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 MY FIRST HANDGUN DEER, 1972 OR 1973, EL SAUZ RANCH NE OF RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS, NICE 8 POINTER WITH A UNIQUE ? MARK TINE, TAKEN WITH AN OM RUGER BLACKHAWK 7 1/2 INCH 45 COLT, USING HANDLOADED 250 gr. HORNADY HP @ AROUND 1,300 fps
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09/26/2017 2:54 PM
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It is interesting to see that the single shot seems to be the preferred handgun for whitetail. Spinsail, I don't know about all that 
No doubt the single shot extends the range in most cases, but wheelguns are what accompany me into the whitetail woods most of the time. Of course there are exceptions
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 3:02 PM
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It is interesting to see that the single shot seems to be the preferred handgun for whitetail. Not in my world.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 4:18 PM
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 A NICE 8 POINT CULL BUCK TAKEN OFF A WELL MANAGED NE TEXAS RANCH WITH A FA 454 REVOLVER, FROM A DEER BLIND, USING THE 45 COLT CYLINDER AND 454 EQUIVALENT HANDLOADS.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 4:32 PM
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 SOME NICE 10 POINT WHITE TAIL BUCKS I SHOT OFF OF A DEER LEASE IN SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH VARIOUS HANDGUNS.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 4:56 PM
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ca pasa Rey.....mucho grande whitetail..... 
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
[Re: SGalan]
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09/26/2017 5:00 PM
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What a well-composed photo James! Great lighting, great gun and great deer! thanks SG.............
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 5:12 PM
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I've taken a whole lot more deer with revolvers than with single shots, probably 5-1 over the years since 1966.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 6:15 PM
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It would make sense though, mastering a revolver is tougher. 😇
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 7:08 PM
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I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF ANIMALS WITH SINGLE SHOTS BUT TAKE THE MOST PRIDE IN MY REVOLVER KILLS. IF RIFLE HUNTING IS A 1 AND REVOLVER HUNTING A 10 THE SINGLE SHOTS ARE IN THE 4 - 6 RANGE. EXCEPT FOR MY FIRST AFRICAN SAFARI, THE OTHER 10 WERE ALL REVOLVERS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1 IMPALA KILLED WITH A 375-06 JDJ ENCORE.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/26/2017 7:33 PM
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45MAN fits your perfectly.....
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 1:32 AM
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SOME NICE 10 POINT WHITE TAIL BUCKS I SHOT OFF OF A DEER LEASE IN SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH VARIOUS HANDGUNS. AWESOME BUCKS 45 MAN!
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 1:45 AM
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 😂 Do you remember this one James?
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 1:46 AM
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It is interesting to see that the single shot seems to be the preferred handgun for whitetail. For me that's true as of right now, but I'm working on becoming proficient with my revolvers for this season. That said, when I absolutely need some venison for my freezer or for a friend, and the late season holdouts just won't come in close, my 300 Encore will certainly get the job done right there, at any range, and with authority.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 1:47 AM
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I propose we keep this thread going through the season. Think we can break 50 pages?
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 1:52 AM
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Let's do it Chance! We all hunt deer with our handguns, and my wife's already got dibs on a few on the trail cameras.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 3:36 AM
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It would make sense though, mastering a revolver is tougher for me. 😇 Keep practicing. You'll get there one day. ;-)
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09/27/2017 11:33 AM
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 A NICE 10 POINT BUCK, PROBABLY THE PRETTIEST BUCK I EVER SHOT, HE JUST LOOKS GOOD. TAKEN IN SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH A RPM XL IN 356 WINCHESTER USING A HANDLOADED 180 gr. SSP HORNADY BULLET. I AM NO LONGER ON THAT DEER LEASE AND MY EDWARDS COUNTY (HILL COUNTRY) RANCH CANNOT COMPETE WITH SOUTH TEXAS FOR BIG DEER, SO MY BIG DEER DAYS ARE BEHIND ME.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 12:04 PM
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A NICE 10 POINT BUCK, PROBABLY THE PRETTIEST BUCK I EVER SHOT, HE JUST LOOKS GOOD. TAKEN IN SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH A RPM XL IN 356 WINCHESTER USING A HANDLOADED 180 gr. SSP HORNADY BULLET. I AM NO LONGER ON THAT DEER LEASE AND MY EDWARDS COUNTY (HILL COUNTRY) RANCH CANNOT COMPETE WITH SOUTH TEXAS FOR BIG DEER, SO MY BIG DEER DAYS ARE BEHIND ME. That is a beautiful buck.
"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: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 12:06 PM
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I propose we keep this thread going through the season. Think we can break 50 pages? You mean I am going to have to start uploading more pics??? lol Honestly I think we are a bunch of killers! Some nice deer and plenty of them. This thread might be a good recruiting tool to bring in more handgun hunters.
"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: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 2:42 PM
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Here's a few more.... T/C Encore 270win at 233 yards and my son's from same stand at 209 yards....  FA97 45colt at 30 yards...  T/C Contender 209x50 at 20 yards..  T/C Encore 308win at 107 yards... 
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 4:24 PM
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The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 4:34 PM
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KRal is a true gentleman too..and he ain't too bad with a pistol 😉 good luck on your upcoming hunt brother 👍
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/27/2017 5:28 PM
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I love seeing the successful woods hunts and the "bow shot" distance kills. Another one of the reasons I live handgun hunting.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 12:36 AM
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 12:42 AM
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Outstanding! Kids hunting with handguns...crazy cool.
The meat won't fry if the lead don't fly.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 12:43 AM
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Those are are the coolest pics yet. By far.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 12:53 AM
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Outstanding! Kids hunting with handguns...crazy cool. Well, he was a kid in most of those pics, but he's a man now.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 1:03 AM
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Well, he was a kid in most of those pics, but he's a man now.
Taught him well, Pops!
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 1:34 AM
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 1:40 AM
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A NICE 10 POINT BUCK, PROBABLY THE PRETTIEST BUCK I EVER SHOT, HE JUST LOOKS GOOD. TAKEN IN SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH A RPM XL IN 356 WINCHESTER USING A HANDLOADED 180 gr. SSP HORNADY BULLET. I AM NO LONGER ON THAT DEER LEASE AND MY EDWARDS COUNTY (HILL COUNTRY) RANCH CANNOT COMPETE WITH SOUTH TEXAS FOR BIG DEER, SO MY BIG DEER DAYS ARE BEHIND ME. he"s a hell of a buck!
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 1:50 AM
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Kral: GREAT PICTURES OF YOUR SON. I HOPE HE KNOWS HOW LUCKY HE WAS TO HAVE YOU AS A DAD TO START HIM HANDGUNNING EARLY.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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09/28/2017 8:40 PM
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09/28/2017 8:49 PM
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Nice buck James... that was a while back.
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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Nice shot placement James! Man...looking back over this thread.....Y'all have killed a bunch of deer...
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Re: Handgunning WT Deer
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 17 POINT WHITETAIL, SE JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS, TAKEN WITH A RPM XL 308 USING FACTORY 150 gr. WINCHESTER AMMO, MY HIGHEST SCORING BUCK EVER - WON THE HHI BIG BUCK CONTEST THAT YEAR WITH THIS BUCK. HIS LIVE WEIGHT WAS 230 lbs., WHICH FOR YOU NORTHERN BOYS MAY NOT SEEM OVERLY BIG BUT IN TEXAS 200 lb. DEER ARE BIG DEER. AT THE DEER PROCESSOR IN RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS THEY SAID IT WAS THE LARGEST BODIED (HEAVIEST) DEER EVER TAKEN IN THERE, IT WAS EARLY SEASON, SHOT AT LAST LIGHT, AND HE WAS IN PRIME CONDITION. MY ONCE IN A LIFETIME BUCK.
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"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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 I can't leave PinkTC out of this thread. Here she is with a buck taken with a .357 Maximum.
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I see you're not the only sharpshooter in the family 😉 Congratulations to PinkTC
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