I hunted deer with a Blackhawk in .45 Colt for a couple years after I separated my shoulder and the Dr. Advised me not to fire a rifle or shotgun for a while. Never was close enough to get anything though.
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Revolvers?
- Thread starter Old Smokey
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Is 45 Colt considered a reasonable caliber for deer hunting?
With cowboy loads, no. With hot handloads or buffalo bore or similar, yes. I think I was using 260 gr. At around 1450fps.
Yeah, that should do it. I shoot some Buffalo Bore in my Security Six, 180gr. @ 1400fps but have been concerned whether that would be effective on deer? I would think it would and again depend on shot placement.
More than reasonable with a good load.
Those are beautiful. I really like the Colt.I have 2. S&W 686-3
Colt PeaceKeeper .357
Outside of a little Taurus.38 I’ve never been into revolvers. I’m teally wanting to add a gp100 or 686 .357 6” barrell to the mix. Wouldn’t be a carry weapon on course but would like to own one. I am starting to carry larger frame guns though. I catch myself putting the 1911 on more and more
I am still carrying my Ruger SP101 357mag 3" without a problem and it's also my nightstand gun. It shoots as well as my 4" Security Six.
I started shooting revolvers around 1970. My brother had a beautiful stainless Colt Python
6" .357 and we shot it a lot. I would love to have it today. My brother either sold it or traded it years ago for some reason. He passed away about 4 years ago and on occasion would still talk about that gun. He lived to regret letting it go.
Deer season is 4 months away and I am starting to think about it. I would love to hunt with my Security Six this year during Alternative Methods season.
I started shooting revolvers around 1970. My brother had a beautiful stainless Colt Python
6" .357 and we shot it a lot. I would love to have it today. My brother either sold it or traded it years ago for some reason. He passed away about 4 years ago and on occasion would still talk about that gun. He lived to regret letting it go.
Deer season is 4 months away and I am starting to think about it. I would love to hunt with my Security Six this year during Alternative Methods season.
Pennywise827
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Does this count?
Pennywise827
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Then this definitely will
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Glassman
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Any idea of what you would like? Caliber? What would you use it for?
Not trying to be nosey, just interested in the discussion. I don't know a whole lot about them, but love shooting revolvers. Probably left over from my Cowboy and Indian days.