handgun hunting

  1. observe

    Another Warthog Attempt With Handgun

    Another day handgun hunting in Limpopo for Warthog. I went on four different solo .357 mag handgun day-hunts so far during the past 30 days. [.357 mag revolver , 6'' barrel with stock standard sights and 158 gr Sig JHP points factory bullets this time] This photo indicate my on the spot hiding...
  2. observe

    Another Warthog Handgun Hunt.....

    I recently went on another Warthog Handgun [.357 mag 158 gr SWC] hunt in the Limpopo. This time I made use of the convenient green shaded hide available about 20 m from a muddy pool. To give myself an even better chance of not spooking any other visitor at the pool, I decided to sit on the...
  3. Ridge Runner

    Out of curiosity what is the best bullet for use in 44 Mag for Africa?

    On my 2021 trip to Africa I'll be traveling to Zimbabwe and East Cape. In Zimbabwe it will be a camp hunt, I'll be going after cape buff, L eland, maybe leopard, hippo, or croc, and smaller PG. My primary weapon will be 375 H&H. My secondary will be my 44 Rem Mag, with 240 grain flat nose soft...
  4. Ridge Runner

    My new hunting handgun

    I was in need of a single action to go with my double action in 44 Rem Mag. At first I was considering going with a Ruger Super Blackhawk. I've always have been a fan of Ruger. But after reading some of the posts and threads I decided to check out Magnum Research BFR and Freedom Arms. Freedom...
  5. Ridge Runner

    Nosler bullet problem 45 acp & others

    I decided to get a different...better??...bullet for my .45 auto to reload, so I went with Nosler JHP in 230 grain, as 230 grain is my preferred bullet weight. The problem is the copper plating at the base is: 1) Not cylintrical 2) Too often a ring of copper (or piece of) is sheered...
  6. Ridge Runner

    Barrel length for handguns in South Africa?

    I am planning on traveling to hunt in South Africa with a .44 Remington Magnum or .454 Casull revolver. Is there a minimum barrel length requirement for handgun hunting in South Africa? I've asked the folks at Henry Rifle Permits, about a temporary import permit, accordingly it will not be a...
  7. Bullthrower338

    For Sale Smith & Wesson X-Frame 460XVR

    Up on the chopping block is a S&W 460 XVR. Along with the gun will be a set of RCBS carbide dies, 60 rounds of factory ammo (1 box CorBon 395 HC, 2 boxes Hornady 200gr FTX), 3 boxes Barnes 275gr XPB bullets, 75 new starline brass and some misc qty once fired(not many). Simmons 2-6x32 mounted in...
  8. flatwater bill

    10mm Buffalo

    I just read an interesting article on hand gun hunting in the magazine "Sporting Classics". The author did a hunt report on his taking of a large cape buff bull with a 10mm semi auto handgun, 5 inch barrel. Bullet was 200 grain double Tap, muzzle energy listed as 750 ft pounds. Range was quite...
  9. observe

    Bird Observations While Ambush Spear - Hunting...

    If you do still- or ambush hunting with hunting tools other than a powerful and long-range rifle, it is imperative that you are able to keep still for long periods of time. I hunt mainly warthogs with my primitive bow or spear and always have my trusty .357 magnum on my person as a back-up just...
 
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