archer Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Is there anyone out there thats hunts deer with a handgun? I have a 308 win in a encore pistol and would like to try coues deer this season . I have a tag for 24B here in arizona. Any helpful hints in doing this would help. What works for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apatkelley Report post Posted August 15, 2007 I haven't hunted deer with a handgun, but if I did, I would choose the same type of gun that you have. The T/C is great for hunting. What time of year is your hunt in 24B? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer Report post Posted August 16, 2007 I will be hunting with 3 other people, that way we can pair up and cover more ground with the binoculars. The hunt dates are Oct 26 to Oct 31. I haven't shot a deer for a while now but have gotten a cow elk the last 2 years. Still got meat in the freezer! Going for 3 for 3. Got an elk last Dec, a javelina in feb or march? Now looking for a deer, deaf, dum and blind would help!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted September 3, 2007 I have that exact same tag. Good Luck on your hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Tried to get a deer, found this to be one of the tuffer hunts. Last 2 days we could find deer but couldn't get close for my pistol, a rifle wouldn't of helped! Had a good time out! I wasn't at work!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ac guy Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Tried to get a deer, found this to be one of the tuffer hunts. Last 2 days we could find deer but couldn't get close for my pistol, a rifle wouldn't of helped! Had a good time out! I wasn't at work!!!!! Where did you hunt? I was up near Apache lake. Got one on the first day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer Report post Posted November 13, 2007 Hunted the east side of the unit. Was camped on the first road that said 225fr. I thought about changing to my rifle but I stayed with my encore 308 pistol. Took a couple shots from camp to check the gun, hit at 300yds. Was happy about that. That was without hiking around. I always want to get closer!!! Didn't see or hear anyone out that way having any luck. Going to try my luck on elk with the pistol, using a 378GNR caliber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Owens1 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 Handgun hunting for me rates up there with archery hunting, it's a blast and a little more challenging! I shoot a T/C .223 and took a muley spike with it a few years ago and it feels good to say you killed a deer with a pistol! If you're going to try it I would recommend any of the T/C pistols and they have a wide variety of calibers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Went on a elk hunt in unit #9 and had no luck finding any. I did stay true to the TC pistol, carried it the hole time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
