Category: Handgun Hunting
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Custom Single Actions by: Larry Crow
A number of years ago a friend of mine, John Taffin, told me that he had the best job in the world because he gets to test custom revolvers from all of the top Pistolsmiths. I told John that I thought I had the best job because I get to…
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Bushveld Big Bores, Cutting Edge Bullets, and Ultradot Optics by: Jake Kitzmann
I recently had the privilege of taking part in my first Safari traveling to South Africa with my wife and a group of hand gunners in pursuit of plains game. We traveled from our home in central MN by way of Atlanta, Johannesburg, and Polokwane before arriving at our lodge…
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Ultradot Gen 2 25mm: A Handgun Hunter’s Workhorse by: Jake Kitzmann
For hunters, a reliable and precise aiming system can be the difference between a clean harvest and a frustrating missed opportunity. The Ultradot Gen 2 25mm red dot sight continues a lineage of proven performance, offering a blend of simplicity, durability, and accuracy. I recently spent two weeks in South…
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Spohr 44 Magnum; its finally here! by: Chris Rhodes
I have really liked the performance of the Spohr revolvers since I picked up my first one a couple years ago. I have competed, hunted, and pushed the limits on distance and accuracy with them since the start. There is one thing that has been missing for me as a…
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MRI BFR 30-30 Revolver by: Joe Sandrini
Magnum Research’s BFR long frame revolver was originally designed to fire rifle cartridges. It was later chambered in ultra-high performance pistol calibers like the 500 S&W as they became available. The initial target market for the BFR was handgun hunters, and the 30-30 Winchester chambering has been a staple since…
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Cutting Edge Bullets Load Data (Updated 7/9/2025) by: Chris Rhodes
I have been using the Cutting Edge Handgun Raptors for a few years now. I have been impressed with their field performance to the point that they have replaced all of my hunting projectiles. It was AFTER I made the decision to switch over to CEB for all of my…
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Handgun Hunter’s Competition in the News
HHC has been featured on multiple platforms and in videos recently. Curious about attending HHC 2026? Here is all the info! https://inside.safariland.com/blog/2025-handgun-hunters-competition/ https://handgunhuntingafield.blog/2024/12/10/handgun-hunters-competition-by-jake-kitzmann/
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Back Country Rock Chucks by: Chris Rhodes
I like to make a high country rock chuck trip once a year. For 2025 I decided to invite others to do the shooting following Handgun Hunter’s Competition. HHC focuses on field shooting with handguns from practical positions at various distances. Immediately following a match like this, the shooters should…
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Lipsey’s / Smith & Wesson – 629 Mountain Gun by: Corey Burton
In the 1980’s and 90’s, Smith & Wesson made a lightweight, packable revolver dubbed the Mountain Gun. Available in various chamberings, the Mountain Gun became a popular sidearm for packing in the woods and as a backup gun until production stopped in the early 2000’s. Collectors Bought Them Up Collectors started…
