Handgun hunters

[hammer24]

I heard an ineresting statistic that less than 1% of deer in Indiana are taken with a handgun. I was wondering how many handgun hunters we have here. Lets see them rigs? I've killed deer with a Knight Hawkeye .50 with reddot, this year I'll be toting my Ruger Bisley blackhawk .44.

 

[hammer24]

Knight Hawkeye .50. Doe taken @ 80 yds.

 

[savageayape]

I've taken a lot of deer with a handgun. I use a S&W 629 Classic with Leupold scope, 15" T/C .50 muzzleloader with Leupold scope & T/C 15" .270 with Leupold Scope. Sorry, I forgot how to attach a photograph.

 

[Redskinsfan]

Ihave taken two deer with my 357 magnum Dan Wesson with an 8" barrel. One was 12 yards, the second at 50 yards. I have also missed two deer with the same revolver, one at about 20 yards and the second at about 50+ yards.

I am surprised a little that the percentage of deer taken with a handgun is so low.

Terry

 

[snapping turtle]

35 rem harris bi pod 4 x swift premeir handgun scope and normally a shooting stick to help me stead the beast in the field. Not my primary form of deer removal but is one of my favorites. Given a day where i would be seated in a treestand or posted along an exit pathway where shots may be 150 yards or so it get;s the nod.

Weird Indiana deer laws mean my handgun is my long range device and the rifle is more of a short ranger.

 

[LionWeight]

Hunt with a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in 44 MAG. I just moved here from MI and won't be hunting here this year. Didn't have time to properly scout, where to junt so I won't see a pumpkin patch when the sun comes up. Hope to be able to hunt next year though.

 

[nsenneking]

my dad has shot several deer with his contender in 357 max. he is just as accurate with it as he is his slug gun

 

[24Carat]

Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull with 8" barrel out to 200 yards. Only problem is you MUST use noise cancelling hearing gear because it will cause your ears to shut down completely for about ten minutes if not used. Can we say permanent damage?
It's also my go to if I need to stop any vehicle with a diesel engine block.