Opening day battery

[pacecars]

I think I have made my decision on which guns to start the season out with. I am going to run the S&W 16-4 .327 Federal w/Leupold 4X scope for use out to 50 yards (to start with) and an EABCO BF pistol in 6.5 BRM with a Bushnell Trophy 2x6 scope for anything out past that. Neither one has been blooded yet so hopefully we can get it done. I have not totally settled on what loads to use and neither one is a hard kicker and since I will be sitting in a pop up blind I will also get to use the new Ambush rest.

[seminolewind]

Beautiful guns. I’d be willing to bet that you will be the only hunter on the planet with that unique combination of hunting guns on opening day.

[pacecars]

They are definitely different then what people use around my area

[James]

Good luck................

[dobegrant]

Good luck, two very nice looking guns

[pacecars]

Thanks guys! I really want to take one with the S&W. I think I am going to try some .32 H&R wadcutters for squirrels just because I love this gun

[bigbore5]

Aug 23, 2024 18:00:51 GMT -5 pacecars said:

Thanks guys! I really want to take one with the S&W. I think I am going to try some .32 H&R wadcutters for squirrels just because I love this gun

Try some of the 32acp round nose bullets. Less meat damage for small game. My single six likes them in 32 long brass.

[squawberryman]

The EABCO speaks to me...

The 16-4 has already spoken to me...

[bigbore5]

I think I am going to carry a 7-1/2" 357max this year for openers. It's archery season now, so my crossbow is up first.

[45MAN]

THIS UPCOMING DEER SEASON I AM MOSTLY GOING 45 COLT, ALL 45 COLT HANDGUNS AT MY Lenaderos DEER LEASE (WHERE I CAN HANDGUN HUNT) AND PROBABLY A LOT AT MY Punta Del Monte DEER LEASE WHERE ITS RIFLE ONLY. FOR Lenaderos: A 12" FA MODEL 83 454 USING A 45 COLT CYLINDER (A SIERRA 300gr JFP @ 1,585fps), A 14" CONTENDER USING THE SAME SIERRA BULLET, BUT LESS POWDER, @ 1,460fps, and A 7.5" FA MODEL 97 45 COLT (LOAD TBD), and FOR Punta Del Monte A WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE 16" SRC TRAPPER USING THE SAME CONTENDER LOAD BUT GETTING 1,546fps IN THE CARBINE.

[bigbrowndog]

My hunting will start in Wyoming, pronghorn and possibly a cow elk if they are located on the ranch. Luckily cow tags are OTC and unlimited this year, so I can wait until they’re sighted. My FA 555, and JRH 414sm will take primary duties, with my XP 7-08 and XP 6BR hiding in the backpack just in case for goats. The 6BR will be left alone, when elk are on the menu, I still need to blood my 1936 Win.71, so it may go for a ride as well.

Trapr

[sixshot]

My starting out gun will be a little different than the past several years. Because me & some buddies have a little project in mind I'm going to use my 629 classic S&W & also a special bullet. I've had this gun for a long time & seldom ever shot it but this year will be different & I've been shooting quite a bit lately. I also put a 4X Leupold on top because the place I'll be starting out at will have shots that might test my old eyes, not sure. The only other thing I can say right now is that I won't be starting out with a cast bullet, that's way off the charts for me.
My other gun that will be with me everyday is my 10.5" FA 41 magnum & I'll have a trusted 210 gr powder coated HP nestled in that beefy cylinder. If I have to get out around the 200 yd range it will come out of the backpack & take care of business. It's quart jar accurate if I get it on the Bog Pod or my pack. I will put the 2.5X8 Leupold back on it in the next few days, the rock chucks are gone.



Dick

[stetson1956]

Dick I see on the scope on your .41 it has a premier reticle sticker on it.What reticle does it have ,I have a 4 power luppy with the German #4.

[crobloc]

Those look like two very nice/good choices!! GOOD LUCK

[pete]

I have a 29 classic with a 2X Leupold, those guns are SHOOTERS! With a 429421 and 19.5 grs 2400 it's easily clay pigeon accurate at 125 yards. The same bullet and 10 grs of unique do just as well and feel like a 38spl. You'll bring home whatever you decide to shoot.