Like this first time I tried shooting and reloading a single shot quickly on tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn--xHLUsho
Would you hunt big game with a single shot?
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Like this first time I tried shooting and reloading a single shot quickly on tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn--xHLUsho
had a coyote run at me about 15 feet away last hunt, (not like it was gonna eat me, it just wanted to get behind me somewhere) that was when the semi was really handy to dart the sucker (my site was WAY overpowered for that distance, took me 3 shots 1st miss, 2nd down, 3rd put it out), but for bigger stuff, I don't see why a single would be a bad thing.
I hunt in thick brush and when i usually get a good shot its usually the only one i'll get... It would be different if i were hunting in open spaces
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Pudelpointer
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- Location
- Lethbridge, Alberta
Not bad CC, 8 seconds from first to last on the second set. Too bad there is no ejector option on that T/C.
I voted for single shot but I must qualify this.
I would not hunt a grizzly/brown nor a polar bear with a single shot but would not hesitate to hunt anything else.
Not hunting dangerous game with a single shot is more psychological to me than actual experience.
I have done extensive practice loading and dry firing a single shot to the point that I can shoot as quickly as 5 seconds between rounds (requires a lot of practice) where if I dry fire a bolt action, the time will be between 2 and 4 seconds (take the safety off, aim and dry fire, eject the empty, load a new round, aim and then dry fire).
My dry firing exercise go from cocking my Encore Pro Hunter, dry firing it (including aiming at target), unloading it, retrieving a round from my round carrier on the butt stock, loading it and then dry firing it (again after aiming).
My concerns with a single shot would be for close shots on dangerous game. Your reloading process under a very stressful condition might not be as smooth as when just practicing.
For what it's worth, all my big game shot up to now required only one shot although I have taken a second shot on a moose as a precaution.... the first one had hit the vitals and caused extensive damage but it was just standing there not moving.
Duke1
I would not hunt a grizzly/brown nor a polar bear with a single shot but would not hesitate to hunt anything else.
Not hunting dangerous game with a single shot is more psychological to me than actual experience.
I have done extensive practice loading and dry firing a single shot to the point that I can shoot as quickly as 5 seconds between rounds (requires a lot of practice) where if I dry fire a bolt action, the time will be between 2 and 4 seconds (take the safety off, aim and dry fire, eject the empty, load a new round, aim and then dry fire).
My dry firing exercise go from cocking my Encore Pro Hunter, dry firing it (including aiming at target), unloading it, retrieving a round from my round carrier on the butt stock, loading it and then dry firing it (again after aiming).
My concerns with a single shot would be for close shots on dangerous game. Your reloading process under a very stressful condition might not be as smooth as when just practicing.
For what it's worth, all my big game shot up to now required only one shot although I have taken a second shot on a moose as a precaution.... the first one had hit the vitals and caused extensive damage but it was just standing there not moving.
Duke1
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
One should not be concerned about back up for anything except REALLY dangerous game.
Cat
I've got one of those Slick, but sorry, I won't be selling it. Epps had them on last year for $199.00. Quite a steal. I shoot Privi 150 gr out of it, and no scope is needed, it is a very accurate gun. I haven't shot a moose with it yet, but next year I will, no worries.
- Location
- Hillbilly shack in the boonies
Shoot whatever you want, just don't forget to test drive them babies.
