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Offline PsoasHunter

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Grouse hunting .22 pistol?
« on: Yesterday at 08:53:17 PM »
What .22 pistol would you all recommend for carrying all day for grouse while deer hunting? Was thinking a basic revolver would be cool and light, but maybe not as accurate? What do you guys like and recommend?

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Re: Grouse hunting .22 pistol?
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 09:37:24 PM »
Ruger Mk IV Hunter is a very accurate pistol.  I have a Wrangler and it is not so accurate.  Maybe a single six would be more to your liking.  They are pretty accurate revolvers within grouse range. 

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Re: Grouse hunting .22 pistol?
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 10:23:21 PM »
My Buckmark is amazingly accurate.  It'll give my 41 a run for it's money.  Maybe I just got lucky. 

But I like revolvers too and if I was looking for .22 grouse revolver I'd look hard at a 17. 

I have a single six convertible, but I wouldn't put it in the caliber of my Buckmark or 41 for accuracy.

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Re: Grouse hunting .22 pistol?
« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 10:44:08 PM »
My Buckmark with Banish suppressor has been perfect for me.  Very accurate and very quiet.

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Re: Grouse hunting .22 pistol?
« Reply #4 on: Yesterday at 11:28:25 PM »
I like my S & W 317 AirLite at less than 12 oz. with 3" barrel, and love the 2" snubby. But also my Browning and Ruger Semi's. The revolvers are louder, and probably not quite as accurate. Love my old Model 17 with a longer 6" barrel it's quieter and very accurate. I saw a really nice Bearcat in the pawn shop today and was tempted. They are light and handle great.

 


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