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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Specialty Handgun Hunting
Looking for thoughts on a pistol for hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="RetiredAZ" data-source="post: 1676419" data-attributes="member: 87756"><p>I quite hunting with a long barrel rifle back in the early 90's after I acquired a TC in a 30-30 caliber. I soon found that I was limited on my range and knock down power with such a light load for Colorado. Don't get me wrong, I shot numerous deer and antelope with this caliber but wanted something with more oomph. Thats when I learned about JD Jones barrels. After a lot of research, I settled on a 309 JDJ 14 inch barrel with T-SOB scope mounts and a Burris 3-9 Variable scope. This caliber is based on a 308. Using a 444 mag cartridge, which you neck down using a 308 die and the fire form the shoulder. This cartridge requires a lot of trail and error on powders and primer selection. Plus hours at the shooting range. Shooting 125 gran 30 Cal I achieve 3400 fps and can put each one in a coffee cup at 300 meters using a bench rest. I have shot, antelope, deer, elk and caribou with this particular caliber. It handles a 150 or 165 grain bullet with ease (you do loose distance, but the majority of my shots are under 200 yards on larger game). I should note, that this setup is NOT for shoot off hand. You will need a steady rest and two hands before you pull the trigger.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RetiredAZ, post: 1676419, member: 87756"] I quite hunting with a long barrel rifle back in the early 90's after I acquired a TC in a 30-30 caliber. I soon found that I was limited on my range and knock down power with such a light load for Colorado. Don't get me wrong, I shot numerous deer and antelope with this caliber but wanted something with more oomph. Thats when I learned about JD Jones barrels. After a lot of research, I settled on a 309 JDJ 14 inch barrel with T-SOB scope mounts and a Burris 3-9 Variable scope. This caliber is based on a 308. Using a 444 mag cartridge, which you neck down using a 308 die and the fire form the shoulder. This cartridge requires a lot of trail and error on powders and primer selection. Plus hours at the shooting range. Shooting 125 gran 30 Cal I achieve 3400 fps and can put each one in a coffee cup at 300 meters using a bench rest. I have shot, antelope, deer, elk and caribou with this particular caliber. It handles a 150 or 165 grain bullet with ease (you do loose distance, but the majority of my shots are under 200 yards on larger game). I should note, that this setup is NOT for shoot off hand. You will need a steady rest and two hands before you pull the trigger. [/QUOTE]
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