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Post by cddogfan1 on Nov 18, 2013 14:32:00 GMT -5
I have killed a few head of game with a handgun. But I have not gone strictly to the handgun only hunting. I have been carrying my revolver in cross draw when I have my rifle. How do you guys typically carry when you have a rifle also.
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Post by sheriff on Nov 18, 2013 14:58:25 GMT -5
Most of the time on my right hip.
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Post by sixshot on Nov 18, 2013 17:20:37 GMT -5
When carrying both the rifle needs to be opposite the sixgun so they don't bump against each other. Usually not a problem if the sixgun rides in a shoulder rig.
Dick
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Post by nc12215 on Nov 19, 2013 4:51:19 GMT -5
I wear crossdraw when hunting with a rifle. The rifle carries better on my right shoulder. I have several rifles with some "hammer spur scarring" on the stock as a result of both carried strong side. I have even tried to force myself to carry the rifle on my left shoulder but to no avail. it just won't ride as well like that. Dave
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Post by cddogfan1 on Nov 19, 2013 7:13:04 GMT -5
I wear crossdraw when hunting with a rifle. The rifle carries better on my right shoulder. I have several rifles with some "hammer spur scarring" on the stock as a result of both carried strong side. I have even tried to force myself to carry the rifle on my left shoulder but to no avail. it just won't ride as well like that. Dave I carry for the same reason and have the same problem. I am going to try it strong side this weekend though. Just recently got a Simply Rugged Sourdough and man that feels great on me strong side.
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Post by tgc on Nov 19, 2013 11:00:20 GMT -5
I'm left handed, when hunting or around the the house I carry revolvers mostly, right hip out of the way. On the street automatics left side.
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Post by Markbo on Nov 21, 2013 18:17:13 GMT -5
I carry a crossdraw. The rifle goes where it goes on the right or left shoulder and the crossdraw never gets in the way, unlike anything on the hip. I carry only large scoped guns in a shoulder holster. If out without a rifle, usually on the right hip.
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Post by bud on Nov 22, 2013 10:50:28 GMT -5
I usually hunt with scoped handguns carried in a shoulder holster across my chest....I'm righthanded. When carrying a single shot pistol this way put a S&W 422 in my pack for rabbits 'n blue grouse and also a NM 4 5/8" 41Mag loaded heavy with 250 gr CB's. Never got used to carrying a gun on my hip...guess I never got the correct rig.
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Post by Doc Barranti on Nov 22, 2013 21:28:54 GMT -5
...Never got used to carrying a gun on my hip...guess I never got the correct rig. We could fix that, Bud...
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Post by contender on Nov 23, 2013 9:54:41 GMT -5
I chuckled at Doc's reply. He does make some fine shucks to carry a handgun, out of the way, for when you hunt with both types.
I'm mostly a handgun hunter. However, comfort has to be a requirement for any equipment I carry while hunting. I suggest you look at the handgun you wish to carry, then look at the clothing normally worn, and think about how you will be able to mount & use a rifle if you need to get into a field position quickly. Is the handgun riding comfortably, AND out of the way when the rifle is needed? Is the handgun readily accessable if you decide to use it instead of the rifle? Questions only you can answer with the way you hunt. Me? A cross draw for many guns, as well as a quality cross chest rig for bigger & heavier handguns.
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Post by 45coltnut on Nov 24, 2013 16:26:12 GMT -5
As this is my first year handgun hunting, I may not be the best to comment...but I will. I purchased a cross draw holster for both my ruger single actions. My plan was to hopefully (just as you pointed out) keep my rifle off of my six shooter. Well, the cross draw works for that reason. But, I didn't really take into account a easy draw around my bulging belly:) Nor, did I plan on the constraints of wearing a cross draw holster whil sitting in a tree stand with side supports /arm rests. This just doesn't work very well and while I purchased my holsters for field use, I still purchased them with hand tooled designs (a purty gun can't have an ugly holster).
So, I came up with a brand new concept never thunk of before......a chest rig. Lol. Seriously though, these things work great! For now I'm simply wearing my bet across my left shoulder with the gun resting across my chest. This works absolutely wonderful for my 5.5" bisley while the 10.5" super blackhawk needs to be resting slightly lower and around to my left. I'm planning on purchasing some unfinished belts and making a rig with a special kydex / leather covered adapter to attach the holster to the rig. A cross draw holster, in my opinion works great for this and actually becomes dual purpose.
This is just my 0.02 worth, but for my the chest rig is the only way to go for handgunning. Thanks and happy hunting.
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Post by cvarcher on Nov 24, 2013 18:54:49 GMT -5
I just found an almost new Freedom arms leather cross draw holster that was made for my Colt NEw Frontier 4 3/4" barrel gun. Barring a few small very l;uight scuffs its in excellent condition if anyone is interested in buying it.Be glad to email pictures of it. It is about 8" long total and has the lockidown strap that snaps closed,open bottom and can fit a 2 1/8" wide belt . Says 83 on the back and 6 X along with Freedom Arms address. --cvarcher@hotmail.com (Corrado)
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Post by woody on Nov 24, 2013 19:28:40 GMT -5
Just this year I have decided I hate cross draw holsters!!! I've been carrying a 4 5/8" flattop .44 special and a 7 1/2"Bisley in a cross draw. I find they are always in the way. Catching on my rifle, in the way of the seatbelt, uncomfortable sitting in a tree stand when fully clothed for cold weather etc. maybe it's just me. I'm used to carrying strong side. Maybe it's just me but guys that are larger around the belly seem to prefer cross draw. I'm going to go with a chest rig for my longer barreled guns for sure and strong side only for anything 6" and shorter. It just seems in natural for me. I also hate shoulder holsters. Never found one that is comfortable all day. But the chest rigs look comfortable. I've carried scope handguns in an uncle mikes bandolier holster and found it really comfortable.
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Post by dmize on Nov 24, 2013 19:53:56 GMT -5
When hunting with a long gun I use cross draw. It is quick and most importantly the hammer/grips don't tear the crap out of the rifle I am carrying.....such as the 45 Colt 1894 Cowboy Limited that I de-valued by hunting with it in partnership with a strong draw holster for my Blackhawk
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 24, 2013 19:56:14 GMT -5
Taking a few healthy tromps lately, with rifle or carbine and the Ruger 03 slung strong side/straight draw. Made holster for either crossdraw or straight draw. By "straight draw" I mean on my right hip. As holster doubles for cross draw, revolver butt rakes rearward on the strong side. Whether butt rakes rearward, forward, or bore axis is vertical is a matter of personal preference. Personal preference comes with experience and is shaped by one's activity. The last thing I'm qualified to do is to tell another shooter how to carry his or her sidearm.
Carrying strong side keeps the front of my body clean for carrying a rifle or carbine in the many positions which come into play on a long hike or stalk. I almost never carry a rifle slung when afield. The sling is for when one doesn't anticipate action. Strong side accommodates work with tools such as chainsaws. One should have a wide and reasonably supple belt to suppprt a three pound revolver, or a shoulder strap wide enough to not dig in. and I very much favor suspenders when afield. David Bradshaw
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