|
Post by markhampton on Jan 1, 2017 15:14:50 GMT -5
rWt, I have all the handguns I travel with under Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. -- located in Ormond Beach, FL. In almost 40 years of hunting internationally -- I've "lost" or had stolen 4 handguns. Most folks have better luck. The SIAI Insurance policy allows me to sleep well at night.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 26, 2016 20:28:30 GMT -5
I will be there.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 26, 2016 14:22:56 GMT -5
Most excellent -- Congrats on a dandy buck!
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 17, 2016 12:47:01 GMT -5
Ray, I'll do my darnedest not to let you down. Cheers
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 17, 2016 11:25:37 GMT -5
I'm not Whit but both of these handguns are headed to MO as we speak. Will be doing an article for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER. Looking forward to shooting these short barreled rigs. Cheers -- Mark
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 10, 2016 12:02:51 GMT -5
Congrats on your buck -- well done!
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 9, 2016 18:12:54 GMT -5
Stunning!
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 5, 2016 21:09:06 GMT -5
Kings6 -- you shouldn't have..................Holy Wow!
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 5, 2016 16:35:32 GMT -5
Nice cat -- great looking gun -- congrats!
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 4, 2016 19:59:02 GMT -5
Holy Cow! That is a beautiful revolver! This .41 Mag. stuff is about to tip me over.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Dec 2, 2016 14:38:13 GMT -5
Really nice buck -- Congrats to the young lady! Excellent
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Nov 30, 2016 17:16:39 GMT -5
Looks like a target-rich environment Dick. You're having too much fun! All this .41 Mag. stuff is working on me.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Nov 25, 2016 8:02:25 GMT -5
A mature buck on public land with a revolver -- that's getting it done the hard way. Congrats Darrell! Great job -- and fine looking FA.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Nov 22, 2016 20:40:31 GMT -5
Never shot a .41 Mag. much until recently. Match Grade Machine was running a special on Encore barrels and caught me in a weak moment. I got a 16.5 inch heavy barrel and started running loads over the chronograph. I was a bit surprised when Buffalo Bore's 170 gr. Sierra clocked 2108 fps. The most accurate 100 yard handload consisted of H-110 and Hornady's 210 gr. XTP at 1676 fps. At this point, I regret not getting in to the .41 Mag. sooner.
|
|
|
Post by markhampton on Nov 22, 2016 11:21:38 GMT -5
David, Thank you for the insight on the Remington XP-100; the first and original modern day bolt-action pistol.
The H-S Precision is the only currently available factory offering in a bolt-action pistol format. H-S is well-known for their composite stocks and incorporate these in their pistol -- in a variety of color patterns including some nifty camo. They use their own action based on the Model 2000 -- with three position safety. In the pistol line-up, most any short action round -- .223, .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem., .308 Win. and others can be built. Triggers can be adjusted down to 2.5 pounds. Barrels are 15 inch in length not counting muzzle brake. H-S offers the option of their own muzzle brake or you can install one of your own choosing. I'm running Leupold dual-dovetail mounts/rings with a Leupold VX-3i rifle scope -- 4.5-14x and B&C reticle. All parts of gun and assembly are completed here in the US -- their factory is located in Rapid City, SD. The H-S Model 2000P is basically a well-made, high-quality, semi-custom, factory offering.
As you mention, shooting these type handguns offhand is not practical. Depending on circumstance, environment, terrain, method of hunting, shooting off a backpack or some form of tripod rest like Bog-Pod -- can be very effective. For most of us mere mortals, a good solid rest is mandatory in hunting situations. From the bench with sandbags, these guns can be extremely accurate producing bug-hole groups that would impress your friends and neighbors. With the right load and shooter -- one-half MOA is not uncommon. Whether you are banging steel at long range, punching holes in paper, or stalking antelope in the wide open space of the west, these pistols provide dependability and consistent accuracy. Just like the XP-100.
|
|