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take the plunge
#167283
12/09/2015 3:10 PM
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reflex264
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I know that there are several lurkers here that have already bought a handgun to hunt with and been practicing with it. I also know that some of the same are still afraid to take the plunge and just carry the handgun. If you have practiced enough to make a clean shot with in your comfort zone just go for it. Don't worry about trophy size or if it's a buck or doe. The main thing is break the ice. You have the best cheering section in the world. Just do it!
"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: reflex264]
#167284
12/09/2015 3:12 PM
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s4s4u
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: s4s4u]
#167291
12/09/2015 4:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
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eric75
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You got that right! Put the rifle down and hunt with that handgun.
Eric j Bussert
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: eric75]
#167292
12/09/2015 5:30 PM
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Sam86
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enthusiast
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Next time I got out it's the only gun I'm even bringing with me
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: Sam86]
#167294
12/09/2015 5:54 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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cottonstalk
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reflex that should come with some kind of warning in today's society.
The following events may lead to an expensive fulfilling hobby for which no cure has been found.
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: reflex264]
#167296
12/09/2015 6:17 PM
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Gregg Richter
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................... "take the plunge and just carry the handgun...." That is usually the best way.
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: Gregg Richter]
#167298
12/09/2015 6:22 PM
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nytracker
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Pulled out the poor rifle last week wiped the dust off gave it a. Coat of oil and put it back
Save liberals from them selves, stich their sphincter closed so they cant talk out their arse
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: nytracker]
#167992
12/30/2015 2:27 AM
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Scott Gray
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My plan is to get a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk Hunter in 44 magnum this spring. I have handloading equipment and supplies. I figure by next deer season I should have an accurate load worked up. Lucky for me my brother in law has acrerage that I can shoot on about 15 miles away. I now hunt with longbows and recurves though I do own a nice Marlin 1894 lever gun. Looking forward to the journey.
Aim small Miss small
SEMPER FI
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: nytracker]
#167993
12/30/2015 2:27 AM
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Scott Gray
stranger
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My plan is to get a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk Hunter in 44 magnum this spring. I have handloading equipment and supplies. I figure by next deer season I should have an accurate load worked up. Lucky for me my brother in law has acrerage that I can shoot on about 15 miles away. I now hunt with longbows and recurves though I do own a nice Marlin 1894 lever gun. Looking forward to the journey.
Aim small Miss small
SEMPER FI
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: Scott Gray]
#167994
12/30/2015 2:31 AM
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REDHAWK1954
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After shooting my new, to me, contender last Saturday my son has asked if he can take it deer hunting this Thursday. You know I said yes. I hope he draws first blood with it.
Michael Joe Moore
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: REDHAWK1954]
#167995
12/30/2015 3:22 AM
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junebug
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You just can't wait to get him on that slippery slope can you? Well at least keep him off this site or the enablers will help him spend all his money. He will need at least one of these and one ---------------- Good luck to him this week!!!!!
junebug
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: junebug]
#168022
12/31/2015 10:08 AM
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REDHAWK1954
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My son came over and got my contender and some ammo last night. He said it was all he is taking this morning. He is going to leave his beloved 25-06 at home. I hope he can nail a good deer with it this morning then he will better understand why I only carried my rifle twice this year and then only because he insisted.
Michael Joe Moore
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Re: take the plunge
[Re: REDHAWK1954]
#168052
12/31/2015 11:41 PM
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cherokeetracker
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I do hope that by this gesture, that you will be passing the torch onto the next generation. I hope for the best in his hunt.
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