made it over here! Looking forward to your contributions!
Posted By: curioushooter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/14/2018 3:26 AM
My name is Anthony, and I live in Indiana. I mainly hunt Whitetail deer on private and public land near my home and want to get more serious with handgun silhouette shooting.
Posted By: bscott
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/06/2018 1:17 AM
Hello my name is Brandon, I am from South Louisiana. I hunt in Alabama and Mississippi. I have been handgun hunting for quite some time. Please understand my next statement that i am going to make. I am one of the few African American handgun hunters who is trying share the experience with other Afro-American deer hunters to give it a try. I haven't had any success yet but I have some real good candidates. I think that the more we have enjoying the sport the better it is for us. I hunt with a TC 7-30 Bullberry and 358 Bellm. My overall favorite is my .357 Freedom Arms model 83. I have taken quite a few animals. Handgun hunting is very addicting!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/07/2018 6:57 PM
Hello my name is Brandon, I am from South Louisiana. I hunt in Alabama and Mississippi. I have been handgun hunting for quite some time. Please understand my next statement that i am going to make. I am one of the few African American handgun hunters who is trying share the experience with other Afro-American deer hunters to give it a try. I haven't had any success yet but I have some real good candidates. I think that the more we have enjoying the sport the better it is for us. I hunt with a TC 7-30 Bullberry and 358 Bellm. My overall favorite is my .357 Freedom Arms model 83. I have taken quite a few animals. Handgun hunting is very addicting!
Happy to have you on board, Brandon! I think we need to pull in all who are interested and I applaud your efforts!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/08/2018 1:41 AM
We are glad you joined us.
Posted By: Gary
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/16/2018 8:56 PM
Hello my name is Brandon, I am from South Louisiana. I hunt in Alabama and Mississippi. I have been handgun hunting for quite some time. Please understand my next statement that i am going to make. I am one of the few African American handgun hunters who is trying share the experience with other Afro-American deer hunters to give it a try. I haven't had any success yet but I have some real good candidates. I think that the more we have enjoying the sport the better it is for us. I hunt with a TC 7-30 Bullberry and 358 Bellm. My overall favorite is my .357 Freedom Arms model 83. I have taken quite a few animals. Handgun hunting is very addicting!
Welcome to the community.
Gary
from a number of past conversations I`ve had with Brandon I can say he is a young man that knows and enjoys hunting with a handgun... He sure can shoot his FA`s model 83 in 357....
Posted By: Marcel Behler
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 05/07/2018 3:42 AM
Welcome
Posted By: Benny8
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 8:07 AM
Hello my name is Aaron. I just joined the site. I am a toolmaker for Ruger Firearms in Newport, NH. This year will be my first year hunting with a handgun. I will be using a Ruger GP100 in .357 caliber. Most of my shots are 50 yards or less. I have had great success with the long guns and muzzleloaders. My wife and daughter hunts as well, and most of the time I accompany them. Makes sense to carry a handgun instead of the rifle. Look forward to learning about this new type of shooting/hunting.
Posted By: pab1
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 8:44 AM
Welcome to the site Aaron!
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 11:30 AM
Benny8: WELCOME. I DO NOT HAVE A GP100 357 BUT I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF POSTS ON THIS WEBSITE ABOUT GUYS USING A 357 GP100 TO HUNT AND KILL DEER. WHAT BULLET/AMMO WILL YOU BE USING?
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 4:20 PM
Welcome to the site. I have a GP 100 that I killed one doe with four years ago. I was using a BARNES 140 all copper bullet. She dropped in her tracks. You are going to love your new passion.
Posted By: CW3MKC
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 8:16 PM
Hi, Mike here. Just joined a couple of days ago.
Working with a Bisley Blackhawk in 45 Colt getting ready for Fall/Winter hogs in Central Texas.
Best
Mike
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/28/2018 10:08 PM
CW3MKC: GOOD CHOICE OF GUN AND CALIBER! WELCOME.
Posted By: Hendog
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/29/2018 7:05 PM
Welcome! I am a retired USAF Master Sargent. I have been Hunting with handguns since the early 1980`s. I own many but, my go to gun is a 44mag Super Redhawk.
Posted By: Benny8
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 09/30/2018 7:19 PM
Thanks Guys! I am looking at Hornady 158 grain.
Posted By: adbhowler
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2018 3:23 PM
My name is Mike and I am new to the forum. I am a Systems Engineer. I live in Parker Colorado and picked up handgun hunting only a few years back. I grew up with guns/hunting as my father was an instructor and a gun smith. I own a Ruger SRH in 454, a Ruger SBH in 480 Ruger and my most recent purchase is a Magnum Research BFR in 500 JRH. I enjoy hunting and fishing a most things outdoors. Looking forward to my first "huge" game hunt next September, North American Bison. Thanks for having me.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2018 3:54 PM
Welcome Mike. You are going to love it here.Ok
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2018 11:09 PM
adbhowler: 454, 480 AND 500 JRH, YOU COME TO THE FORUM PREPARED, WELCOME.
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/09/2018 12:36 AM
Welcome to the website, Mike!
Posted By: Jeff460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/16/2018 7:31 PM
Jeff460 here and happy to enjoy this wonderful site. I have been assaulted by an unforeseen financial liability so I have no money available as I had earlier promised. Nonetheless, I will be doing so someday as long as I am still alive with a sound mind intact. It is my estimation that I STILL have a sound mind.
My name is Ryan. I love hunting with handguns! I have a 7mm TCU Contender, .44 Mag Encore Pro-Hunter, a stainless .357 Ruger SBH Bailey, and I am getting into building more custom handguns for hunting. Good to be here!
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/18/2018 2:50 AM
RYAN: WELCOME. WE WANT TO SEE THOSE CUSTOM HANDGUNS, AND YOUR HANDGUN HUNTING.
Thanks! I'm putting together some guns that I've always dreamed about for me to test out. I'll put up pictures soon!
Posted By: Deerhunter243
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2018 2:55 PM
My name is Curt. I?m from New Jersey and have never hunted with a handgun due to local laws. I?m a diehard bow hunter and gun hunter though and I feel that all forms of hunting should be supported
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2018 9:41 PM
Welcome
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/10/2018 9:41 PM
Welcome
Posted By: Arkansas Paul
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2018 12:53 AM
Hello all.
Paul here from central Arkansas. I don't know how I just found this forum. I am a member of a few others, and in fact, I recognize a few of you from them.
I'm in the legal field. Right now I'm the trial court administrator for a circuit judge, and am a law student at night. Unfortunately that has left me little time over the past 3 years to do very much loading or shooting. I still lurk on the boards when I can and live vicariously through you all. Hopefully I'll have more free time soon and will get to go burn some powder.
I've never killed a game animal with a handgun, but that is something I hope to remedy soon.
I have a 7.5" Blackhawk in .45 Colt and a 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk in .44 mag that should be more than up for the task if I can get one within 40-50 yards.
On my short list is a revolver that I can mount an optic on to extend that range a bit.
Anyway, glad to be here.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2018 1:05 AM
Welcome to the site, Paul! Good to see you?ve made it here!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/25/2018 1:31 AM
Welcome to this site. You will love it here.
Posted By: Huntrick
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2018 2:29 PM
My name is Rick, now 67, have been a past member of HHI, started hunting with handguns in early 80's, have taken a number of whitetail deer, a great mulie (#2 HHI for 1994), three pronghorn, some varmints, coyotes, etc. Love hunting/shooting/fishing, and a former trapper when I lived in Vermont. Recently retired. Two contenders, with 44, 358jdj, and 257jdj barrels. Several big bore revolvers and a couple of 1911's etc. Starting bucket list issues, and hunt a lot with the bow as well. Bucket lists includes Water buff with a big bore revolver, Asian buff with archery, and Croc with one of my contenders!!
Posted By: Pa. Mike
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 12:29 AM
Hi ! My name is Mike and I have been hunting with handguns for 40 plus years but almost exclusively since the early 1990's. I was fortunate to meet Doc Rogers in the mid 1990's and he has been a constant good friend and mentor in my handgun endeavors. I have Freedom Arms Revolvers , S&W's , T/C 's , but my favorites are my HS-Precision and Rem. XP-100 single shots. I enjoy collecting and shooting as much as I do hunting with the pistols above. I've been to Alaska hunting three times and enjoy deer and varmint hunting.
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 12:32 AM
Pa. Mike: WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG TO GET HERE? WELCOME.
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 12:48 AM
Welcome y'all. This is a great site!
Posted By: Paul_H
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 1:48 AM
Paul from AK. I've been thinking my 50th birthday next year will be a good enough reason to get a 500 JRH. I started doing some research on the 500 JRH and came across this forum. I see quite a few familiar names from other forums.
I'm hoping that now that my kids are through high school I'll have some time to go hunting. They were all involved in cross country and that pretty much kept me out of hunting for 10 years.
Finally took my first moose last fall. While I had my 480 on the hunt, I ended up taking the moose with my 350 rem mag rifle.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 11:10 AM
Welcome Mike and Paul! You will fit in great here. Enjoy the site.
Posted By: adbhowler
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2018 6:11 PM
Welcome everyone. I have found this to forum to be a wealth of information from some very nice and knowledgeable people. Have fun and good hunting!
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/05/2018 6:30 AM
Welcome guys. Paul H, I too will be turning 50 next year. Maybe I need to be saving for the BFR I want.
Posted By: steveb062
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/07/2018 10:57 PM
Steve here- been "lurking" for a couple years. I love trad archery, flintlocks, & handgun hunting. killed my first deer last year with my Ruger Bisley Hunter 44 after 20 plus years of trying.
Posted By: Huntrick
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/18/2018 2:53 AM
Rick here, been handgun hunting since early 80's. Recently retired. Own 358jdj, 257jdj, 44 mag contender, 454 Taurus, 44 mag model 29, and. a pair of 1911's and a 22 pistol. Have taken a number of whitetails with 44's, and mule deer and antelope with the 358 and 257, as well as a small pile of prairie dogs in Wyoming. Big game hunting is my passion, with bow, gun, or handgun. Have been all over the rockies from NWT to New Mexico. Love to shoot all kinds of low level competition (skeet, practical, bowling pin).
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/18/2018 10:02 AM
Steveb/Huntrick, welcome to you both. Jump in here and don't be shy. It's a great sight for a rare shared interest. Make sure to visit the bragging board too and post pics of your handguns and handgun kills!
Posted By: Lynn Bear
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/21/2018 2:37 AM
Hello folks, my name is Lynn ( I?m a man) 😂. I am 61 years old and live in central Pennsylvania. I have been hunting since I was 12. I have been hunting with a revolver on and off for 35 years. I always used my.44 Magnum Super Blackhawk for deer. I am interested in hunting fall turkey here in Pa with my Taurus M66 with six in barrel. I am a reloader and bullet caster also. I usually shoot targets and steel plates for practice which is once or twice a month. Thanks for excepting me as a member.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/21/2018 9:16 AM
Welcome to the site Lynn
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/21/2018 12:32 PM
LYNN: WELCOME AND START SAVING YOUR MONEY, YOU MAY BE WANTING ANOTHER GUN OR 2 SOON.
Posted By: WARDOG
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2018 1:44 AM
My name is Reno. Long time 'lurker' and finally joined.
I'm 52 years young. Retired LEO from the mountains of northern California. I came to my senses and moved to Idaho to live free (California is nuts!).
I was raised in the mountains and have hunted since I was 12 years old.
My hunting preferences are deer, hogs and black bear. I am currently climbing a steep learning curve on Elk. I hope to harvest my first Elk with my .500 JRH BFR (thank you Tertin & Co.).
Many on the board know me as a machinist / barrelsmith for JRH for several years. I look forward to meeting more like-minded shooters, and to strengthen my knowledge base.
Cheers -
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2018 3:04 AM
Welcome Wardog. I hope to someday get a chance to hunt black bear.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/31/2018 3:42 AM
My name is Reno. Long time 'lurker' and finally joined.
I'm 52 years young. Retired LEO from the mountains of northern California. I came to my senses and moved to Idaho to live free (California is nuts!).
I was raised in the mountains and have hunted since I was 12 years old.
My hunting preferences are deer, hogs and black bear. I am currently climbing a steep learning curve on Elk. I hope to harvest my first Elk with my .500 JRH BFR (thank you Tertin & Co.).
Many on the board know me as a machinist / barrelsmith for JRH for several years. I look forward to meeting more like-minded shooters, and to strengthen my knowledge base.
Cheers -
Great to have you here! Check your PMs!
Posted By: Rockman
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2019 1:17 AM
Hello to all. I have been lurking around here for a couple years, but figured it was time to get on board. I moved to a rural property last spring which has pushed me to get a few new toys. And I blame a few folks here for the new additions, too. Lol. Picked up a CVA Scout 243 pistol, a CVA Optima V2 pistol, and now ordered a T/C Contender G2 frame, in the last few days/weeks. Let the fun begin. Great site you all have here.
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2019 12:41 PM
WELCOME
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/03/2019 10:25 PM
Welcome to all!
Posted By: RSW
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/05/2019 7:55 PM
I'm Steve and new to this site. I've been a lurker for a long time. I'm not much of a joiner I guess. I've been hunting and shooting guns all my life. I've shot in IDPA, GSSF, and organized bowling pin matches. I've also hunted small game and varmints with handguns. I decided this year I would go deer hunting with a handgun and now I'm hooked! I killed a doe with my Optima CVA pistol in MZ early season. Then I killed a small buck and a doe in regular gun season with a four inch S&W 44mag.!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/05/2019 8:34 PM
Welcome Steve. You will love it here.
Posted By: Hards80
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2019 6:40 PM
Hi all, been lurking around the forums for a while now, thought it was about time to join. I have been hunting and shooting all my life. I have been handgun hunting since the early 2000s. I have taken several whitetail with my SRH 454 7.5" (mostly with the discontinued 260gr Partition, now using 300gr A-frame), several varmints with a Colt Python and countless squirrels/rabbits with a S&W 63. I also have a S&W 29 Classic DX 8 3/8 and a 686+. I have moved south to Florida, looking to get into hog hunting. Probably use that as an excuse to buy a new gun
Several options including a Redhawk 45 colt (to try out those long 405gr Garretts), Bisley SBH 480, or the BFR 50jrh. Just trying to decide how practical I want to be.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2019 6:52 PM
Hi all, been lurking around the forums for a while now, thought it was about time to join. I have been hunting and shooting all my life. I have been handgun hunting since the early 2000s. I have taken several whitetail with my SRH 454 7.5" (mostly with the discontinued 260gr Partition, now using 300gr A-frame), several varmints with a Colt Python and countless squirrels/rabbits with a S&W 63. I also have a S&W 29 Classic DX 8 3/8 and a 686+. I have moved south to Florida, looking to get into hog hunting. Probably use that as an excuse to buy a new gun
Several options including a Redhawk 45 colt (to try out those long 405gr Garretts), Bisley SBH 480, or the BFR 50jrh. Just trying to decide how practical I want to be.
Welcome to the site!
I used those 405 Garretts in my SBH .454 and they worked pretty well (killed a big water buffalo with that set up).
Posted By: Hards80
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2019 7:14 PM
Thanks for the welcome Max. Actually I need to try those 405gr in my SRH since I already have that. The internet had told me the 1:24 wouldn't stabilize it, until I had read some of your other posts somewhere that it stabilized fine.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2019 7:25 PM
Welcome to the site! You will love it here.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/16/2019 7:31 PM
Thanks for the welcome Max. Actually I need to try those 405gr in my SRH since I already have that. The internet had told me the 1:24 wouldn't stabilize it, until I had read some of your other posts somewhere that it stabilized fine.
I was also under the impression they wouldn't work, so I tried them out and got great accuracy, and terminal goodness.
Truth be told, I don't think they offer anything over the 365 grain loads.
Posted By: Paul_H
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/06/2019 5:48 PM
It's funny how you can read all these statements about what won't work on the internet, you try it and find that often what won't work, works great.
I'd read WFN's can't shoot accurately below 1200 fps, and I'm sure the internet would say a .480 can't stabalize a 460 gr bullet. Yet in my 480 SRH I was getting 1" groups at 50 yds with a 460 gr WFN crossing the chrono at 1050 fps. I sent some of them to a fellow 480 shooter who loaded them up to 1100 fps in his 480 and took them to the linebaugh seminar in ~2004. In the penetration tests he got 38" penetration in wet newsprint (bullet on the left) and 12" of newsprint and 2+" of bone (bullet on the right)
He did say when he tested at extended ranges they started to fly wild at about 175 yds. Still, not bad for something the experts say won't work. Bullets were cast from straight ww's and dropped from the mold into a 5 gal bucket full of water to quench.
Posted By: Leftysixgun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2019 3:24 AM
Hello, Im Steve and Im new to site. I live in north Alabama. Ive been shooting for 30yrs and reloading for 20-25yrs now. I have a serious interest in revolvers, mostly single actions but I do enjoy some DAs. Ive been handgun hunting off and on for a few years. This year I set a personal goal as to take a coyote with my SA revolvers. That has already been met by 2 coyotes since the start of the year. The first was 45yds with a 5 1/2? 44spl Ruger Flat Top and the 2nd was 49yds with a 45 colt Bisley Hunter.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2019 8:57 AM
Welcome Steve. I grew up in Alabama but have lived in North Carolina for 31 years. I lived in Sardus and worked in Albertville. Where are you from?
Posted By: Leftysixgun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2019 11:48 AM
I spent part of my childhood in south Florida and the brother and I moved to north Alabama in 1988. He left after college and I stuck around. Honestly, I cant really say where Im from.....lol
I am an Ohio transplant originally but I have no memory of ever living there. Dad was in the Airforce so we moved a little, but not like the typical military family.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/28/2019 4:30 PM
That being said Alabama is a good place to call home.
Posted By: NYhandgunner
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2019 8:06 PM
Hi, my name is Rob, born, raised, live and work in New York. I started handgun hunting in the mid 90's with 629, then John Linebaugh built a 45 for me and then a FA 454 topped with a 2x Leupold. Most recently I've been carrying a Glock 20, 10mm with a RMR on top. I did use a T/C Contender for a bit but liked big bore single too much. Elmer Keiths writings really hit home with me. I started handloading then because couldn't buy any warm 45 loads and 454's were very expensive and only available from FA.
Most of my hunting is upstate NY consisting of whitetails and bear, but I have made it to Alaska for Caribou and I'd like to plan a cougar hunt in the not too distant future. I belonged to HHI and couldn't wait to read the next issue of The Sixgunner with great stuff from Dr. Larry Rogers "The Hitman", John Taffin and everyone's experiences. I haven't done much handgun hunting in the past 10 years or so, life got in the way. Now I got bit by the bug again, badly. So much so I just ordered a BFR in 500 Linebaugh to get back on track. So, if anyone has any good loads they'd like to share...I'd really be interested. Thanks and glad to be here!
Posted By: MrMcPorkchop
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/02/2019 9:44 PM
...It's funny how you can read all these statements about what won't work on the internet, you try it and find that often what won't work, works great.
I'd read WFN's can't shoot accurately below 1200 fps, and I'm sure the internet would say a .480 can't stabalize a 460 gr bullet. Yet in my 480 SRH I was getting 1" groups at 50 yds with a 460 gr WFN crossing the chrono at 1050 fps. I sent some of them to a fellow 480 shooter who loaded them up to 1100 fps in his 480 and took them to the linebaugh seminar in ~2004. In the penetration tests he got 38" penetration in wet newsprint (bullet on the left) and 12" of newsprint and 2+" of bone (bullet on the right)...
I cast some 325 WFN quenched in a bucket of water and use them in my 45 LC Blackhawk, they are only 1150 fps, and they will shoot ragged groups at 25 yards when I do my part. They go through pig shoulders like hot butter.
Eric.
Posted By: MaineDude
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/08/2019 7:28 PM
I made my first post in the forum "To all Lurkers". Just checking in, my name is Benajah and I from Maine. Love hunting with my handguns, not as good as most of you but I do what I can. I'm a reloader, Army Infantryman vet, love the outdoors. Avid bass fisherman. I hunt with a Ruger 22/45, Ruger single ten and T/C contender .410 14" pistol for small game. For big game I use a S&W M29-3 8 3/8" and a smith 629 5". That's just about it, hello and hopefully I'll be posting some new successful hunts.
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/17/2019 4:42 PM
I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY POSTS LATELY FROM RETIRED SHERIFF RUSSELL COTTLE. IS HE OK?
Rey He was on SAs forum about 2 hours ago.
Hi guys. I'm David: Husband, Dad of 3 daughters (29,27,23) better than I deserve, and help my boss push electrons around in a controlled manner.
I purchased 2 Magnum Research Lone Eagle barrels Chrome & Black in 7mm-08 and 1 stock around 1995. The Black LE received the stock and JD Jones (SSK Industries) spec'd parallax free @ 100yds Simmons 2.5-7x32. Will soon be laying the Chrome LE into a stock I just purchased today on gunbrokerdotcom. Going to need your input/help on a nice variable hunting scope for it.
Oh, if we ever meet, I'm very hard of hearing from 10yrs in the Corps. If you're talking in a normal voice and are half way across the room... I swear I hear Charlie Brown's teacher's voice.
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/15/2019 2:33 AM
Welcome David and thank you for your service. I have a 15 inch 7-08 TC Encore. One of my favorite barrels.
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/15/2019 11:50 AM
Hey David, welcome to the site. This is a great place.
Posted By: Memtb460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2019 4:16 PM
Howdy from Winchester, Wyoming. I should?ve joined this forum years ago, but, have been away from Handgun Hunting for almost 30 years. Trying to get back into handgun hunting, hoping to get a deer or elk, or both, this year with my S&W 460 XVR (400 grain hard cast bullets).
I started hunting at around age 5 ( following my Dad and relatives thru the woods of Central-Louisiana). First centerfire rifle (Win. Model 88 in .308), at age 14....started handloading soon after ( Lee Loader kit), first centerfire handgun at age 16 (S&W Model 28), started handloading immediately. Started casting my own bullets at around age 18.
Took an antelope and a bear in the late 1980?s with my S&W 629 (cast bullets)....but put my handgun away, and went 100% rifle in the late ?80?s!
Many years ago I did some long distance running, raced motorcycles, and a couple of years dirt track cars (till I went broke).
My wife and I hunt, fish (a little), RV, and work too hard around our place. Collectively, we have 13 grandkids and 4 great grandkids! memtb
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2019 4:38 PM
Better late than never! Welcome to the forum!
Posted By: Memtb460
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2019 4:41 PM
Thanks Max, watched your program on Amazon Prime a few days ago! Good job! memtb
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 08/18/2019 4:57 PM
MEMBT460: OLD BLOOD, BUT FRESH OLD BLOOD, WELCOME.
Posted By: BIZZMO
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/02/2019 3:28 PM
My name is Bud ,I go by BIZZMO. I just started handgun hunting last year.I unfortunately live in california and have been here all my life,been hunting deer (mostly Blacktail) since I was 12 I'm now 60 and have been reloading off and on for about 20 years but really got into the last 4years! One thing lead to another and I am now hooked on Big-Bore handguns.I have so much to learn and this forum is helping immensely.I get excited at times so please forgive me and let me know if I get out of line!thanks for your help everybody!
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2019 12:05 AM
Welcome
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 10/03/2019 10:23 AM
Welcome Bizzmo!
Posted By: Shortgun
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/26/2019 11:26 PM
Hello,
I?ve been off from this site for several years and now that I am retired for a year and a half, I?m able to get back here and learn and share with you folks. I currently have my old T/C Contender in 41 mag. Purchased in 1978, and Ruger SRH in 41 mag. and a Ruger GP100 in 357 mag. Since I have retired I?m able to hunt more and look forward to hunting MORE with a handgun.
Keith
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2019 12:44 AM
Good to have you back!
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2019 1:24 AM
Welcome back!
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/27/2019 4:54 PM
Welcome back, Keith!
Posted By: RJon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2019 2:02 PM
Hey. My name is Randy. Just joined Handgun Hunter, so I'm new to the site. Been hunting with Handguns since mid 1980's in PA. Started with Dan Wesson 357 Mag. but my latest favorite is Ruger SB Hunter Bisley 44 Mag. with Burris Redot. Reload my own rounds. Love to hunt, shoot targets, hike, and manage some land I have here in PA. Would love to hunt deer in Texas sometime soon. I'm retired a few years now and am enjoying the time I have to hunt. I served in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. Loved it! There's just a little bit about me.
Thanks.
Posted By: Randy M
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/10/2019 2:22 PM
Hey. My name is Randy. Just joined Handgun Hunter, so I'm new to the site. Been hunting with Handguns since mid 1980's in PA. Started with Dan Wesson 357 Mag. but my latest favorite is Ruger SB Hunter Bisley 44 Mag. with Burris Redot. Reload my own rounds. Love to hunt, shoot targets, hike, and manage some land I have here in PA. Would love to hunt deer in Texas sometime soon. I'm retired a few years now and am enjoying the time I have to hunt. I served in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. Loved it! There's just a little bit about me.
Thanks.
Welcome to the site Randy! Nice guns you have.
Posted By: Badubet
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/04/2020 9:34 AM
I?ve been off the site for about 2 years. Work threw me some curveballs about 2.5 years ago and moved me to Richmond, Va from my home in SC. About 2 years ago I thought I would retire early and move to Saint Maarten for a laid back ?retirement? and I sold most of my guns. That island got hammered by a hurricane before departure. Well I stayed in VA so my youngest son could finish HS and get a good start in college. Anyone in or around VA looking for someone to shoot or go hunting with let me know. My preferred caliber is a 500L or 22WMR.
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/04/2020 12:50 PM
WELCOME BACK
Posted By: Drycreek3189
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2020 7:15 PM
Hello from Texas, my name is Don. I?m mostly a deer, hog, and antelope hunter. Did it with rifle, bow and handgun, but when I got heavy into bow hunting, I kinda let the handgun hunting slide. Well, long story short, I?m taking a new interest in handgun hunting and I hope to have some stuff to share in the future.
Posted By: Whitworth
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2020 7:19 PM
Hello from Texas, my name is Don. I?m mostly a deer, hog, and antelope hunter. Did it with rifle, bow and handgun, but when I got heavy into bow hunting, I kinda let the handgun hunting slide. Well, long story short, I?m taking a new interest in handgun hunting and I hope to have some stuff to share in the future.
Welcome to the site, Don!
Posted By: T Pull
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/19/2020 1:55 AM
Hello from North East Louisiana. Got into Handgun Hunting In the early 80s with squirrel hunting (Contender/22 Mag). Favorites are Rugers and Contenders. Deer and Squirrel hunting are my favorites. Also love to plink, nothing quit as satisfying as filling a tin can full of holes. Enjoy reading the stories and pics.
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/19/2020 2:08 AM
T PULL: WELCOME
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/19/2020 10:58 AM
Welcome to the madhouse T Pull!
Posted By: T Pull
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 03/19/2020 1:33 PM
Thanks, love to read the stories and see the pictures. There are some beautiful guns out there.
Posted By: Bighorn
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/12/2020 7:52 PM
Hi all,
My name is Clark, and I live in southern Colorado. Enjoy shooting, and hunting with, my big-bore handguns, which include a Ruger original Vaquero Bisley .45 Colt, a Freedom Arms .454 Casull, a Ruger Super Redhawk .480 Ruger, and a Ruger Super Blackhawk .480 Ruger.
Have enjoyed Whitworth's posts here and on other sites, as well as his great videos and writings.
Posted By: Okie Hunter
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 07/13/2020 12:24 AM
Welcome Bighorn. Nice choice of handguns.
Posted By: klinoman275
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2020 2:36 AM
Good evening everyone, my name is Matt. I live in Central Florida. I am new to the handgun hunting discipline, this year being my first. It started with my love affair with the 45 Colt as a cartridge and developed into my new obsession. I have a Ruger SBH Bisley, topped with a Holosun 403c, chambered in you guessed it, 45 Colt! I plan on carrying it in the field this year for both deer and hogs.
I have very much enjoyed reading through these threads as an anon, so I figured it was time to actually sign up!
Posted By: Ernie
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2020 3:15 AM
Welcome Matt!
Posted By: 45MAN
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2020 12:23 PM
WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR 45 COLT
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/02/2020 8:19 PM
Welcome and good luck this season!
Posted By: Chance Weldon
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 11/03/2020 3:51 PM
Welcome to the forum, Matt!
Posted By: Hogan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/01/2020 7:37 PM
New guy here from Ohio. Hope to get out this Friday with my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter 41 Mag. I topped it off with a 1 inch UltraDot. I have taken a bunch of Ohio deer with the crossbow, I plan to keep my shots under 30-35 yards with the 41.
Posted By: gunslingerdad
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/02/2020 3:22 AM
Welcome Sir- that set up will do fine out to as far as you are capable- alot of guys on here are killing machines with their .41's. Just ask James.
Good luck on Friday.
Posted By: REDHAWK1954
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/03/2020 12:07 PM
Good to have you with us. This a great group of handgun hunters! You will enjoy it here.
Posted By: Hogan
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 12/04/2020 2:46 AM
Thanks for the welcoming! I have taken deer with just about everything but a handgun. Hopefully, I get a chance to harvest one.
Posted By: Tonopah
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 01/31/2021 11:36 PM
I just discovered this site the other day when I was looking for info on the .480 Ruger cartridge. I have a SRH coming soon in that caliber and will be reloading for it and for other calibers as well. I'm an old guy (73) but have been shooting for many years and used to reload quite a lot. Now I will get back into it and have a Dillon 550C on the way. I live in AZ (Glendale) but have a cabin up near Kirkland. I have steel set up there out to 500 yards and can shoot off my back patio. Time to set up the new press there and get to work.
I have enjoyed reading various threads on this site.
Posted By: KRal
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2021 12:38 AM
Welcome!
Posted By: gunslingerdad
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/01/2021 4:12 AM
welcome sir! age means nothing. that 480 will serve you well. let use know how things go when you get it up and running.
Posted By: Vance in AK.
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/02/2021 4:58 AM
I just discovered this site the other day when I was looking for info on the .480 Ruger cartridge. I have a SRH coming soon in that caliber and will be reloading for it and for other calibers as well. I'm an old guy (73) but have been shooting for many years and used to reload quite a lot. Now I will get back into it and have a Dillon 550C on the way. I live in AZ (Glendale) but have a cabin up near Kirkland. I have steel set up there out to 500 yards and can shoot off my back patio. Time to set up the new press there and get to work.
I have enjoyed reading various threads on this site.
Welcome!
I love my 7.5" SRH in 480. Great cartridge & very easy to load for. And it is a sweet gun to shoot!
Posted By: handgunhuntr
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 02/26/2022 2:03 AM
I'm Shawn from Pennsylvania. I have been hunting with handguns since the early 90's, starting out with my first deer with a Taurus 607 in 357 mag, and as I progressed moved to Contenders, Encores, and most recently Freedom Arms and now my favorite..BFRs.
Posted By: COR
Re: Roll Call Round 2 - 04/29/2022 1:08 PM
I’m just here as a friend of Shawn’s above so he is the one that leaked this to me … (and I missed Max). I am glad you all started this back up, it was always a hidden gem among handgun forums especially when really active… early in the 2000’s I was invited out to east of me in what I believe was central Pa to shoot TC’s and although that members name slips me I never forgot the gesture.
I really just like a lot of guns but …. “King” Colts and 4” N frames really get me excited… (if you want to talk a 5 incher now we need some of that McKenna).