MichiganHunter Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Well I know there a few good hand gun hunters in here and might be able to help me, I was thinking about a .357mag so i could shoot .38's and practice....no i was wondering what the effective range of a .357 would be, with a scope.....Thanks alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILD_BILL Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Max 100yd that also depends on the load your useing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Depends alot on how well you shoot it. The biggest limiting factor on the 357 is loss of energy downrange. After 50 yards you're going to wish you had a 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 lol well what would you recommend I would like to be able to shoot more than 50yards I've shot other handguns out to 100yards pretty easily and feel confident that i can shoot consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 For target shooting the .357 is fine and good even for deer. For bear don't do it you will need a bigger caliber. I like wheel guns for plinking and hunting. For home defense shotgun first but if you want a back up gun get it in automatic with a laser pointer attached. You accuracy will depend on your circumstances and how much practice you get in. Have a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 The L frame Smith and Wesson revolvers with a 6 inch barrel are a good choice. The N frames are better if you can find an old model 27 or 28. I've shot them in silhouette competition and could hit the shootoff chickens at 200 meters consistently so they are certainly accurate at longer distances. With a good 180 grain bullet I wouldn't hestitate to hunt deer or bear out to 75 yards with it. That's about as far as most mortals can keep their shots in a 6 inch circle consistantly anyways. The 44 is much better and the 357 maximum is amazing, but then you get into recoil problems and it's better not to flinch. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 lol well what would you recommend That depends on what you intend to use for.........lol...... How about a little info to go with an open ended question?......lol If you plan on staying in Michigan a 357 might fit your needs.........lol Here in Colorado we have things in the trees that will eat us, and I wouldn't be caught dead with anything less than a 41 mag........so I carry a 460 with me...lol I answered your initial question quite honestly I thought........50 yards...........lol How about a more specific question and we'll try and give you a more specific answer.......lol Just having fun with you.............lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I lived in Colorado a long time and spent at least 3 months a year in a tent. Put alot of miles on this old body until I moved to Arizona for some relief from arthritis. Never even came close to being eaten. Never carried a canon for self defense. Carried a 22 pistol mostly. Hunted with a 4 inch, iron sighted 44 Smith&Wesson though. Shot one elk at 175 paces once to finish it after a companion gutshot it and couldn't seem to get it together to do the job right. It just never seemed like a dangerous place for the alert woodsman. Loved it mostly. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Never carried a canon for self defense. Carried a 22 pistol mostly. That either makes you extremely brave or extremely foolhearted. Either way I choose to carry too much gun. It sure beats the alternative. We've had Mt. Lion kills less than a 1/4 mile from our house. The local authorities recommend NOT letting your dog outside after dark. All trash containers are Bear proof. I'm not afraid of the cats, they'll kill you. Bears will maul you, I'd just as soon not be a part of that. Now that we have officially hi-jacked this post............... Have a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 well recoil has never been an issue with me i'm 6'4" and about 280 so I've never shot a gun that has scared me and i sure dont flinch....i just want to be able to take shots to 100 yards and have enough nock down power to do the job....so it sounds like not to many of you recommend a .357mag.....I guess i'll have to keep that in mind for my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swampthing Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I pesonaly would suggest the Smith&Wesson 460. I have one and love it.Although I have not done any serious hunting with it.I have shot it quite a bit without a scope and is it is very accerate.I put a scope on it and at first had a hard time keeping the scope from sliding back.I then bought a three ring setup and it seemed to fix that.I do recommend using a tri-pod though,if you are not used to shooting hand guns with a scope.The S&W 460 is a big cal.gun but it will reach up to "so they say" 200yards!!? I have not achieved that yet but have hit life size targets in the kill zone at 75 yards. The best bullet that I have used is the corbon DPX 200 grain.This bullet has the velosity of 2300 fps.The recoil is not what you think it would be. S&W desinged the X frame for this gun and also for the 500 mag. I can shoot my 460 one handed with no problem. The only fallback on shooting this hand cannon is the price of the ammo.When I first got it I was paying up to $55.00 for a box of 20.Now a box of 20 can run you up to $70.00!! But if you are to become a serious hand gun hunter you do want the best for that one shot kill. THIS ONE IS PROBABLEY HOW THEY REACH 200YARDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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