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Aaronb2245 · 05-29-2008, 11:31 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm from North Texas (Dallas Metro) I hunt in east & south texas. I enjoy hunting large game with a bow and rifle, however I do have an interest in hunting with a handgun (magnums) My favorite rifle calibers are 243 & 30-06. I own both and I feel that I don't need to purchase another rifle to cover all my hunting needs (of course I will buy more rifles). IMO there is no real need for a magnum rifle; so long as you are proficient with your weapon you can make those long shots without a magnum (I would like trying one out however) . Anyhow to each their own and good luck on your hunting.

Calibers of interest ==> 25-06, .270 win, .17 hmr, 44mag

Seabeescotty · 06-01-2008, 09:28 AM

Welcome to G&G! I use a .270 for hunting, and it's never let me down. I've shot the .17, and it's a great little varminter. And I own three .44 mags, and I love 'em! I don't have any experience with the 25-06, but I hear it's a good round also. Any are good choices to add to your collection. Enjoy the forum!

neophyte · 06-01-2008, 09:42 AM

Aaronb2245: Sir; Welcome from NC; Share your experiences and thoughts

I have some long firearms; gravitating for many years toward handgun only.
My interest in hunting with handguns has more to do with being outside.

Now

I would like to come to Texas and check out some of your Pigs

handgun style of course.
.44 will serve you well. Rugers of course.

TexasT · 06-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Welcome to the site!

CalifgirlinOk · 06-01-2008, 01:49 PM

Welcome to G&G

knightRider · 06-01-2008, 01:51 PM

HOWDY

toolman · 06-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Alright, another Texan!

HARDERTR · 06-01-2008, 02:23 PM

Welcome Aaron. What part of South Texas do you hunt? When I was a kid, my grandfather took me to Laredo to hunt a friend-of-the-family's ranch. I was too young to get the full benefit, but I remember discussing a "cow" I saw moving behind a pear bush that turned out to be a HUGE buck.

I hunt primarily with a pistol now. My 44mag kills outnumber rifle kills over the past 10 years. You get all of the excitement of bow hunting, with fewer worries about the equipment.

mosineer · 06-01-2008, 06:00 PM

Welcome aboard!! Hope you enjoy the site and we will see you around the forums...

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.22guy · 06-02-2008, 01:25 AM

Welcome to the site!

Windwalker · 06-02-2008, 08:38 AM

Welcome to G&G.

oldjarhead · 06-02-2008, 08:45 AM

Welcome aboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolman

Alright, another Texan!

OMG, another Texan...hee hee
(I just had to do that)

sean46953 · 06-02-2008, 04:36 PM

Welcome to Gun and Game, Aaron! I hope to see you around the forums, enjoy!

MrsS · 06-02-2008, 06:59 PM

Hello Aaronb!

05-29-2008, 11:31 PM	#1
Aaronb2245 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68	New to forum Hello everyone, I'm from North Texas (Dallas Metro) I hunt in east & south texas. I enjoy hunting large game with a bow and rifle, however I do have an interest in hunting with a handgun (magnums) My favorite rifle calibers are 243 & 30-06. I own both and I feel that I don't need to purchase another rifle to cover all my hunting needs (of course I will buy more rifles). IMO there is no real need for a magnum rifle; so long as you are proficient with your weapon you can make those long shots without a magnum (I would like trying one out however) . Anyhow to each their own and good luck on your hunting. Calibers of interest ==> 25-06, .270 win, .17 hmr, 44mag

06-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#2
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,050 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to G&G! I use a .270 for hunting, and it's never let me down. I've shot the .17, and it's a great little varminter. And I own three .44 mags, and I love 'em! I don't have any experience with the 25-06, but I hear it's a good round also. Any are good choices to add to your collection. Enjoy the forum! __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

06-01-2008, 09:42 AM	#3
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,610 Blog Entries: 2	Aaronb2245: Sir; Welcome from NC; Share your experiences and thoughts I have some long firearms; gravitating for many years toward handgun only. My interest in hunting with handguns has more to do with being outside. Now I would like to come to Texas and check out some of your Pigs handgun style of course. .44 will serve you well. Rugers of course. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

06-01-2008, 09:47 AM	#4
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06-01-2008, 01:49 PM	#5
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06-01-2008, 01:51 PM	#6
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06-01-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Alright, another Texan! __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

06-01-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
HARDERTR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Iraq Posts: 189 Images: 9	Welcome Aaron. What part of South Texas do you hunt? When I was a kid, my grandfather took me to Laredo to hunt a friend-of-the-family's ranch. I was too young to get the full benefit, but I remember discussing a "cow" I saw moving behind a pear bush that turned out to be a HUGE buck. I hunt primarily with a pistol now. My 44mag kills outnumber rifle kills over the past 10 years. You get all of the excitement of bow hunting, with fewer worries about the equipment.

06-01-2008, 06:00 PM	#9
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Welcome aboard!! Hope you enjoy the site and we will see you around the forums... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

06-02-2008, 01:25 AM	#10
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06-02-2008, 08:38 AM	#11
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06-02-2008, 04:36 PM	#13
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06-02-2008, 06:59 PM	#14
MrsS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from the 26th state of the union; now living in the 16th. Posts: 1,425	Hello Aaronb! __________________ Gun Control...is the ability to hit your target.