Davlandrum
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davlandrum
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I put a box of 45 colt, a box of .454 and a box of 460 through it and love it. Not quality range time - just went out in the wild woods and shot it to get familiar with everything.
I have a serious range trip planned this weekend. How do you set-up at the range for max accuracy? I posted that question on the wheel gun section as well. I reviewed Chuck Hawks posted techniques, so I think I have the basic ideas, but any little tricks would be appreaciated. I have never shot a pistol from a bench striving for accuracy - more like clean, safe, smooth draw, present, double-tap COM.
No scope so far. I want to get the iron sights dialed in and then go back to the wild woods and work on some 100 yard shots in a hunting scenario (standing, kneeling, hasty supported) and see how that works out.
My buddy is sending over a red dot today as well, so depending on how I do with the the open sights, that will be my next step up.
Any suggestions on hearing protection while hunting? I was surfing around a little and I don't have $500 laying around for the ones that I thought looked the best. I am thinking in-ear-canal electronic so I can still hear while hunting.
I have a serious range trip planned this weekend. How do you set-up at the range for max accuracy? I posted that question on the wheel gun section as well. I reviewed Chuck Hawks posted techniques, so I think I have the basic ideas, but any little tricks would be appreaciated. I have never shot a pistol from a bench striving for accuracy - more like clean, safe, smooth draw, present, double-tap COM.
No scope so far. I want to get the iron sights dialed in and then go back to the wild woods and work on some 100 yard shots in a hunting scenario (standing, kneeling, hasty supported) and see how that works out.
My buddy is sending over a red dot today as well, so depending on how I do with the the open sights, that will be my next step up.
Any suggestions on hearing protection while hunting? I was surfing around a little and I don't have $500 laying around for the ones that I thought looked the best. I am thinking in-ear-canal electronic so I can still hear while hunting.
Wayward_Son
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What is this new toy?
davlandrum
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S&W .460 XVR - my new hunting "rifle"
My hunting buddy has severe "gun envy"
His wife has threatened me with severe bodily harm if he gets one...
Not my fault she can't control him.....
My hunting buddy has severe "gun envy"
His wife has threatened me with severe bodily harm if he gets one...
Not my fault she can't control him.....
Wayward_Son
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Good gravy, that's a serious piece of hardware. Makes my 686P 4" look all puny and underpowered. 
davlandrum
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King - I also am shooting the Hornady ammo - mainly that is the only thing anyone is carrying locally for the .460. I was in way too mcuh of a hurry to wait for any mail order ammo!!
When my buddy saw it for the first time, he went into the "dude!.......dude?......duuuude" speech.
I half expect everyone at the range will turn and look the first time it goes BOOM this weekend
Way-ward - I got it to hunt deer, and maybe elk, here in Oregon. It is replacing a rifle for hunting. I have other pistols for more traditional pistol jobs (carry).
I am sure a shrink would say I was compensating for something
When my buddy saw it for the first time, he went into the "dude!.......dude?......duuuude" speech.
I half expect everyone at the range will turn and look the first time it goes BOOM this weekend
Way-ward - I got it to hunt deer, and maybe elk, here in Oregon. It is replacing a rifle for hunting. I have other pistols for more traditional pistol jobs (carry).
I am sure a shrink would say I was compensating for something
Davlandrum...
I have harvested a lot of whitetails with the Hornady SST 200s, probably half of which dropped in their tracks at 75-135 yards. Looking for better ammo is the least of my hunting worries. Getting in the S&W "200 Yard Club" is my next goal. I have the right ammo to do it with--now if the shooter can do his part...
I have harvested a lot of whitetails with the Hornady SST 200s, probably half of which dropped in their tracks at 75-135 yards. Looking for better ammo is the least of my hunting worries. Getting in the S&W "200 Yard Club" is my next goal. I have the right ammo to do it with--now if the shooter can do his part...
davlandrum
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King,
Are you using a scope? If so, which one (you probably told me before, but it is monday morning...). That is the only way I can imagine stretching this out that far - that is a long way for iron sights.
Trip to the range was a bust. I waited for my buddy to get off work on Sat and then we got there 2 minutes before the ranged closed at 4 p.m.
So we just went and shot some in the woods.
Shooting .454 Casull really has a snap to it, much worse than the .460. Of course, it was a heavier gr bullet (260, I think - MagTech). Local selection of either of these rounds is limited to 1 choice...
Even just leaning my rump against the tailgate, I am good out to 50 yards right now, at least pop can good.
Do you swap out your compensator for lead and jacketed? I ran some (40 rds or so) of .45 Colt lead through, but did not notice a bad build up when I cleaned it.
Are you using a scope? If so, which one (you probably told me before, but it is monday morning...). That is the only way I can imagine stretching this out that far - that is a long way for iron sights.
Trip to the range was a bust. I waited for my buddy to get off work on Sat and then we got there 2 minutes before the ranged closed at 4 p.m.
So we just went and shot some in the woods.
Shooting .454 Casull really has a snap to it, much worse than the .460. Of course, it was a heavier gr bullet (260, I think - MagTech). Local selection of either of these rounds is limited to 1 choice...
Even just leaning my rump against the tailgate, I am good out to 50 yards right now, at least pop can good.
Do you swap out your compensator for lead and jacketed? I ran some (40 rds or so) of .45 Colt lead through, but did not notice a bad build up when I cleaned it.
Davlandrum...
My PC is scoped with an Aimpoint 9000 SC. Some tell me it's not the scope to use for the 200 yd. shots, but it does OK on milk jugs at 170. The only negative with this scope is low-light conditions, but with the aid of my binoculars I'll give up a little light for the assurance that my scope is going to be dead on and in one piece.
As for your other question, no I haven't switched comps. I used to run different rounds thru my XVR but the only round that has ever passed thru the PC is the Hornady SST.
My PC is scoped with an Aimpoint 9000 SC. Some tell me it's not the scope to use for the 200 yd. shots, but it does OK on milk jugs at 170. The only negative with this scope is low-light conditions, but with the aid of my binoculars I'll give up a little light for the assurance that my scope is going to be dead on and in one piece.
As for your other question, no I haven't switched comps. I used to run different rounds thru my XVR but the only round that has ever passed thru the PC is the Hornady SST.
kayakersteve
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I like the Leupold
Here's my setup when using a scope on it. I actually like it better with open sights, just limit my range for hunting.
Here is a monster buck I got the first year I hunted with it!!
Ok, the deer is not a monster, but the GUN IS!
Here's my setup when using a scope on it. I actually like it better with open sights, just limit my range for hunting.
Here is a monster buck I got the first year I hunted with it!!
Ok, the deer is not a monster, but the GUN IS!
davlandrum
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Thanks for the info guys, as always!
KS - is that the variable Leupold? Also, is that a 5" barrel? Just making sure.
Nice deer. I ain't all about the "monster deer", I just have to get my one deer/year for the freezer, otherwise my 3 bottomless pits (boys) will eat me out of house and home! Thank goodness Grandpa is a way better bowhunter than I am, so I usually get elk meat as well (payment for a strong backed pack mule...)
Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a monster on the wall. I just am not ready to pass on a legal deer to wait for a biggun.
I am sooooooo ready to go hunt!!!!!!!
KS - is that the variable Leupold? Also, is that a 5" barrel? Just making sure.
Nice deer. I ain't all about the "monster deer", I just have to get my one deer/year for the freezer, otherwise my 3 bottomless pits (boys) will eat me out of house and home! Thank goodness Grandpa is a way better bowhunter than I am, so I usually get elk meat as well (payment for a strong backed pack mule...)
Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a monster on the wall. I just am not ready to pass on a legal deer to wait for a biggun.
I am sooooooo ready to go hunt!!!!!!!
kayakersteve
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davldrum
Yes it's the Vari-X III with 2-7 x, I believe.
That is the 5 inch version 460 also.
Fun Gun!
Yes it's the Vari-X III with 2-7 x, I believe.
That is the 5 inch version 460 also.
Fun Gun!
davlandrum
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KS - looks like I will be somewhere in your vicinity this summer. I have in-laws in Buffalo and we are going for a family reunion.
Dav & Steve...
Let me know if you're ever interested in a super Illinois handgun hunt. Got a great outfitter who allows handguns during the 3-day gun seasons. Davlandrum--you'll definitely have the opportunity to fill your freezer and piss the wife off with a wall hanger. PM if interested.
Let me know if you're ever interested in a super Illinois handgun hunt. Got a great outfitter who allows handguns during the 3-day gun seasons. Davlandrum--you'll definitely have the opportunity to fill your freezer and piss the wife off with a wall hanger. PM if interested.
kayakersteve
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Davlandrum: We are 50 minutes southwest of Buffalo and the shore of Lake Erie. If your bored when your up this way, drop an email and I'll show you guys our beautiful gorge property and Lake Erie. I'm a retired Army brat; spent the first 17 years of my life in the Army with my pops - He retired in 1979 = Field Artillery/Pershing missle stuff. Was born in Germany and grew up in Fort Sill!
King 460: That sounds like a great offer, but right now with a wife, 4 kids and 1 1/2 jobs in medicine, I am lucky to hunt and fish locally. We have great Steelhead fishing in our stream and turkey, deer, and lots of small game everywhere.
King 460: That sounds like a great offer, but right now with a wife, 4 kids and 1 1/2 jobs in medicine, I am lucky to hunt and fish locally. We have great Steelhead fishing in our stream and turkey, deer, and lots of small game everywhere.
davlandrum
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KS - I will keep that in mind. I love my wife, and like my in-laws...but Buffalo in the summer just s*cks.
King, sorry - but I have to +1 to KS - I also got 4 kids, but only 1 job that pays, my "other job" is trying to get my 9 acres to make some $$.
I would love to do a white-tail hunt. Been awhile since I lived back east...
King, sorry - but I have to +1 to KS - I also got 4 kids, but only 1 job that pays, my "other job" is trying to get my 9 acres to make some $$.
I would love to do a white-tail hunt. Been awhile since I lived back east...
kayakersteve
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Dav - Keep it in mind - We are always open to any and all firearm friendlty visitors. Check out my website for pics of our acreage.
WWW.KayakForFun.com
WWW.KayakForFun.com