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Forums >> Texas Hunting >> General Hunting >> Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 October 30, 2006 11:30 PM [#1]
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don b.
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I can't hardly wait to go deer hunting.

I have been trying different loads from 180 gr JSP , 240 gr JSP and 250 gr Platinum Tip HP.

I have a Ruger Redhawk SS .44 mag with 5 1/2" barrel with iron sights and don't want to change the gun.  I'm shooting real good with the 180 gr JSP and I enjoy shooting them.  So that is going to be my load for whitetail and I will not be shooting over 50 yards.

Is any one else going whitetail hunting with a revolver or handgun?

"A country boy will survive"

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RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 October 31, 2006 08:35 AM [#2]
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I will be taking a handgun just can't decide on which one I'll take this year.I try to give them all a equal chance...

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RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 October 31, 2006 09:17 AM [#3]
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I will be using the same gun as you (.44 super redhawk), crossbow, and .12 slug for deer this season unless I am culling for a landowner, in which case I will be using my .308

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RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 October 31, 2006 05:33 PM [#4]
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Just out of curiosity, what load are y'all going to be using?

I'm going to use the Rem 180 gr JSP. for my .44 mag

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RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 November 1, 2006 06:03 AM [#5]
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My hunting load for all of my 44's is pretty standard I think.

240 grain XTP

24.5 grain W 296

with a good crimp

The 240 gr has always shot better for me.

 

 

 

"you skin griz pilgrim"

RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 November 1, 2006 02:38 PM [#6]
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If I have success on my first trip with a rifle, then I might try hunting with a revolver.  I have a .357mag that would work, I think, for closer shots . . .

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RE: Redhawk 44 is ready for a deer

 June 27, 2007 10:39 AM [#7]
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You're right, the 357 will work for deer.  However, practice with it so you can reliably hit a 6" circle at 50 yrds, use a good bullet that you know will perform, and keep your shots within the 50 yrd range.  That said, any whitetail in Texas will drop for you.

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