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theNoid · December 7, 2008, 05:02 PM

If shooting with irons, get as long of a barrel as you can comfortably handle, I say this due to the longer sight radius and higher bullet speeds. Oh and practice, practice, practice.

If going scope, a 2x that is built for handguns of large caliber is ideal. Although some folks prefer more of a magnification. Now that optics have come into hand, sight radius is out the window so get whatever barrel length that you prefer ergonomically and aesthetically. Keep in mind that going with shorter length barrels does indeed affect overall projectile performance. Whatever you end up with don't forget to practice, practice, practice.

Oh and did I mention to practice, practice, practice. Once your combo is set up and dialed in, if you have the opportunity, get some actual field practice with your firearm. What I mean here is to go to your stand in the off season on occasion and plop some targets around randomly. I find it is a lot mo' betta' to get real field shots in rather than sitting at a bench or the likes at a range.

It has been said before and I will repeat it...handgun hunting is a blast...good luck and most of all, be safe and have fun!!!

Noidster

December 7, 2008, 05:02 PM	#12
theNoid Junior Member Join Date: December 25, 2007 Posts: 6	If shooting with irons, get as long of a barrel as you can comfortably handle, I say this due to the longer sight radius and higher bullet speeds. Oh and practice, practice, practice. If going scope, a 2x that is built for handguns of large caliber is ideal. Although some folks prefer more of a magnification. Now that optics have come into hand, sight radius is out the window so get whatever barrel length that you prefer ergonomically and aesthetically. Keep in mind that going with shorter length barrels does indeed affect overall projectile performance. Whatever you end up with don't forget to practice, practice, practice. Oh and did I mention to practice, practice, practice. Once your combo is set up and dialed in, if you have the opportunity, get some actual field practice with your firearm. What I mean here is to go to your stand in the off season on occasion and plop some targets around randomly. I find it is a lot mo' betta' to get real field shots in rather than sitting at a bench or the likes at a range. It has been said before and I will repeat it...handgun hunting is a blast...good luck and most of all, be safe and have fun!!! Noidster Last edited by theNoid; December 7, 2008 at 05:08 PM.