Pistols in Crossville

[VENISONEATR]

Someone mentioned the possibility of pursuing pigs with pistols at night while we are down in Crossville. This notion intrigues me, to say the least. I have a Ruger Blackhawk .41 Mag. I will admit I have never killed a big game animal with it, but I would very much like too. I'm thinking of using a Winchester loaded 240 gr. Platinum Tip... I'd like to hear from those of you bringing pistols and what load you will be using... and any opinions on my choice of weapon and load. Thanks in advance.

 

[Grouse]

.480 Raging Bull is coming with me. 8)

 

[big6x6]

I may bring a pistol or two to Crossville. More just to plink with than anything else... I'll probably bring my 686 .357Mag and my 626 Classic .44Mag.. I'm thinking I'll just load up some 180gr Partitions for the .357 and some 300gr XTPs for the .44. Of COURSE I'm going to use VV N-110 in those TOO!

 

[VENISONEATR]

Chuck/Tom do you think the 240 gr. Platinum tip will be alright on a hog?

 

[IndianaHunter]

Chuck/Tom do you think the 240 gr. Platinum tip will be alright on a hog?

Inside 40 yards it should be just fine.

 

[Blue-Dot-37.5]

Grouse:

How do you like it, whatcha shooting, and what sights do you have on it?
I heard of a few having problems with fired cases sticking in the cylinder.

Blue-Dot-37.5

 

[big6x6]

Chuck/Tom do you think the 240 gr. Platinum tip will be alright on a hog?

Inside 40 yards it should be just fine.

I agree! That should be an EXCELLENT bullet for the .41 Mag! TYPICAL weight for the .41 Rem Mag is 210gr. That 240gr Platinum Tip sounds like the PERFECT bullet for whitetail/boar! Are you really 'gonna pop one with it? 8)

 

[Grouse]

Grouse:

How do you like it, whatcha shooting, and what sights do you have on it?
I heard of a few having problems with fired cases sticking in the cylinder.

Blue-Dot-37.5

I really dont no yet. I'll have Chuck and Pat look at it in Crossville. I got a great deal on it.

 

[IndianaHunter]

I'd like to hear from those of you bringing pistols and what load you will be using... and any opinions on my choice of weapon and load. Thanks in advance.

I'll have my .480 Ruger holstered whenever I head to the woods. If a good shot presents itself I?ll use it. My intended load will be the Hornady 325gr XTP. I do have some brass I?d like to get re-loaded with a Beartooth LBT?s

 

[VENISONEATR]

Are you really 'gonna pop one with it? 8)

Yup, hopefully one with the ML-II and one with a pistol 8)

 

[Blue-Dot-37.5]

[/quote]

I really dont no yet. I'll have Chuck and Pat look at it in Crossville. I got a great deal on it. [/quote]

Have you shot it yet?

 

[Grouse]

Have you shot it yet?

I shot it a couple months ago before i bought it. The gun has a total of one box shot in it.

 

[Loggy]

A lil more than my 9 HP. Always wanted a 45 ACP so recently got this one. With the Hornady 230 grain HP/XTP it should serve as a better back-up on Hogs...in close of course. I had a Super Red 44 Mag but just wasnt much fun to shoot especially in the cold weather. :lol:

 

[Loggy]

The real thing..picked-up Yesterday. Nice. Cant wait to get out and shoot some of those 230 grain Hornady JHP/XTPs!

Please dont tell Mehlig Loggy got a 45 Caliber!! :lol:

 

[BoarKiller]

Chuck/Tom do you think the 240 gr. Platinum tip will be alright on a hog?

Inside 40 yards it should be just fine.

i wanna see that......

 

[big6x6]

Chuck/Tom do you think the 240 gr. Platinum tip will be alright on a hog?

Inside 40 yards it should be just fine.

i wanna see that......

You want to see what?

 

[VENISONEATR]

i wanna see that......

I have decided to use a 265 gr. LWN-GC 1350 fps
1072 ft. lbs Buffalo Bore bullet in my .41 Rem. Magnum
Ruger.

 

[big6x6]

i wanna see that......

I have decided to use a 265 gr. LWN-GC 1350 fps
1072 ft. lbs Buffalo Bore bullet in my .41 Rem. Magnum
Ruger.

Trust me.. The Platinum Tip would do the job.. I've waxed 'em with Sierra 240gr Power Jackets and so has my Bro from .44 Mags...no problems and blew right thru 'em! Not really THAT much difference between than and your .41 Mag load probably..

 

[VENISONEATR]

I'm bringing both and some CorBon bullets as well. I plan on limiting the shot to 25 yds. (open sights). I have no worries about any of the loads. I just like the BB 265 grainers :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

How do you like the CorBons?? I've heard nothing but good about 'em. I need to find a good load for my 44 mag Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter.