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Title: 10mm
Post by: crazysccrmd on August 09, 2013, 08:16:51 PM
I'm going up to scout a potential high hunt area for a few days next week and am considering picking up a bear tag for it. I don't really want to go through the hassle of dragging a rifle around all the time just in case but always carry the pistol.

Would you shoot a bear in a hunting situation with 10mm? If so, 200gr hard cast or 180gr Hornady xtp? Vital shot with the expanding ammo or shoulder shot with the hard cast? Or maybe a neck shot? I shoot the pistol with hunting accuracy out to about 75m without a rest, so a 50m shot should be within reason on live game.

Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: Kc_Kracker on August 09, 2013, 08:17:58 PM
hell yes, but thats just me  :tup:
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 09, 2013, 08:20:16 PM
200 gr cast.....shoulder shot repeat as necessary
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: romaknows on August 09, 2013, 08:21:00 PM
It could get the job done, but is not legal in our great state.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: sled on August 09, 2013, 08:27:16 PM
It could get the job done, but is not legal in our great state.
Yes It Is!
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: coyotecrazy on August 09, 2013, 08:28:23 PM
Why not?
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: BsB on August 09, 2013, 08:29:45 PM
Which 10mm pistol? Not that it matters. As long as the barrel is 4" in length.

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Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: sled on August 09, 2013, 08:36:42 PM
Which 10mm pistol? Not that it matters. As long as the barrel is 4" in length.

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Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: G.R.K on August 09, 2013, 08:38:35 PM
Handguns:
Big game, except cougar, may be hunted with
handguns with a minimum barrel length
of 4 inches per manufacturers specification,
and fire a minimum .24 caliber centerfire
cartridge. The minimum for cougar is a .22
caliber centerfire handgun. Rimfire handguns
are not legal for big game
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: sled on August 09, 2013, 08:38:53 PM
  Glock 20, With Stormlake Ported Barrel Is My Sidearm While Bear hunting :tup:
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 09, 2013, 08:40:02 PM
I built a couple 10mm MP5's. They were devastating on Pigs.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: romaknows on August 09, 2013, 08:43:27 PM
Handguns:
Big game, except cougar, may be hunted with
handguns with a minimum barrel length
of 4 inches per manufacturers specification,
and fire a minimum .24 caliber centerfire
cartridge. The minimum for cougar is a .22
caliber centerfire handgun. Rimfire handguns
are not legal for big game

I WAS WRONG  :sry:   I was thinking the opposite rule that doesn't allow me to use my .270 encore in a restricted area( i think it states that it specifically has to be a revolver type handgun) .
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: crazysccrmd on August 09, 2013, 08:56:13 PM
I built a couple 10mm MP5's. They were devastating on Pigs.

That sounds awesome.

Which 10mm pistol? Not that it matters. As long as the barrel is 4" in length

Full size Rock Island 1911.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: TheSkyBuster on August 09, 2013, 09:05:24 PM
hell yes, but thats just me  :tup:



Me two......  :tup:
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: NW-GSP on August 09, 2013, 09:07:33 PM
Get some buffalo bore hard cast bullets
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: crazysccrmd on August 09, 2013, 09:28:07 PM
Get some buffalo bore hard cast bullets

I reload both 200gr hard cast and 180gr xtp's so either one is available.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: Kc_Kracker on August 09, 2013, 11:03:10 PM
Handguns:
Big game, except cougar, may be hunted with
handguns with a minimum barrel length
of 4 inches per manufacturers specification,
and fire a minimum .24 caliber centerfire
cartridge. The minimum for cougar is a .22
caliber centerfire handgun. Rimfire handguns
are not legal for big game

NO rim fire it says.  :tup:

I WAS WRONG  :sry:   I was thinking the opposite rule that doesn't allow me to use my .270 encore in a restricted area( i think it states that it specifically has to be a revolver type handgun) .
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: fish vacuum on August 09, 2013, 11:53:36 PM
I built a couple 10mm MP5's. They were devastating on Pigs.

That sounds sexy as hell!
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: xXLojackXx on August 10, 2013, 12:19:33 PM
Haha I have a friend who won't go in the woods without his 10mm after being charged by a sow with cubs 2 years ago elk hunting. Talk about a grown man going soft at the knees
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: grizzlyadams on August 10, 2013, 12:28:09 PM
It could get the job done, but is not legal in our great state.

Yes it is legal in our state. Barrel has to be 4" in length. This is why I carry a 10. Not necessarily to hunt with but close quarters legal dispatch if needed.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: Jayfire83 on August 11, 2013, 08:01:04 AM
Absolutely!!! The 10mm is an amazing round, and it is very legal! Put em down.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: Gutpile on August 11, 2013, 08:22:48 AM
After having the misfortune to have to kill a wounded bear with my Kimber .45 in 2010 I started to carry a G20 or G29 while in bear country. Maxed out 200 grn XTP's  :hello:

I hope I never have to do that again.

I'd still bring a rifle though.  :tup:
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: calib on August 14, 2013, 09:16:33 PM
glad to have seen this thread, i picked up a glock 20 this past spring and have put in a lone wolf barrel it shoots great, i just haven't started loading for it, though i have all the components
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: madmack76 on August 14, 2013, 09:31:15 PM
had a colt delta in 10mm that thing is a power house i would put up against any 45 great round i even took 2 deer with it, hunting black tail in the brush great times.
Title: Re: 10mm
Post by: justaguy on August 21, 2013, 04:34:08 PM
How about an older SW 357 with a 6" barrel and Buffalo Bore 180 LFN on a lung/leg or CNS shot? I've been thinking about picking up a single action 44 but have this SW pistol that my grandad left to me a few years ago. It shoots great and I'm sure he'd be happy to know I'm using it.
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