105Coues Report post Posted February 28, 2021 You asked for opinions so hear goes. 9mm is weak at best, 357 would be a way better choice. Not saying you can’t kill one but the probability of wounding one and losing it is much greater. Not trying to talk you out of it. You do you! It’s legal! I have shot both a ton and even had a lion crouched down at 25 feet with a tag in my pocket and my 9mm aimed at him for quite a spell while he sized me up. I didn’t shoot as I didn’t want to maim him and he run off to die somewhere. If I had my 357 mag I would have drilled him. 9mm works on people as they give up. Coues don’t give up. I have seen some hit hard with rifles that just amazed me how tough they are. Good luck whatever you decide! Nice pig btw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted February 28, 2021 I read an article several years ago on treating handgun wounds in Trauma Centers. It made the point that handgun wounds were rarely immediately fatal (FORGET THE TV STUFF) and that if you could get the bleeding stopped right away, survival was good. It also made the point that rifle wounds were rarely treated in Trauma Centers. Reason? Most often they were quickly fatal. Made a lot of sense. Not that you can't take big game with a handgun but things are definitely stacked against you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Big Tub said: I read an article several years ago on treating handgun wounds in Trauma Centers. It made the point that handgun wounds were rarely immediately fatal (FORGET THE TV STUFF) and that if you could get the bleeding stopped right away, survival was good. It also made the point that rifle wounds were rarely treated in Trauma Centers. Reason? Most often they were quickly fatal. Made a lot of sense. Not that you can't take big game with a handgun but things are definitely stacked against you. Did the article make mention of fmj vs jhp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 Subscribed! Can’t wait to see how this adventure unfolds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted February 28, 2021 9 hours ago, oz31p said: Did the article make mention of fmj vs jhp? the article was a medical article and not specific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 6:19 AM, Big Tub said: the article was a medical article and not specific. I would have to say most thugs who are bent on shooting people don't go ammo shopping for lethality and they certainly don't test ballistics before they gun down little Johnny. JMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 22, 2021 On 10/28/2020 at 8:28 PM, Delw said: I think you will be fine, Handgun hunting is a blast. saw a dude kill a Huge muley in 13A one year with a 9mm glock from a sleeping bag laying down. he was camped maybe 20 yards away, he road in on his harley from phx, his buddies were meeting him on opening day with the camping stuff and rifles guess they drew a few tags . he was just planning on scouting till his buddies showed up. Classic delw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted August 9, 2021 I would load about 7.0 of 3N38 and a 147 grain hornady crop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Report post Posted October 9, 2021 If you need to put a deer down. Sure. Out to 40 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted October 14, 2021 Here is a short video of the results! https://youtu.be/oAoRYFzpnuo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 14, 2021 Did the results surprise you or confirm expectations between the two loads? Expecting to see the real results in a couple weeks… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 1:10 PM, bigorange said: Did the results surprise you or confirm expectations between the two loads? Expecting to see the real results in a couple weeks… It really confirmed what I expected with regards to accuracy. I also expect the Coues buck will have the same reaction the Javelina did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted October 22, 2021 Did you shoot yet? pics?/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 9:16 AM, roninflag said: Did you shoot yet? pics?/ I sat water for three days with only Mule deer coming in. I got ansie and grabbed the rifle and took the only Coues I saw! All I can say is, life dictates what happens!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bisbee Report post Posted January 7, 2022 Maybe your rifle self-identifies as a 9mm handgun? In today's climate it could happen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
