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Hunting with DE
9/13/2010 11:34:44 AM
I am in the market for a handgun for whitetail hunting.
My normal hunting location has limitted shooting distances and I thought I would look into handgun hunting for a change.
My first thought was a S&W PC revolver with a scope (.44 mag or .357, 6 1/2" minimum barrel).
Someone suggested I look into a DE becasue it compares favorable to the S&W's.
So I am researching.
Who has hunted with a DE?
Do I need a newer model to be able to mount a scope?
I am looking into the legalities of a semi-auto for hunting in my state as well.
My normal hunting location has limitted shooting distances and I thought I would look into handgun hunting for a change.
My first thought was a S&W PC revolver with a scope (.44 mag or .357, 6 1/2" minimum barrel).
Someone suggested I look into a DE becasue it compares favorable to the S&W's.
So I am researching.
Who has hunted with a DE?
Do I need a newer model to be able to mount a scope?
I am looking into the legalities of a semi-auto for hunting in my state as well.
9/13/2010 12:10:20 PM
I have hunted with a Desert Eagle.
1) Regardless of whether or not your DE has scope mounting slots machined in, you will want to use a mount... The mount keeps the brass off of your scope and out of (doesn't bounce back into) the action.
2) I have been happiest with 44 as my hunting caliber... Plenty of off the shelf hunting load choices.
3) You will want a nice chest holster for field carry.
1) Regardless of whether or not your DE has scope mounting slots machined in, you will want to use a mount... The mount keeps the brass off of your scope and out of (doesn't bounce back into) the action.
2) I have been happiest with 44 as my hunting caliber... Plenty of off the shelf hunting load choices.
3) You will want a nice chest holster for field carry.
9/13/2010 1:15:02 PM
May be a no go.
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
I would need a 5 round magazine to use this
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
I would need a 5 round magazine to use this
9/13/2010 6:14:11 PM
Originally Posted By SperlingPE:
May be a no go.
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
May be a no go.
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
Do they restrict the number of rounds in the gun, or the capacity of the magazine?
If you're not sure, just make a plug for the magazine using a cut piece of wooden dowel. Be sure to test the mag for function before taking it in the field.
9/13/2010 6:19:08 PM
6 rounds
so a 6 round revolver is okay
for a semi auto - one in the pipe and 5 in the magazine
5 round magazine maximum
so a 6 round revolver is okay
for a semi auto - one in the pipe and 5 in the magazine
5 round magazine maximum
9/13/2010 6:21:37 PM
Originally Posted By GarrettJ:
Do they restrict the number of rounds in the gun, or the capacity of the magazine?
If you're not sure, just make a plug for the magazine using a cut piece of wooden dowel. Be sure to test the mag for function before taking it in the field.
Originally Posted By SperlingPE:
May be a no go.
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
May be a no go.
State regulations restrict number of rounds in a semi auto weapon to 6 maximum for deer.
Do they restrict the number of rounds in the gun, or the capacity of the magazine?
If you're not sure, just make a plug for the magazine using a cut piece of wooden dowel. Be sure to test the mag for function before taking it in the field.
It shouldn't be too hard to modify a magazine, or have one modified, with some sort of capacity stop.
Are you sure that the capacity restriction applies to handguns?
9/13/2010 6:29:48 PM
It applies to handguns
Regulations state all semi auto weapons are limited to 6 rounds
This is for deer
No distiction is made between rifle and handgun
Regulations state all semi auto weapons are limited to 6 rounds
This is for deer
No distiction is made between rifle and handgun
9/13/2010 9:36:48 PM
I shot a doe with mine in .50AE back in 2008. It made one heck of a mess of her right shoulder, but the bullet managed to reach the heart and make a complete pass through. This was at 20yds or so.
ETA: Nevermind, I guess it's illegal in your state
ETA: Nevermind, I guess it's illegal in your state
9/16/2010 2:48:05 PM
Not illegal - just need the right capacity magazine
9/28/2010 5:22:10 PM
I have harvested about 6 deer with mine. Longest shot was around 90-100 yards. I was always able to shoot from a stable platform (once sitting down with my boots as a prop for the barrel) and place a single shot through the ribcage. I have always used the same .50 ammo since I bought the pistol in 1998...325gr. Speer Gold Dot. It works pretty well, I must say. Ears ring like hell afterwards! 
