What type of pistol to get?

I would really like to get into pistol hunting for deer. I hunt in se mn and was curious what everyone else uses. I have heard good things about a savage striker, a thompson encore, and even the 460 or 500 s&w. Does anyone have any input about what to get or what not to get? Thanks

I have shot many deer with a revolver 44 Mag. with 240 gr. bullets and they go completely thru them. So I backed off to 180gr. and they once in awhile don’t so now I use 200gr. and everything is great more velocity this way and complete penatration. my 2 cents!

I have shot many deer with a revolver 44 Mag. with 240 gr. bullets and they go completely thru them. So I backed off to 180gr. and they once in awhile don’t so now I use 200gr. and everything is great more velocity this way and complete penatration. my 2 cents!

My hunting partner uses the .480 sometimes on drives and he hit one last year and it almost exploded, I have always thought the 41 mag would be perfect for deer. my .02

My hunting partner uses the .480 sometimes on drives and he hit one last year and it almost exploded, I have always thought the 41 mag would be perfect for deer. my .02

I have a Colt Anaconda and it does a great job dropping Deer. I don’t believe you can go wrong with a 44 mag handgun.

I have a Colt Anaconda and it does a great job dropping Deer. I don’t believe you can go wrong with a 44 mag handgun.

.44 mag does a fine job and ammo is plentiful and relatively inexpensive. The .41mag would also be a great round, but ammo is more difficult to find. I have shot the .454 Casull and hope that I never have to fire it again, too much recoil. Makes your hands numb. The .480 Ruger is a sweetie also, would work fine but ammo is expensive and not so plentiful. I have not fired the .500, but it sounds like more gun than would be needed. The key to deer hunting w/ a pistol is shot placement and using an ammunition specifically engineered for hunting. I started hunting deer with Winchester White box 240gr. soft points, the accuracy and price were great. The problem is I got a .44 dia entrance and a .44 dia exit wound. Hollow points have proved much more effective and efficient. Have fun hand gunnin’. Check out the Winchester Platinum line of ammo, I really like it.

.44 mag does a fine job and ammo is plentiful and relatively inexpensive. The .41mag would also be a great round, but ammo is more difficult to find. I have shot the .454 Casull and hope that I never have to fire it again, too much recoil. Makes your hands numb. The .480 Ruger is a sweetie also, would work fine but ammo is expensive and not so plentiful. I have not fired the .500, but it sounds like more gun than would be needed. The key to deer hunting w/ a pistol is shot placement and using an ammunition specifically engineered for hunting. I started hunting deer with Winchester White box 240gr. soft points, the accuracy and price were great. The problem is I got a .44 dia entrance and a .44 dia exit wound. Hollow points have proved much more effective and efficient. Have fun hand gunnin’. Check out the Winchester Platinum line of ammo, I really like it.

Thanks everyone for the info. One more question… What type of range are we looking at with a 44? I am looking for something that I can put a scope and a bipod on and really reach out and touch something

Thanks everyone for the info. One more question… What type of range are we looking at with a 44? I am looking for something that I can put a scope and a bipod on and really reach out and touch something

I can shoot fairly accurately at fifty yards with no rest. All would depend on the weight of the bullet you choose and the amount of practice. I prefer 180 to 200 gr weight, they do just fine for whitetails. Have for me anyway. I bowhunt in the se and pistol hunt northern mn. As far as gun hunting goes its an awesome challenge and fun alternative to the rifle. Have fun and be safe

I can shoot fairly accurately at fifty yards with no rest. All would depend on the weight of the bullet you choose and the amount of practice. I prefer 180 to 200 gr weight, they do just fine for whitetails. Have for me anyway. I bowhunt in the se and pistol hunt northern mn. As far as gun hunting goes its an awesome challenge and fun alternative to the rifle. Have fun and be safe

Hey Robby…. What have you found in 180 or 200 grain thats hollow point and not just soft point?

Hey Robby…. What have you found in 180 or 200 grain thats hollow point and not just soft point?

i have a ruger 44 mag super black 7 1/2 barrel great for deer hunting only shot less than 20 times $350.00 give me a call 507-259-2785 thanks dan

i have a ruger 44 mag super black 7 1/2 barrel great for deer hunting only shot less than 20 times $350.00 give me a call 507-259-2785 thanks dan

I am currently shooting 255 grain bullets. I used to have a Leupold Gilmore red-dot w/ 3 mil dot on this gun and stayed in practice. With a rest I could put 6 of 6 in an 8 inch circle at 100 yards. The trigger has had some work on it for the record. Only problem is that I hated the balance of the pistol w/ the scope on it. I took the scope off and now keep my shots to within 50 yards and am proficient. Most days I carry the pistol and a muzzleloader. If it is close the pistol does the job, if it is not the muzzleloader does. The pistol w/o scope is just easier to pack around in a holster.

I am currently shooting 255 grain bullets. I used to have a Leupold Gilmore red-dot w/ 3 mil dot on this gun and stayed in practice. With a rest I could put 6 of 6 in an 8 inch circle at 100 yards. The trigger has had some work on it for the record. Only problem is that I hated the balance of the pistol w/ the scope on it. I took the scope off and now keep my shots to within 50 yards and am proficient. Most days I carry the pistol and a muzzleloader. If it is close the pistol does the job, if it is not the muzzleloader does. The pistol w/o scope is just easier to pack around in a holster.

what bout a 308 single shot? it has the bark and bite and can reach pretty darn far too

what bout a 308 single shot? it has the bark and bite and can reach pretty darn far too