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#52849 - 07/04/09 01:31 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: kunas]

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I use both and 99% of the time I carry both. I always have my belt gun and will carry either a Contender or a long barreled revolver depending on where I plan on hunting. The odd man out is usually in the truck in case plans change.

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#52860 - 07/04/09 09:40 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: Gary]

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Originally Posted By: Gary

The odd man out is usually in the truck in case plans change.

I just thing that is a great plan in general… it is always good to have a back up! Good advice Mr. Gary.

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#52920 - 07/07/09 09:23 AM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: Whitworth]

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i like the wheel gun just feels right to me. of course where i hunt 50 yrds is a long shot. its thick,quick and a general pian in the tail but i love it.

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#52922 - 07/07/09 01:44 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: bluecow]

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I utilize both. SP for long shots and the wheelgun for close up (75 yds and under).

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#52949 - 07/08/09 06:50 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: SS 308]

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I use both, but my heart really lies with the wheelguns.

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#52961 - 07/09/09 08:02 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: wheelguns]

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I like the wheel guns in the 44's and 45's however you can't beat a ssp in a good long range caliber. I have both but most of the ssp are set up for long range and the wheel guns are set up for 100 yds or less.

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#52964 - 07/09/09 08:48 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: H2OBUG]

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Wheelguns up close.

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#53052 - 07/13/09 12:09 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: bisleyfan44]

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I`ve hunted with revolvers for over 25 years but last year had the opportunity to hunt ibex in the Texas hill country and purchased a 14" 6.5 because I knew if a shot came it would be most likely be out of the range of my revolvers. Its the same as with hunting rifles, a 30-30 lever action is great for the eastern woods but its better to have something like a 270 for the open plains of the west.The gun and cartridge should match the game.
PS never got a shot at an ibex

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#53055 - 07/13/09 06:14 PM

Re: Wheelgun or SP or Both ? [Re: jamesfromjersey]

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When I'm hunting whitetail I just carry my scoped 357 maximum Contender. When hawg hunting I have the Contender but also have my 357 mag on my hip in case a group of them wants to come see me after my initial shot. I recommend having both and letting the situation help you decide what to carry.

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