2006-11-05 09:34:25 · 8 answers · asked by t3nickel 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Bound's hubby here:
First, remember the PA law that requires the use of manually operated firearms... no semi-autos. This leaves you with two styles of handgun, revolvers and single shot pistols. Keep in mind your typical shot will be at about 40-50 yards, you will need to be able to hit a 6 inch target consistently at your maximum distance.
In revolver .357 Mag is the absolute minumum to use. A .41 or .44 Mag or a .45 Long Colt would be better.
In single shot pistols (the Thompson Center Contender) any rifle cartridge barrel could do, but I would suggest the .30-30 barrel. You will get close to the same performance as a .30-30 rifle in a handgun.
Good luck.
2006-11-05 23:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing less than a 41. Magnum, preferably a .44 Magnum. The higher calibers such as the 454 Casull, .460 S&W, .500 S&W are very expensive per round, humongous recoil, and strictly an overkill.
2006-11-05 17:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, check the applicable laws. Having said that, I do not recommend anything as light as a .357 mag. It is a pretty powerful round but marginal for a good clean kill on a deer. I prefer my .44 mag or my .454 Casull. Both have a considerable recoil but if you can handle it, they will do the job reliably. This assumes, of course, that you can do your part by putting the bullet where it does the most good
2006-11-06 17:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a good shot the minimum is the .357 Magnum with at least a six inch barrel. A .10mm Glock hunter, .41 Mag., .44 Mag. or even bigger is better.
Handgun hunting is for experts, or born of necessity. Use a rifle. You'll be happier with the results.
H
2006-11-06 06:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a .454 casull revolver that i hunt deer with. it is powerful but you can handle it. i recomend one. I have the ruger it costs around $600. bullets are around $2 a piece.
2006-11-05 18:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by gojets126 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A revolver for hunting?, Dude get a 30-30 rifle or similar.
2006-11-05 17:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mikey 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've been happy with the results using a .357 with 158 grain JHP ammo.
2006-11-06 00:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by bferg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
357MAG,41,44,45,454 CASULL,50 CAL MY FAV IS 44 i shot a doe one time blew its hole front leg off shot one in the butt went all the way thru and came out its head alsome i love hunting with a handgun makes for a easy drag
2006-11-05 22:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by ohiobuckndoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋