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Post by darrellh on Nov 21, 2016 9:39:51 GMT -5
Our friend Mark Hampton asked me to post this photo from his successful MO whitetail hunt. I'll let Mark provide us with the details.  Great looking buck Mark, congratulations! |
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Post by jfs on Nov 21, 2016 10:19:48 GMT -5
That`s a beauty.....not you Mark...the buck..............
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Post by markhampton on Nov 21, 2016 12:27:11 GMT -5
Shucks! James -- I thought I was the beauty! Got this MO buck with an H-S Precision in 260 Rem. shooting Nosler's 120 gr. BT.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers,
Mark
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Post by Snyd on Nov 21, 2016 14:13:00 GMT -5
Nice buck! But what happened to your rifle stock, it looks a little short  |
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Nov 21, 2016 15:15:56 GMT -5
Nice 'un, Mark! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
Ken
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Post by markhampton on Nov 21, 2016 15:32:35 GMT -5
Synd, Story of my life -- everything is a little short; hair, bank account, ect. Now try shooting that thing offhanded and see just how easy it is -- almost like cheating :}
Ken, Hope all is well. Miss seeing you at the convention.
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Post by bushog on Nov 21, 2016 18:27:26 GMT -5
Hey Mark,
I've got a question (s)...
Assuming you had that gun built, wyy didn't you get it built on a LH action?
What twist is that barrel?
Nice deer by the way!
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Post by Snyd on Nov 21, 2016 18:37:25 GMT -5
Synd, Story of my life -- everything is a little short; hair, bank account, ect. Now try shooting that thing offhanded and see just how easy it is -- almost like cheating :} Ken, Hope all is well. Miss seeing you at the convention. I've never shot one of those types of handguns. I was wondering what recoil is like shooting offhand. Seriously, with the pistol grip and muzzle brake how is it? Do you use some type of two handed hold like a pistol or do you use the forestock? Or do you need a rest? |
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Post by sixshot on Nov 21, 2016 18:54:01 GMT -5
Nice Mark, that's a heavy horned buck you got! I had a 260 Encore once & used the same bullet, it was excellent on muleys. Snyd, they are tough to hold offhand in my experience because of the muzzle heavy gun & the eye relief on the scope but if anyone can handle the job it would be Mark Hampton. If you consider all hunting throughout the world Mark Hampton is perhaps #1 with any & all handguns.
Dick
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Post by Snyd on Nov 21, 2016 19:27:32 GMT -5
Thanks Dick. It's really great for a new handgun hunter like me to be able to learn from guys like you, Mr. Hampton and others.
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Post by markhampton on Nov 21, 2016 20:20:09 GMT -5
Dick, Thanks for the kind words -- of which I am not worthy but grateful nonetheless.
Snyd, There are many folks that believe shooting these type handguns are like shooting a rifle. They are as accurate in many cases but much more challenging to shoot accurately without shoulder support. Offhand shooting with these large single shots is most difficult. I do everything possible to find a rest of some type. Whether it's a revolver, semi-auto, or single-shot -- they all are challenging to me -- but it sure is fun.
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Post by Snyd on Nov 21, 2016 20:45:31 GMT -5
Dick, Thanks for the kind words -- of which I am not worthy but grateful nonetheless. Snyd, There are many folks that believe shooting these type handguns are like shooting a rifle. They are as accurate in many cases but much more challenging to shoot accurately without shoulder support. Offhand shooting with these large single shots is most difficult. I do everything possible to find a rest of some type. Whether it's a revolver, semi-auto, or single-shot -- they all are challenging to me -- but it sure is fun. I can't imagine they'd be like shooting a rifle. It seems obvious that without the buttstock it's a whole different animal. I've thought about something like that for sheep. Or an Encore in 454. I've killed a few with my rifle. Tried one Brooks Range walk in hunt with my SBH 45 Colt with 2X scope. Could't quite close the gap. I'll keep trying, I decided that if I'm willing to take a shot further than 100yds I'll just pack my Kimber 325  It's set on sheep and only weighs 7 lbs all up I've enjoyed reading some of your stuff and seeing the pics. Congrats and keep it up! Have you gotten your Grand Slam yet? |
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Post by markhampton on Nov 22, 2016 10:18:41 GMT -5
Thanks Gents for the kind words.
Bushog, The H-S Precision pistol only comes in short action. The twist rate is 9 as I intended to use 120 - 130 gr. bullets.
Synd, The recoil with muzzle brake is almost non-existent. I always find a rest of some sort for these type handguns. They are extremely accurate -- with a good solid rest. I have been very fortunate taking the Grand Slam.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Mark
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 22, 2016 10:22:43 GMT -5
Our friend Mark Hampton asked me to post this photo from his successful MO whitetail hunt. I'll let Mark provide us with the details. Great looking buck Mark, congratulations! *** Handsome photo of Mark Hampton with a fine buck, a PISTOL BUCK. For those who don’t know the history of these guns, Remington introduced the XP-100----based on the solid bottom 40-X receiver, in .221 Fireball. Intro around 1960, with CENTER GRIP stock. The Remington XP-100 set the stage for all bolt action pistols to follow. The center-grip pistol rotates upward on recoil; as opposed to a rear-grip single shot, which recoils straight back into the palm before rising. Competition in Handgun Silhouette, specifically IHMSA Silhouette, drove handgunning into rifle ballistics. These refined pistols are not OFFHAND pistols; they challenge marksmanship as fired from ANATOMICAL REST (Creedmoor, Dead Frog, prone with palm under butt, sitting), or ARTIFICIAL REST (sandbag, day pack, bipod). A revolver shooter who claims trajectory doesn’t matter just needs to get out and prove it against one of these single shots. Mark, how about some skinny on the pistol? David Bradshaw |
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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.
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It's set on sheep and only weighs 7 lbs all up 
