The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Which S&W 629 and which ammo for whitetails?

luckyned · October 6, 1999, 06:00 PM

I consider myself a old, wannabeCowboy and cannot put a scope on my handguns--why would I want such a short rifle that I can't get into my leather holster?! I can still see good (little prayer). I like a longer barrel for the sight radius but if it was a backup gun the longer barrel would be a disadvantage. My 5.5" length barrel is faster than my 7.5" barrel! 240 is my choice for under 75yrds whitetail'in..if something goes wrong..you may need extra penetration! The 300's are looking more accurate past 75yrds but don't need 'em yet. Maybe for Bear backup? A reloader must have all bullet weights to tinker with!

October 6, 1999, 06:00 PM	#3
luckyned Member Join Date: January 23, 1999 Location: hbg,ap,usa Posts: 40	I consider myself a old, wannabeCowboy and cannot put a scope on my handguns--why would I want such a short rifle that I can't get into my leather holster?! I can still see good (little prayer). I like a longer barrel for the sight radius but if it was a backup gun the longer barrel would be a disadvantage. My 5.5" length barrel is faster than my 7.5" barrel! 240 is my choice for under 75yrds whitetail'in..if something goes wrong..you may need extra penetration! The 300's are looking more accurate past 75yrds but don't need 'em yet. Maybe for Bear backup? A reloader must have all bullet weights to tinker with!