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Offline brayh92

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To many choices
« on: November 06, 2012, 04:28:11 PM »
I'm trying to decided on which caliber i want my next handi in im in between .35 whelen .500 S&W and .444 marlin i dont need another handi i have a .243 and a .45-70 so i have the deer hunting covered big and small and i dont need a longe range gun i already have large caliber bolt guns just want another handi and cant decide what to get so help me out guys what do you think?
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2012, 04:48:16 PM »
My vote is for the 444 marlin.  It is a rimmed cartridge without any of the 35's ftf issues.  It lends itself well to load experimentation.  You could probably even play around with black powder,even though you already have the 45-70 for that ::)   The recoil is very manageable compared to the 500 S&W and the range is better.  I prefer 44 cal or larger for casting my own, but that's just me I guess.  They are all great calibers, but I just got my 444 so I'm kinda biased ;) Honestly, I would have a hard tome choosing between those three as well :-\
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2012, 11:52:28 PM »
Personally, I would watch the classifides and grab the next 280 that pops up. The 280 is a excellent history if good accuracy and plenty of horse power for long range big game hunting.

None of the calibers you mention (35Whelen CAN work) are known for being "long range" firendly.  ::)

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Re: To many choices
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 12:38:10 AM »
What are you going to use it for?
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2012, 12:47:57 AM »
Since you don't need a long range gun then a Handi in the pistol calibers would work well for you.
 
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2012, 05:07:56 AM »
ill probably use it for deer and hogs mostly im not really going to be using it for anything specific i just want another handi and those are the calibers i like long range is no concern of mine as i have a .25-06 ruger and a 7mm ruger its just a hard choice i really like the .35 whelen but im concerned on the ftf issues ive been hearing about im leaning hard against the .444 marlin rite now even though i have a a .45-70 seems like a fun rifle to play with so does the .500 also and since ill be back in indiana in a year and a half then i casn hunt with it there but thats not a pressing issue for me now since im not there lol
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2012, 05:13:48 AM »
Since you  have 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm and .30 caliber covered... it sounds to me like you need a .22 caliber centerfire... get a .223!  ;)
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2012, 10:35:38 AM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on November 06, 2012, 11:52:28 PM
Personally, I would watch the classifides and grab the next 280 that pops up. The 280 is a excellent history if good accuracy and plenty of horse power for long range big game hunting.

None of the calibers you mention (35Whelen CAN work) are known for being "long range" firendly.  ::)

CW
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30-30                    223 stainless steel   20ga TDC
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45-70 Manlicher     20ga USH                28ga
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2012, 11:42:11 AM »
Quote from: brayh92 on November 06, 2012, 04:28:11 PM
I'm trying to decided on which caliber i want my next handi in im in between .35 whelen .500 S&W and .444 marlin i dont need another handi i have a .243 and a .45-70 so i have the deer hunting covered big and small and i dont need a longe range gun i already have large caliber bolt guns just want another handi and cant decide what to get so help me out guys what do you think?

Guess I should have read a little closer...  ::) :-[ ;)

Sensability negates the 500 and the 444 cause you have the 45-70.... GOOD THING SENSABILITY IS UNCALLED FOR!!  ;D ;D ;D

ALL are good calibers and have there following. I have them all but none in a handi anylonger. Personally of the three I like the Whelen far and away more then the other two.

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Re: To many choices
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2012, 12:12:43 PM »
i'd be glad to go with tha whelen sinced its been throwed out cord'n to many that ain't gotta clue !!!!
several here have them an ain't had none them prollum's others mentioned ::)
we have 2 that will perform out past 250yrds to tha mark as we set them up to do with tha
correct optics and elevation changes.
its all in howya do it.
good luck with whatever you choose.
don't let others pick yur rifle for you......no 2 operators or there firearms are tha same !!!! ;D
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2012, 01:45:50 PM »
You don't mention casting, so I guess you are all factory bullets ? In that case, I would certainly go 444. The power range is tremendous- from 44 special all the way up to well over 3000 foot pounds. Not every shot can or will be at game, so plinkers will be a must, and cast 44 slugs are much more available and cheaper than 50 cal or 35 cal jacketed.


Even more so if you don't reload at all. I think Whelans run $30 + or - a couple per box, and 500's way more. Std Rem 444's are low $20 range I think.
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2012, 05:51:41 PM »
Twoshooter, I think you have been casting way too long! ;)   I have not been able to find the Hornady 444 under $30 and the Rem is closer to $35-$38 :o >:(   That is why I am casting and reloading  mine as well.  It's nice to be out of the loop with the cost of ammo ;D   
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Re: To many choices
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2012, 03:46:04 AM »
I probably will be reloading as I'm just now gettin all the stuff to reload gettin tired of paying for factory but I decided to get the Wheelen because I just traded a trolling motor for a .444 my friend had so it all worked out thanks for the help guys  ;D ;D
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