Hunting Handguns
Created for PerformanceWhether it’s rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, whitetails, elk or bear, handguns have a place in the hunt. In fact, according to surveys done by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, handguns have become the fastest growing sector of the hunting sports. The reasons are simple. Handgun hunting offers sportsmen more challenge and requires more skill than any other modern firearm. |
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The Best Calibers
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Written by Hunter's Handbook Staff
If you are small-game or varmint hunting at close range, a .22 LR can be an excellent choice. When it comes to larger game, you need a gun powerful enough to make a humane kill.
Sights/Scopes
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Written by Hunter's Handbook Staff
Next to caliber and choice of gun, the most important equipment decision to make is which sight system is best for your preferred hunting. Handgun hunters use two basic types of sights: “open” iron sights or optics (optics can be scopes or red dots).
Handgun Types
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Written by Hunter's Handbook Staff
The three basic types of handgun actions are: autoloaders, revolvers, and single shots. Since there is a wider selection of calibers available with single shots and revolvers, which are appropriate for both small and large game, they are used to a much greater extent for hunting.
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Written by Hunter's Handbook Staff
Whether it’s rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, whitetails, elk or bear, handguns have a place in the hunt. In fact, according to surveys done by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, handguns have become the fastest growing sector of the hunting sports. The reasons are simple. Handgun hunting offers sportsmen more challenge and requires more skill than any other modern firearm.
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