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I have very little handgun experience but have a specific application that I was hoping to get some help with. I'm wanting a very small handgun to keep in my backpack for the purpose of finishing off a mortally wounded animal. Principally, coyote, hogs and whitetail. I have had numerous...

Certainly appreciate all your thoughts, a lot for me to soak on . . . Perhaps just a little more clarification as someone earlier mentioned. I live and hunt in Louisiana exclusively. Buck I routinely kill range from 190 - 240 lbs (2 so far this year @ 380 & 420 yds). Have no interest in...

I routinely have shots at whitetails from 300 -500yds. I assume this qualifies as long range hunting? My goal, perhaps like some others, is to spit something downrange that doesnt create the need for a lot of elevation correction and will still deliver the goods without knocking me out the tree...

Planning to build a new rifle - starting with a Kreiger 26", 5R, 9" twist. Want to shoot 160gr bullets 3000+ fps. Question is, of the following, which will provide both the results as well as reasonable barrel life? 284 (min) 7 WSM 7 SAUM 7 STW 7 UM Appreciate the feedback!