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Post by icefishnh on May 16, 2006 21:12:03 GMT
Ok guys, i dont know what to get within the month! Its between a Ruger Alaskan in .454 with a 2" barrel or 10mm? good thing about .454 is it can shoot 45lc but 10mm is cheaper. This gun will be used mostly for hunting when i dont feel like taking the shotgun and side arm for bear hunting.
-Dave
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Post by MK-M-GOBL on May 17, 2006 11:30:36 GMT
OK, seeing you like your Glock handguns, I'm assuming you're thinking of the Glock 20. That is the 10mm right? I believe hunting with an auto in NH requires you to put a block in your clip to keep it under 6 rounds. Before you go that route I'd check into it. As far as the Alaskan 454! I'd stay away from it personally. With that two inch barrel you might have a hell of time sighting that little bull dog in. From what I've read on it, it is pretty accurate for having a 2" barrel but it mostly used as a protection gun while camping, hunting, fishing or going to the movies ;D It's small enough to fit in your fanny pack, fishing vest or small popcorn! yet big enough to deliver some serious damage. Go with the SRH 7.5" 454 Casull ;D If you like I'll bring mine down or you can come up to the house and we'll go to Pioneer to blast out a few rounds! You see why I said a few rounds and not a few boxes! Let's just say it has nothing to do with the cost of the ammo It can give you instant blood blister in the web of your shooting hand if your not holding it right and it also has been know to make grown men cry at least one I know of! I'll bring the band-aids and tissues just in case you need them. LOL ;D
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Post by b4rifle on May 17, 2006 11:40:09 GMT
I don't know what frightens me more, an angry, wounded bear or firing all the rounds in the cylinder of a .454 Casull?
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Post by MK-M-GOBL on May 17, 2006 12:32:51 GMT
LOL Yeah! Forget the gun and buy a good pair of running shoes ;D I've unloaded my gun twice and I'm not looking to do it again any time soon. My forearms and wrist was hurting for at least a day and half maybe even two days after I did it and that was with the Pachmayr grip I wouldn't even think of doing it with the wood grips Ruger sell them with!
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Post by MK-M-GOBL on May 17, 2006 20:07:01 GMT
Talked to a F&G officer today up at Morse Sporting Goods and learned that you only need a clip block if you're hunting in towns or ares that are shotgun only.
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Post by icefishnh on May 18, 2006 2:44:23 GMT
Yes, the 454 will be my ankle gun for working. You just never know when you might get a pissed off fly-fisherman! lol. I am thinking of either the glock 20 or 29( full size and the compact) for 10mm but would really love a Kimber 10mm. Beautiful weapons and shoots like a dream. Only thing is that $1000 and is definitely not a hunting/throw around gun. lol.
But i love the 454 because you can also shoot the 45lc out of it. And will still knock down a deer.
Maybe i should just go all out and go for the sw 500 or 460? ;D ;D If only money wasnt an object.
-Dave
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Post by b4rifle on May 18, 2006 11:50:18 GMT
dude, you can "knock down a deer" with a .22. You don't need to have the biggest thumper on the block. If you really like to punish your self, I can slam your fingers in a car door a few times!! Seriously, I could never warrant the need of a 500 sw or 460. My little 357 will cure any problems that I come across in the woods. If I'm walking the streets, I have my glock that will take care of it. I visit the S&W factory a few times a week ( I belong to their indoor range). Most of the guys that work their wont touch one of those artillery pieces unless they have to and you can't even shoot a 500 in their range. Something about the slug punching through the bullet trap and everyone being knocked to the floor from the shock wave and fire ball. Unless you are checking the prostate of a grizzly bear, save your money. Buy something that you can feel comfortable with and shoot until you are proficient with it.
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Post by love2hunt on May 18, 2006 12:04:49 GMT
Oh, our friend Kyle takes care of slamming his hand in my truck door. He seems to always do it so Dave is used to the pain, haha.
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Post by b4rifle on May 18, 2006 12:13:38 GMT
That is one way to practice!!
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Post by icefishnh on May 18, 2006 12:58:16 GMT
Well, after doing a little thinking and evaluating, I have come to the conclusion of a 10mm. Has plenty of knockdown power and not as costly to shoot. Now the question, what kind of ammo? I was thinking something like Corbon's pow'rball(corbon.com) or maybe even gold dots in the 180-200grain class. what do you guys think?
-Dave
ps, b4rifle, car doors are not fun. lol
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Post by regnar on May 18, 2006 23:10:40 GMT
I would like to see the reason for the F&G officer saying that you only need a clip block if your in shotgun teritory. DOES NOT MAKRE SENSE. You either need it or you dont.
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