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hunting scope
Handgun hunting is primarily done with specialized handguns that have long barrels and mounted scopes (optical aiming devices).
Even the largest animals, such as elephants, can be killed with modern hunting handguns, although most handgun hunters only use handguns when hunting medium-sized game like deer and wild hogs.
The .44 Magnum, developed in 1955, was the beginning of handgun hunting for mainstream hunters. Handgun hunters consider their activity more 'sporting' than using rifles. The comparatively short sight radius of a handgun and typically less powerful ammunition than used with rifles, means that any handgun hunter must stalk closer to the prey in order to kill the animal humanely, giving said animal more chance of detecting and avoiding the hunter.
Most hunting handguns are either single-shot pistols, single-action revolvers, or double-action revolvers.
Handgun hunting differs from rifle or shotgun hunting because a significant amount of shooting practice must be undertaken in order to become and remain proficient. It is not uncommon for a skilled handgun hunter to be able to cleanly take game at ranges exceeding 100 yards, even 200 yards or more is possible with a single-shot, scoped hunting pistol.
With the exception of small-game hunting using rimfire cartridges, very few semi-automatic handguns are well suited for hunting, typically lacking both the power necessary and proper sights. Nonetheless, some of the more powerful semi-automatic pistols are sometimes used for hunting medium and large game, particularly those chambered for 10mm Auto, 45 Super, 460 Rowland, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE. Double-action revolvers are used in single-action mode due to the need for high accuracy when hunting with a handgun. Single-action revolvers are more strongly built due to the lack of a swing-out cylinder and will last many thousands of rounds before they begin to loosen up.
I have a used but good condition Nikon P223 3x magnification with the BDC Carbine reticle. 1" tube diameter and very compact. I'd like to trade for something with variable magnification suitable for a hunting AR; preferably with a 1" tube as well so I can re-use a mount. Will throw in the UTG...
I have 556 ammo to trade towards a decent rifle scope. Mostly American Eagle m855, also have some M193 on stripper clips. Looking for something on the lighter side. Not looking for a $50 bimart special nor a 1k dollar PRS scope. Just a decent good quality rifle scope. Thanks
I’m hoping since Leupold is right here in Beaverton someone will have a good new or used scope that won’t cost me an arm and a leg. I’d prefer a 3-4 x 10-14 x 42-44 mm. It’s going on a lightweight 6.5 Creedmor deer rifle, so the standard duplex reticle will be fine. Please message me if you...
Leupold vx-6 4-24x52mm tac-moa reticle comes with seekins rings, vortex bubble level and scope coozy. Scope was mounted and zeroed on my 7mmRM hunting rifle, held zero no problem. Glass is clean. I sold off the rifle, I'm trying to get rid of the scope too. $900 shipped and insured paypal or...