Handguns | .308 "Rival" Handgun
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I agree it's really weak. This gun is one of those two I regret to have bought - besides .45 Colt. Just to many body shots at close range, even with an accurate broadside aiming.
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Instant kill of a male alpine ibex from 163.71 m:
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/tree ... /477720770
And an instant kill of a female from 137.29 m on the same hunt:
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/tree ... /477725169
Can another handgun do this?
This handgun comes in very handy when I only carry short range/small game weapons in the first two slots, because I can take longer shots with it if needed.
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/tree ... /477720770
And an instant kill of a female from 137.29 m on the same hunt:
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/tree ... /477725169
Can another handgun do this?
This handgun comes in very handy when I only carry short range/small game weapons in the first two slots, because I can take longer shots with it if needed.
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Ok I did this little hunt just for testing some mins ago.
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/zarp ... n/66094635
You can see I took down 3 Moose and an Elk with no problem. Most negative comments come from people who use it like a rifle. Error. It's a good pistol when used properly.
Also getting body shots at 20m is hunter's fault, don't blame the gun
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/zarp ... n/66094635
You can see I took down 3 Moose and an Elk with no problem. Most negative comments come from people who use it like a rifle. Error. It's a good pistol when used properly.
Also getting body shots at 20m is hunter's fault, don't blame the gun
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Re: Handguns | .308 "Rival" Handgun
To be fair it does get difficult with boars and hogs. As the weapon often lacks the penetration to go through the skull or shoulder blade facing a hog head on after calling it is difficult because you just don't know were to aim. A broadside does work however on these as well.Zarpa wrote:Ok I did this little hunt just for testing some mins ago.
https://www.thehunter.com/#profile/zarp ... n/66094635
You can see I took down 3 Moose and an Elk with no problem. Most negative comments come from people who use it like a rifle. Error. It's a good pistol when used properly.
Also getting body shots at 20m is hunter's fault, don't blame the gun
Over all of course I agree with you.
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Re: Handguns | .308 "Rival" Handgun
Fits perfect for new reserve TT > elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, grizzly ..and should later fit for wolves. Together with a bow and i have a "light" setup
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Thinking of getting this gun as a panic weapon. How'd it do against a charging bear/moose?
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Re: Handguns | .308 "Rival" Handgun
Well, it'll spook it for sure! If you actually want to kill it, I'd prefer the .454 to be honest.that0n3guy wrote:Thinking of getting this gun as a panic weapon. How'd it do against a charging bear/moose?
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Well, that was underwhelming. Especially for a pistol firing a rifle cartridge.Tanngnjostr wrote:Well, it'll spook it for sure! If you actually want to kill it, I'd prefer the .454 to be honest.
Just for consideration, I currently have a .44 magnum revolver. Would this be an improvement?
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The .44 is not ethical for moose and the only bear you can take with it is the black bear. So definitely an improvement.that0n3guy wrote:Well, that was underwhelming. Especially for a pistol firing a rifle cartridge.Tanngnjostr wrote:Well, it'll spook it for sure! If you actually want to kill it, I'd prefer the .454 to be honest.
Just for consideration, I currently have a .44 magnum revolver. Would this be an improvement?
Regarding the .308, don't take my word too seriously! It can surely kill a bear or a moose if you aim properly, but the .454 is much better regarding damage imo.
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I think of the .454 as up in the same class as the .45-70; not a lot of animals permitted, but hits like a freight train. Kind of overpowered, if you ask me.Tanngnjostr wrote:The .44 is not ethical for moose and the only bear you can take with it is the black bear. So definitely an improvement.that0n3guy wrote: Well, that was underwhelming. Especially for a pistol firing a rifle cartridge.
Just for consideration, I currently have a .44 magnum revolver. Would this be an improvement?
Regarding the .308, don't take my word too seriously! It can surely kill a bear or a moose if you aim properly, but the .454 is much better regarding damage imo.
Of course, there are some situations where there are no such thing as 'overpowered'.
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