Yep - ya can't beat Blackhorn 209 - great stuff
Need some opinions
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Schu72
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Mine is a model 87 deerslayer 2. I believe the barrel is set and not removable. 24 in fully rifled tack driver.
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I hear ya. I shot it a ton when I first got it to find the right load. Since then I pull it out once a year before season and fire a shot to foul the barrel and check the scope. The trigger on that gun is crazy good for some reason. Almost too light and it breaks clean with zero creep. To me that's what makes all the difference regarding accuracy. For some, practice is more important than for others. A classic example of this is last year when I shot that buck with Alex and his buddy in the blind. The buck was at 172 yards and dropped like a stone. The other guy and alex were going back out there the next day and the other guys muzzy didn't have a scope so I let him borrow mine. I sent him the BDC ranges for the scooe. He shot at three deer the next day. 160 yards, 125 yards, both misses and one he shot at twice. He finally killed one at 102 yards. A guy like that could use some practice behind a rifle before season.
As for "justifying" a 350. Pffft. A man really only needs a shotgun, 22, and one rifle. After that need has nothing to do with it. Go get your rifle and enjoy it.
It really is fun to shoot these 350s. I haven't enjoyed a gun like this in a long time.
Just switching over too the Blackhorn 209 this year. Going too zero it when I get home this week for muzzy season. Looking forward to it.
https://cva.bpishopping.com/shop/ac1100.html for more magazines, bl25 worked as a discount code for meI actually ended up picking it up last night. They didnt have the Crossfire ii 3-9x40 so ended up with the Copperhead 4-12 x44.
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Why the hell they put stickers on it, I have no clue. The one on the barrel came off fine. The one on the stock is still partially on there
Now I just need to find a place to zero it.
talk about cleaning, with blackhorn 209, you can shoot almost endlessly without cleaning. Plus when it is cleanup time, it is super easy.
Yep and its hygroscopic and not temperature sensitive
180gr is the optimum load for -06. 450BM has been good to me. My 0.270Win sits forlorn in the closet waiting for a.trip.
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I'm sorry I missed this thread.
In time Johnny44, Most of us acquire several deer guns based on the deer type lands we hunt in. Fast pumps or straight wall lever or (for some), hand gun for thick/close 80-10 yard hunting. 50-200 yard modern in-line muzzy's, 350, 450, 45/70 and beyond, for the more open, farm land type flatlands. After 2, its almost more of a "rabbit hole" path of choice… (lol)
Aside from having that first Ohio designated deer gun, may I also suggest in choosing a second, availability of ammo in the event of political or zombie apocalypse.
Seems like an modern inline would be the easiest to keep fed. A 50 caliber M/L shooting 45 caliber bullets' and a few cans of choice power would be putting meat on the table long after you can't find a box of big loaded shells 350/450/45-70...
Anyway you look at it, over time, like many of us, you'll end up with several.
Its more a question of the ORDER you get em…
In time Johnny44, Most of us acquire several deer guns based on the deer type lands we hunt in. Fast pumps or straight wall lever or (for some), hand gun for thick/close 80-10 yard hunting. 50-200 yard modern in-line muzzy's, 350, 450, 45/70 and beyond, for the more open, farm land type flatlands. After 2, its almost more of a "rabbit hole" path of choice… (lol)
Aside from having that first Ohio designated deer gun, may I also suggest in choosing a second, availability of ammo in the event of political or zombie apocalypse.
Seems like an modern inline would be the easiest to keep fed. A 50 caliber M/L shooting 45 caliber bullets' and a few cans of choice power would be putting meat on the table long after you can't find a box of big loaded shells 350/450/45-70...
Anyway you look at it, over time, like many of us, you'll end up with several.
Its more a question of the ORDER you get em…
The 250gr FTX bullet used in the Hornady ammo is also used in a lot of 0.50 MiL's.
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Bowhunter57
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As of this morning, I can add #4 to the kill list of this Ruger American 450 Bushmaster. 40 yard shot in the right front shoulder dropped this button buck in his tracks. I am consistently impressed with the accuracy, killing power and ease of handling of this rifle/cartridge.
There's a lot of decent rifles and rifle cartridges out there. Good luck with your choices!
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There's a lot of decent rifles and rifle cartridges out there.
Good luck with your choices!Bowhunter57
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There is no right or wrong answer - only choices.
Choose 'em all.
And like Jim says, what's important is the order you choose.
Choose 'em all.
And like Jim says, what's important is the order you choose.
Smawgunner2
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I hunt with a 45-70 but that round definitely drops pretty good after 100 yards. its probably overkill for deer. my last deer I took, it almost blew her front leg off on the exit side! Never hunted with the 350 but read great reviews.
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I just got around to reading this and agree with Dannmann801 completely. It is all about your choice of what best suits your style of hunting and what you want from performance in the weapon you choose. My custom smokeless muzzleloaders have no ballistic competition from any Ohio legal factory caliber or ammo but that performance level comes at a cost that many don't want to invest in and are just as happy shooting foster type slugs from a smoothbore shotgun. There are so many options , all capable of getting the job done, depending on the job required.
purchased the Savage Axis XP 350 legend at Cabela's over the summer. $349 in price with a 3-9 scope and camo stock. I really like it so far. I am shooting the 150 grain Winchester XP deer hunter, or something like that. Sighted it in at 100 yards and am very happy with it. Took a doe with it just the other day at 55 yards and dropped her.