10mm and deer?

[Lead Ball]

I agree with everything my hunting has all but vanished cause of my wife's health I don't go far from home and as this will be my only weapon I thought maybe a 10mm just in case I had a chance to hunt but the more I think on it the more my joys will be short walks in the woods and at the gravel pit shooting I have found a Dan Wesson Vigil that is very nice I like it's clean lines vs the more tactical look of the RO Elite thanks for all your advise and as soon as I get it in my hands I'll post some pics have a great day and stay safe

 

[Twodogs]

I've killed Deer with a 10mm both where shot at around 25 yrds with a Dan Wesson razorback with 180 gr xtp hand loads.

 

[coyotecaller]

Buffalo Bore ans Underwood full power loads from a 10mm carbine would probably be better for the deer hunting... unless this is for the handgun/pistol season and not the rifle season?

Edit. Looks like there's no such thing as "handgun season" or "rifle season" but rather, archery season, firearm season, and muzzleloader season?
WA DFW seems to say minimum .24 caliber centerfire, 4" barrel minimum for big game handgun hunting... except cougars, which has a .22 caliber centerfire minimum

Buffalo Bore ans Underwood full power loads from a 10mm carbine would probably be better for the deer hunting... unless this is for the handgun/pistol season and not the rifle season?

Edit. Looks like there's no such thing as "handgun season" or "rifle season" but rather, archery season, firearm season, and muzzleloader season?
WA DFW seems to say minimum .24 caliber centerfire, 4" barrel minimum for big game handgun hunting... except cougars, which has a .22 caliber centerfire minimum

Sounds like hunting with a 25 ACP would be legal if it has a four inch barrel. Am I correct or not? Not that I would do that

 

[bbbass]

Sounds like hunting with a 25 ACP would be legal if it has a four inch barrel. Am I correct or not? Not that I would do that

Wow, there's no muzzle energy specification/regulation???

 

[P7M13]

Hold my beer....

Why?

So he doesn't spill it as he uses both hands.

* your further discussion of shovels, etc, duly noted.*

 

[P7M13]

Wow, there's no muzzle energy specification/regulation???

Not when violating....

 

[bbbass]

Not when violating....

Violating who (or is it whom)???

 

[P7M13]

Violating who (or is it whom)???

What we called poaching in Michigan.

 

[bbbass]

What we called poaching in Michigan.

Kinda like looting being called shopping...

 

[P7M13]

Kinda like looting being called shopping...

How else is a family on assistance going to buy an 80" TV. They *need* that!

The modern day adrenaline junkie sport.

 

[bbbass]

How else is a family on assistance going to buy an 80" TV. They *need* that!

And Ah need anudder beer!!!

 

[P7M13]

And Ah need anudder beer!!!

Ya dun spilt it!

 

[bbbass]

Ya dun spilt it!

Not a drop!!

 

[Fishjager]

All I can say is have some respect for the animal you are shooting at. Know your ability and type of ammo that you use. Preferably a flat point bullet, not a hollow point (they tend to separate) . You want penetration for a clean kill. For deer I say 25-30 yards max, kind of like bow hunting. I love the 10mm and own quite a few platforms. 180 or 200 grain flat point would be my choice for deer. Like others have said you might be able to hit it at longer distances, but do you hit it where you want to? Just my .02. I usually only carry a handgun in the woods for protection from all species, including man.

 

[djharteloo]

This year I made a less then perfect shot on a running buck with my 25-06 and left my rifle in the pick up (stupid) when I went to retrieve my very much still alive animal. One 10mm 180gr Sig V Crown through the lungs at about 35 yards dropped him instantly. I wouldn't hesitate to use 10mm on another deer. I went out and bought a CMMG Banshee 10mm for the specific purpose of using it to deer hunt in rifle restricted units.

 

[Fishjager]

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[captainflex]

Razor Dobbs on youtube takes elk and cape buffalo with 1911 in 10mm

 

[TTSX]

You MIGHT get lucky enough to get real close without it noticing you and get a clean head shot from 30 feet. A couple years back there was a deer just that far I chose to let go because it was early in the season and it didn't feel sporting. Ended up being empty handed, oh well.

I tend to think handgun hunting belongs to the skilled beyond myself and I also believe if it can kill a man, it can kill a deer and 10mm can certainly kill a man. YMMV

 

[DeanMk]

What do you guys think about deer hunting wit a 1911 10mm for deer within 100 yards probably much closer to 50 yards thanks

1911? SURE!...I pick this one...


...unfortunately, it only comes in .45 acp.
However, they do make long slide 10mil's...


...

 

[Rascal01]

I killed my first Whitetail deer with a .44 Magnum revolver. Like a lot of other folks, I think your real concern will be range, not round.

I was also a bow hunter. When gun season came in I set up like I would for bow hunting and kept the range short. Be sure to zero with your hunting load and have fun.