Comments on: New handgun for hog hunters? http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-handgun-for-hog-hunters The Hog Hunting Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:56:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: What.. the.. HELL?! - Noob Galore Forums http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2451 What.. the.. HELL?! - Noob Galore Forums Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:25:21 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2451 [...] the.. HELL?! Wtf? How big is too big? Chambered in .600 Nitro! New handgun for hog hunters? - The Hog Blog - The Hog Hunting Blog __________________ "Hey, I was young and needed the [...] [...] the.. HELL?! Wtf? How big is too big? Chambered in .600 Nitro! New handgun for hog hunters? – The Hog Blog – The Hog Hunting Blog __________________ "Hey, I was young and needed the [...]

]]> By: Phillip Loughlin http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2449 Phillip Loughlin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:45:39 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2449 Heya Rich, I've shot a couple with the .44 and it did the trick quite handily. I've heard of a few guys who used .357 at reasonable ranges with good success too, but that seems to be on the edge. The .45ACP is not sufficient as a primary hog gun, in my opinion, and with factory loads, I'd even go so far as to say the .45Long Colt is on the edge (closer to the .357). Of course, as anyone will tell ya, it's all about where you put it, right? I hate hearing that. If folks will use something that allows a little leeway, we'd have a lot less horror stories about charges, hurt hunters and dogs, and lost animals. Despite a hunter's best efforts, the bullet doesn't always go where you wanted it to. Heya Rich,

I’ve shot a couple with the .44 and it did the trick quite handily. I’ve heard of a few guys who used .357 at reasonable ranges with good success too, but that seems to be on the edge.

The .45ACP is not sufficient as a primary hog gun, in my opinion, and with factory loads, I’d even go so far as to say the .45Long Colt is on the edge (closer to the .357).

Of course, as anyone will tell ya, it’s all about where you put it, right? I hate hearing that. If folks will use something that allows a little leeway, we’d have a lot less horror stories about charges, hurt hunters and dogs, and lost animals. Despite a hunter’s best efforts, the bullet doesn’t always go where you wanted it to.

]]> By: Rich Fletcher http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2448 Rich Fletcher Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:51:40 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2448 Used to take a few guys pig hunting and a few used handguns. I can remember a guy with a .44 and he got his smallish pig at about 10 yards - maybe a 50 pounder. A guy with a .45 shot his pig five times - tortured it to death. It weighed about 150 pounds. Another hunter wounded his pig with a 7mm magnum and tried to finish it off with his .357 magnum. Would have worked except he was shooting wad cutters. That pig was quite upset when I finished if off with my shotgun. Used to take a few guys pig hunting and a few used handguns. I can remember a guy with a .44 and he got his smallish pig at about 10 yards – maybe a 50 pounder. A guy with a .45 shot his pig five times – tortured it to death. It weighed about 150 pounds.

Another hunter wounded his pig with a 7mm magnum and tried to finish it off with his .357 magnum. Would have worked except he was shooting wad cutters. That pig was quite upset when I finished if off with my shotgun.

]]> By: GunPundit » Blog Archive » ‘Suited for anything from really big hogs to brontosaurus’ http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2447 GunPundit » Blog Archive » ‘Suited for anything from really big hogs to brontosaurus’ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:02:35 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2447 [...] New handgun for hog hunters? Chambered in .600 Nitro Express, this is truly a hand-cannon! It’s created by the Austrian company, Pfiefer Waffen, and can actually be purchased if you have about $16,000 dollars laying around. [...] [...] New handgun for hog hunters? Chambered in .600 Nitro Express, this is truly a hand-cannon! It’s created by the Austrian company, Pfiefer Waffen, and can actually be purchased if you have about $16,000 dollars laying around. [...]

]]> By: Phillip Loughlin http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2446 Phillip Loughlin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:17:49 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2446 Hey Albert, are you attending on a Media or Press pass? Range day is only open to Media pass holders. There are actually about three individual events, S&W, Winchester/Browning/Springfield Armory, and one sponsored by other organizations (like 4-H and BassPro) that spotlights several other manufacturers. There may be more, but I don't have all the invites. Hey Albert, are you attending on a Media or Press pass?

Range day is only open to Media pass holders. There are actually about three individual events, S&W, Winchester/Browning/Springfield Armory, and one sponsored by other organizations (like 4-H and BassPro) that spotlights several other manufacturers. There may be more, but I don’t have all the invites.

]]> By: Arthur http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2445 Arthur Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:14:46 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2445 Those are some amazing hand guns right there. I'm still wiping the saliva from around my mouth. Good lord! Those are some amazing hand guns right there. I’m still wiping the saliva from around my mouth. Good lord!

]]> By: Albert A Rasch http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/2009/01/06/new-handgun-for-hog-hunters/#comment-2444 Albert A Rasch Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:54:36 +0000 http://www.skinnymoose.com/hogblog/?p=806#comment-2444 Philip, I'll be at the Shot Show, but I didn't realize they were having a "Range Day." I'll definately have to look into that! Thanks, Albert Philip,

I’ll be at the Shot Show, but I didn’t realize they were having a “Range Day.” I’ll definately have to look into that!

Thanks,
Albert

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