WIwhitetailhunter Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I concidering buying a handgun for hunting. It would be used for mainly whitetails. Which gun would you recommend? And why? Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? I would seriously consider the TC Contender or Encore. These are available with a wide variety of barrel lengths and calibers. Their fit and finish is second to none. The fact you can convert the action over to a rifle is also a worthwhile consideration. My .35 Rem. barrel shoots good groups at 100 yards. With the TC scope I'd be happy to hunt anywhere with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? I have all the shotguns and rifles I think I need at this time so I'm not concidering the Contender or Encore. I'm looking for a 357 or 44 mag handgun and am not sure which would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? The 44 is a better choice for deer. The 357 will do the job but the 44 will give you more range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? I would also look at the 41 Magnums they are not quite as popular, but the ballistics on them look really good to me. I've been eyeballing a tarus tracker in 44Mag (don't think they make a 41) for awhile, they are a nice looking gun and won't eat your wallet as fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? Take a look at the Taurus Raging Bull .44 Mag. My son has one and he really likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? [ QUOTE ] Take a look at the Taurus Raging Bull .44 Mag. My son has one and he really likes it. [/ QUOTE ]I love my raging bull! It's a shooter out to 100 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Re: Any suggestions? This may be obvious, but the reference above was for aT/C Encore in pistol configuration. I have .44's, .357's and an Encore in 7mm-08. When I go out to hunt for serious, the Encore goes with me. the effective range is limited only by me and my steady sticks. If I want to luck into a doe at 50 yards or less, the .44 is the choice. I use the .357 to track and have for a follow up shot if necessary during gun season. I have a .357 and possibly the Encore for sale, if you are interested, see the Classifieds. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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