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New Saddle Gun

I'd love to get into the pistol game. I just cant afford it. Everything I've found from single shots to glock g40s are over $700
 
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Mike K said:
I have the same. I haven't used it out of the saddle yet. It's deadly on white tails, and the ultimate run and gun weapon. Ear protection definitely required.
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I used my GP100 one year as a "finishing off" gun. That lasted exactly 1 shot. I thought my ears had exploded. That finished the idea of pistol hunting for deer. I just cant wear ear muffs when hunting, I rely on my hearing to get ready if you catch one sneaking through thickets, etc. I will never shoot a revolver without hearing protection again.

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PaTrout1 said:
I used my GP100 one year as a "finishing off" gun. That lasted exactly 1 shot. I thought my ears had exploded. That finished the idea of pistol hunting for deer. I just cant wear ear muffs when hunting, I rely on my hearing to get ready if you catch one sneaking through thickets, etc. I will never shoot a revolver without hearing protection again.

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On that note do you pistol guys wear muffs w/a cutout feature or how are y’all doing it?
 
PaTrout1 said:
I used my GP100 one year as a "finishing off" gun. That lasted exactly 1 shot. I thought my ears had exploded. That finished the idea of pistol hunting for deer. I just cant wear ear muffs when hunting, I rely on my hearing to get ready if you catch one sneaking through thickets, etc. I will never shoot a revolver without hearing protection again.

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I get the ear plugs on the plastic band that way when one comes in its super quick to throw them in and get ready for a shot. I have also been thinking of a set of walkers noise canceling earbuds. Between duck hunting, being a machinist for 25+ years and general loud noises I need to save what I still have left
 
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PaTrout1 said:
I used my GP100 one year as a "finishing off" gun. That lasted exactly 1 shot. I thought my ears had exploded. That finished the idea of pistol hunting for deer. I just cant wear ear muffs when hunting, I rely on my hearing to get ready if you catch one sneaking through thickets, etc. I will never shoot a revolver without hearing protection again.

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I never used ear protection while hunting because it's a one shot and done type thing. Only at the range did I use the ear muffs or plugs. Hunting with a pistol is one of my favorite ways to hunt in the North Central mountains of PA.
 
Bigterp said:
On that note do you pistol guys wear muffs w/a cutout feature or how are y’all doing it?
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Absolutely yes! For $50 give or take, a pair of Howard Leights is money well spent in my opinion. These days I use Walker digital behind the ear protectors with custom molded ear plugs. They cost a few hundred bucks for both ears and the molds but I use them during archery season too just for the hearing enhancement. Every time we fire a gun, doesn't matter if it's just one shot, it does permanent damage to our ears. People think everything is fine when they're younger because they can still function ok but once they get into their 60's when hearing naturally declines anyway it's a very short time till there's no other choice but hearing aids.
 
smcchevy said:
I'd love to get into the pistol game. I just cant afford it. Everything I've found from single shots to glock g40s are over $700
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The single shot platform that started this thread can be had for 350. Most of them shoot moa or better. You would still have to put an optic on it. That could cost much more than the pistol.
 
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EricS said:
The single shot platform that started this thread can be had for 350. Most of them shoot moa or better. You would still have to put an optic on it. That could cost much more than the pistol.
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Yes I spent lunch looking at the scout pistols, had no idea they existed. Did I miss the boat on one chambered in 300 bo?
 
EricS said:
The single shot platform that started this thread can be had for 350. Most of them shoot moa or better. You would still have to put an optic on it. That could cost much more than the pistol.
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Without getting into too much detail, the gun was won in a GunBroker auction for much less than the normal selling price. Added a half decent scope and rings. Tax and all, it was sub $500. Hopefully it's a shooter.

Hunting wise, I plan on having muffs at the ready on standby. When I see something that gets the blood pumping, I'll slip the muffs on to take the shot.
 
Finally got to run a couple rounds thru her this weekend. Recoil is stout but manageable. Trigger is fantastic. Report is loud, real loud. Muffs are a must.

Got it on the paper and close to center before dark settled in. Need another session when I'm not rushed to fine tune and she will be ready to rock... :cool:
 
Thought I would update this for anyone interested in this firearm...

I may eventually hand load, but I don't have the dies yet or any 6.5 CM brass right now anyway, so I started with 3 different types of factory ammo...

- Winchester Deer Season XP 125 grain:
Inconsistent groups, probably good enough for hunting 50 yds or less, not acceptable for me though

- Federal Non-Typical 140 grain:
Grouped a little better, but still not up to my standards.

...at this point, I'm thinking, "Ok I am shooting factory loads intended for a 20"+ rifle barrel out of a 14" pistol barrel. Maybe I won't see acceptable groups until I hand load and dial it down to the right bullet and charge combo for the short barrel."

Then I tried the 3rd factory load...

- Hornady American Whitetail 129 grain
* BOOM * - Groups tightened up immediately. 1" group, maybe less at 75 yds. Had to move the crosshairs to re-center everything, but at least it was grouping now. I moved it so that I was dead center L to R and 1/2" high at 75. (Target bullseye was hard to see at 100 with 6x scope)

I can hit beer cans at 100 yds all day with this combo from the bench. I can't wait to get it out in the woods next week. I still have at least one more doe tag that I intend to fill with it.
 
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I added a sling stud to the grip and made a one point sling for it... (The paracord loop has since been replaced with a heavy metal ring)
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This is how I intend on carrying it in the woods and keeping it at the ready in the tree from the saddle. :cool: (...and keeping me from dropping it out of the tree)
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I've had an Encore in 30-30 with a 15" barrel topped off with a Bushnell 2x6x32 scope for the last 16 years. I've taken several bucks and does with it but none out of my saddle yet. Just got the saddle this year and haven't taken the pistol yet. Hunting with one is great fun you will enjoy it. It takes a steady hand to be accurate with the pistol at any range even close ranges. I've shot deer from 8 yards on the ground to 140 yards. They are accurate if you can hold them still. I use a shooting stick when on the ground and in the stand but with the saddle I am working on a system to steady my shot.
Good luck with it.
 
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