Mike did equally well, taking a 300-pound boar (also estimated by the guide) with his 200-grain Controlled Expansion load at about 25 yards. Reply 11-21-2008, 06:04 AM # 19 wis_bow_huntr Giant Nontypical Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nekoosa Wi USA Posts: 6,066 RE: 1911 for Deer Once off the road, he realized his mistake and changed course, running in our direction along the side of the dam apparently intending to pass us before re-crossing the dirt road. No hurry on the first shot, but I've seen animals suddenly cover quite a bit of ground after taking a fatal round in the chest cavity, so its important to be ready for a quick follow up. 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I have to say, I do think this pistol as with most others I have broken in needs to be shot a lot more to be so-called loosened up. After all, shooting a handgun accurately, consistently, is more difficult than shooting a rifle with its shoulder support. Because of the lead free premise that triggered this column, I focused immediately on the 155-grain all-copper Barnes JHP load even though I would normally have selected something heavier for general purpose pig hunting. Deer prefer shotguns over rifles because shotguns are less effective at killing them, and bucks frequently avoid areas with a lot of shotguns. A lot of negativity on hunting deer with a .45. You can shoot with a semi-wadcutter bullet that has a loaded capacity of 300grain. Having said that, I don't think they are a good choice. There are so many models in so many different optional configurations and calibers that it boggles the mind. certified instructor prior to handling any firearm and be sure to read your owners manual. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Watching this ThreadI am going to kill deer this year with my 1911. The 45 did every bit as good or better than my bow (which by the way is very efficient unless you place the arrow poorly. Neither got out of sight after the shots. I have killed many deer at close range with handguns. Volume 8: The 10mm Digital Magazine. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. These revolvers come with adjustable sights, but you can also find mounts that will allow you to attach a handgun scope or a reflex sight, and both will help you shoot a bit better, especially at distance. It would certainly Tim Sundles, who sells ammo in the Montana wilderness, shoots with the same ammo. We kicked around some general specifications with Dave suggesting an extra inch of slide/barrel and the use of a Springfield Custom National Match barrel. In Minnesota, all firearms are only permitted to be used with a license. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, First Look: Bullseye's Spotting Scope Camera | An Official Journal Of The NRA, New: Meopta MeoSight IV Red-Dot Sight | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned | NRA Family, Preview: Long Range Arms Send iT MV3 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. and opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the Read more. (Lots of aftermarket Contender barrels are available too.) To be carried, a shotgun must be present. There is no straight answer when it comes to deer hunting with a handgun in Minnesota. I finally gave up a Saturday morning a few weeks ago to travel to another well stocked gun shop some 40 miles away. Heres a look at nine of the best options with a few hand cannons thrown in for good measure or silliness, whichever you prefer. Editors Note: Be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Having hunted and shot deer with a handgun since the '80s I have some thoughts on this. Top 5 Deer Hunting Pistols 62,299 views Jul 7, 2017 744 Dislike Share Save God Family and Guns 385K subscribers This video takes a look at the best deer hunting pistols. Did not seem as quick as any arrow shot I have made, which puts them down and out fairly quickly. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Close range under ideal conditions. Being a former marine rather than an ivory tower scientist, Mike uses his products afield, and when he learned that the Dunton Ranch in northern Arizona offered guided pig hunts and was halfway between our homes, it was game on. A 223-grain rifle is a good choice for deer hunting. I don't think that people who carry sidearms hunting typically carry them for hunting. With whitetail deer the most popular big game animal in America and the proliferation of wild boar in many parts, its no wonder so many 1911 enthusiasts pursue these critters. They put me in the mind of killing flies with a sledgehammer. News Whether bear-hunting or simply seeking bear defense, Big Bore delivers the penetration and energy transfer needed to stop a big ursid in its tracks. The shotguns zone is long overdue for a change in design because it has been widely criticized as ineffective and outdated. Sundles has used flat-nosed, hard-cast bullets on the field because he has a strong preference for them. I am used to 1911 slide releases letting go of the slide simply by pushing the release lever down. Of course, you dont need a lot of power to kill a deer; Ive taken quite a few with my .327 Federal Magnum. His Nighthawk Long Slide 1911 is plenty accurate, too, averaging less than 2.0 inches for five-shot groups at 25 yards. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. You can actually sit back into the rear wall of the stand in the dark where deer cannot see you, yet you can see out both side and front windows. While the Python and the 686 are more tailored to defensive or recreational shooting, this Blackhawk was made for hunting. Some may ask appropriately about why I picked the 10mm for this project. Except for wolves, which can only be hunted with the calibers specified in subdivision 1, anyone who takes small game with a handgun of any caliber may do so under commissioners orders. I'm sure a lot of people of shot deer with the 45 acp but in my opinion there are better choices like a 357 mag or bigger. with a 1911 45acp? Award winning outdoor writer/photographer since 1978. The TRP Operator 1911 in 10mm makes a solid choice for reasonably close-range handgun hunting. If you're talking about the average deer stand shot of 15-20 yds., just about anything will do, as you'll surely be able to make a head or neck shot. G2 Contender grips and forends are available in either walnut or black composite and TC Arms offers 18 different barrels, in 11 different chamberings, and in two different lengths and finishes. I have hunted with my scoped S&W Mod 29 sitting in my lap in tree stands and ground blinds. The bullets are made of hard cast lead with a thick copper jacket and feature a sharp, flat nose profile that is optimized for deep penetration. A scope with a rifle. However, its much longer and for the best shooting, sticks or some other support will be needed. The Shilen 416R stainless barrel is free-floated in a one-piece billet aluminum stock, and the barrel and action are Cerakoted. You have the same right to keep and carry a pistol as you do to keep and carry an air rifle, shotguns, or BB gun without a permit. Antique firearms may be brought into the state as a curiosity or as a means of furthering the historical or cultural significance of the firearm. Hunting deer with a rifle or a shotguns is legal in any jurisdiction where hunting is legal. This news will come as a significant relief to many hunters. To be able to take part in bow hunting for deer, you must first obtain a valid bow hunting permit. Yeah, its a bit much for deer but you never know when that mega-buck wearing body armor might wander by. Its a great choice for 1911 aficionados. This should give you a full field of view, since both of your eyes should be open. This revolver weighs a bit more than the Colt or Smith but its still light enough you can shoot it off-hand without support. From a ground hide it is not unusual to have deer walk within yards of the blinds. The rear sight has a square notch to match up with the front post. Currently VP at largest community college in Mississippi in economic development and workforce training with 40 years of experience in Higher Education. My sow took a round broadside in the chest at about 30 yards and, confused about my whereabouts, immediately started running toward my elevated location on some large rocks. Bowhunting for deer, like pistol hunting for deer, is both a form of art and a sport. Though not quite at the power level of a .357 Revolver, the 10mm is more than sufficient for deer, and 10mm pistols weigh about a pound less than six-inch revolvers. Working on shooting fundamentals such as trigger squeeze, sight picture, breathing, consistent grip, target acquisition and follow-through are essential components of keeping in-tune with your handgun. I want to take a deer with it out of a ground blind over a lush green food plot where deer come in as close as ten to twenty yards. Any bum can shoot a deer, but a sportsman wil do his best to do it efficiently. With my 4" 629 I can get 1200 fps. My hunting partner and I sprayed the bucks blood on the ground as we hunted. It's called the Bill Of Rights! I would recommend the the heaviest cast bullet your gun can handle with a wide flat nose. I have personally shot them with .45,10mm, and 9x23. "To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." Minnesota Statute 624.9, also known as the Minnesota Personal Protection Act, outlines the rules for keeping a firearm while bow hunting for deer. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to use this website. When shooting at targets with a grain diameter of 55 grains or less, the bullet used in.22-caliber center fires is typically a 50 grain bullet. The Springfield Ronin (.45 or 10mm) is a comely, capable 1911, a perfect match for a chest holster. And yet there's nothing plain or ho-hum about the finished product as the picture will attest. His deer blind sits about 16 feet in the air and overlooks his deer feeder that is about 150 yards out. The shotguns are only permitted to be used for deer hunting during the regular shotguns season in the shotguns use area, which includes legal shotguns loaded with single-slug shotguns, legal muzzle-loading long guns, and legal shotguns. Its chambered for the .44 Magnum, comes with adjustable sights, and has Ruger-scope-base cuts milled into the full-length rib on the barrel. I killed a deer once at about 15 yards with a .357 mag. The rimfire caliber of a 17 caliber gun is 18 rounds. Its the perfect choice for a serious handgun hunter. A muzzleloading pistol is a firearm that can be used with a muzzle. With the 12- or 14-inch TC barrel, the G2 is just slightly heavier than a Python or a 686. It might have been more like a car dealer just wanting to sell what is on the car lot, not having to be bothered with ordering one. The debate still rages on about 1911 type actions versus revolvers for backup guns for hunting. I took a few deep breaths and changed magazines (that Gunsite defensive training stays with you) before venturing from cover. N NDCountryboy Registered Joined Mar 28, 2010 495 Posts I continued the search. In this case I had to slightly ease the slide back from the muzzle to get the release to let go. Updated Dec 16, 2022 4:00 PM. There are easy to read arrows etched for the proper direction to rotate for adjustment. We have over a dozen planted wildlife food plots with multiple types of stands available for deer hunting: ladder stands, tripods, and shooting houses. I dont have any recommendations for Hollow points, but I can tell you my opinion. Thats not really a detractor, for the best accuracy with any revolver youll want to shoot it in the single-action mode. I plan to buy some standard hardball ammo just to run a hundred rounds or so through the gun before I go back with the hunting ammunition. A bow hunting license is required for those who hunt with a bow and arrow. Hopefully a Texas pig hunt with Ashley Emerson in the fall would remedy that. But, I can honestly say, if you havent taken up handgun hunting youre in for a real treat. In 2015, Mann began contributing to Field & Stream to cover guns, ammunition, ballistics, and hunting. I dont know what I enjoy the most, hunting whitetail deer or a big mean hog, but either will be challenging and rewarding. Never take a marginal shot and drawing your 1911 and shooting is a marginal shot. . Paper ballistics on this round include a muzzle velocity of 1,180 fps with 1,077 at 50 yards and 1,004 at 100. They are of heavy duty construction with large adjustment screws for elevation and windage. Does anyone have a favorite round for deer hunting, what weight, speed etc. Can you consistently put shots in a six inch circle at 50 yds. This includes 13 categories of 1911 models and 86 individual specific 1911 pistol models. Buffalo Bore Bullets are high performance ammunition designed for maximum penetration on large game animals. Took this one at 23 yards. Good practice sessions are important to keep on top of your game. I think this pistol is uglier than Cyrano de Bergerac, but it may be the best buy out there when it comes to a semi-automatic pistol for deer hunting. views and opinions of Springfield Armory. 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