Handgun Hunting in AZ
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When all you need is "Minute of Deer" with shorter distances, there are a lot of options.
It is a fun journey determining what you want.
It is a fun journey determining what you want.
Good choice.
I think it has about the widest FOV in any variable in its class.
I think it has about the widest FOV in any variable in its class.
Hey guys, is this along the lines of what we are talking about?
Thompson Center Model Contender Super 14 S.S. - Thompson Center Contender Pistols
Thompson Center Model Contender Super 14 S.S. - Thompson Center Contender Pistols
Yes.
IMO, if I was going to spend that amount of money I would go with a MOA Maximum in a better (higher pressure) cartridge.
Say like 260 Remington or 7mm-08, or even 308 Win.
They are short, lightweight hunting handguns, which are basically custom production specialty pistols.
Mine typically shoots 1/4 groups at 100 yards.
They have awesome adjustable triggers with easy to change out barrels.
You don't even need a go/no-go gauge.
He uses Douglas barrels primarily.
My best group with a 15" MOA Maximum at 1000 yards at a 1K match for 5 shots is 5.25"
MOA Corporation Homepage
I have several of them and they flat out work.
IMO, if I was going to spend that amount of money I would go with a MOA Maximum in a better (higher pressure) cartridge.
Say like 260 Remington or 7mm-08, or even 308 Win.
They are short, lightweight hunting handguns, which are basically custom production specialty pistols.
Mine typically shoots 1/4 groups at 100 yards.
They have awesome adjustable triggers with easy to change out barrels.
You don't even need a go/no-go gauge.
He uses Douglas barrels primarily.
My best group with a 15" MOA Maximum at 1000 yards at a 1K match for 5 shots is 5.25"
MOA Corporation Homepage
I have several of them and they flat out work.
If you are going to be doing any prone shooting, I would get his solid bottomed brake, not the full profile radial (Holes all the way around it).
Good that you looked at a total package: scope base and muzzle brake.
Hopefully you were looking at the picatinny/Weaver type base. Right?
My current MOA cartridges are: 6mm-284, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5-284, and 7mm Rem Magnum Improved.
Here is a friend's MOA in action, that I used this past fall. 14" 308 Win using Hornady TAP ammo (168 grain A-Max).
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFafJpKGCMs]Sitting Shot with a 308 MOA Maximum - Doe Antelope 350 yards - YouTube[/ame]
I always give my friend a hard time about the 308 Win as a LR cartridge, so when I said I would use his MOA, he definitely had to catch me on film using a 308
It is a good cartridge, but it will come down to what you want, not what I use or want.
Good that you looked at a total package: scope base and muzzle brake.
Hopefully you were looking at the picatinny/Weaver type base. Right?
My current MOA cartridges are: 6mm-284, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5-284, and 7mm Rem Magnum Improved.
Here is a friend's MOA in action, that I used this past fall. 14" 308 Win using Hornady TAP ammo (168 grain A-Max).
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFafJpKGCMs]Sitting Shot with a 308 MOA Maximum - Doe Antelope 350 yards - YouTube[/ame]
I always give my friend a hard time about the 308 Win as a LR cartridge, so when I said I would use his MOA, he definitely had to catch me on film using a 308
It is a good cartridge, but it will come down to what you want, not what I use or want.
For others potentially considering a MOA and want to get all they can get out of a MOA in 7mm:
Today, If I was to do a big 7mm all over again, I wouldn't do the 7 Rem Mag Imp.
I would go with the 7LRM.
Standard magnum bolt face, no belt, and no wildcatting or fireforming.
Mike,
You are not needing or wanting a big 7mm though, from what I can tell.
The 284 Win, 280 Rem and and 280AI are also great choices, but still more capacity than what your original desire was.
Today, If I was to do a big 7mm all over again, I wouldn't do the 7 Rem Mag Imp.
I would go with the 7LRM.
Standard magnum bolt face, no belt, and no wildcatting or fireforming.
Mike,
You are not needing or wanting a big 7mm though, from what I can tell.
The 284 Win, 280 Rem and and 280AI are also great choices, but still more capacity than what your original desire was.
I have heard those are pretty accurate rigs, but I think they can handle cartridges like the Contender, maybe a tad stronger.
