I took my 2 boys out and setup at the edge of some timber overlooking a cow pasture. To make a long story short, the wind changed so I turned around to see if anything would come in behind us and it did. I saw some deer moving figured that they were being pushed. A pair came in behind us at about 30 ft. I couldn't quite dirty Harry it with my 44 mag quick enough. But I believe it is extremely possible.
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I have taken a coyote using a Ruger GP100, .357 mag. Be cause of aging eyesight I mounted a 2x Leupold pistol scope on it, and I always wear my Peltor Tach 7's. I shoot 158gr HP's. I let him come in pretty close and he turned towards me when I cocked the hammer. I put the crosshairs on his chest and squeezed. FrankSoCal said, "He just fell over."
I usually only pack the revolver if I think I might get one up close. Depends on the area. It seems to add a little more excitement, will have to try it at night sometime, even more excitment.
I'll give a try at posting a pic.
I usually only pack the revolver if I think I might get one up close. Depends on the area. It seems to add a little more excitement, will have to try it at night sometime, even more excitment.
I'll give a try at posting a pic.
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I think getting a coyote with a hand gun moves the challenge up to a higher level.
I too always pack a side arm whereever I go just like a pocket knife.
Sniper Chuck, I finaly figured out how to get a pic on a forum by uploading them to a site called Imageshack.com. Then once they are there,you can cut and paste the
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I too always pack a side arm whereever I go just like a pocket knife.
Sniper Chuck, I finaly figured out how to get a pic on a forum by uploading them to a site called Imageshack.com. Then once they are there,you can cut and paste the
revolvers and coyotes
Naw, you're not nuts. You're just taking on a greater challenge!
I don't know what bullet to recommend in those calibers, but in my .32 H&R Mag Ruger Single Six, the Hornady 85 gr XTP works well.
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Call 'em in close - and tell 'em to hold still for a moment!
Naw, you're not nuts. You're just taking on a greater challenge!
I don't know what bullet to recommend in those calibers, but in my .32 H&R Mag Ruger Single Six, the Hornady 85 gr XTP works well.
Call 'em in close - and tell 'em to hold still for a moment!
for the 357mag I'd try Sierra 140 grain JHC's. Powder is up to you based on how well they shoot in your pistols.
For the 41Mag I shoot Sierra 170 grain JHC's in both my 657 and T/C. They move real well with 18.6 grains of 2400.
44Mag..... 180 grain Sierra JHC's.
45Colt.... 240 grain Sierra JHC's.
Guess you notice I am a fan of Sierra. Don't have a 44Mag and have yet to start loading up my 45Colt (Model 25-2 S&W).
I prefer the lighter bullets cause you can push then a tad faster, flatten out the trajectory and still not beat youself to death with recoil.
Just my nickles worth. And yes, Hornady does make a superb pistol bullet.
For the 41Mag I shoot Sierra 170 grain JHC's in both my 657 and T/C. They move real well with 18.6 grains of 2400.
44Mag..... 180 grain Sierra JHC's.
45Colt.... 240 grain Sierra JHC's.
Guess you notice I am a fan of Sierra. Don't have a 44Mag and have yet to start loading up my 45Colt (Model 25-2 S&W).
I prefer the lighter bullets cause you can push then a tad faster, flatten out the trajectory and still not beat youself to death with recoil.
Just my nickles worth. And yes, Hornady does make a superb pistol bullet.
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