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Handgun Hunting with a Taurus Raging Bull

by American Hunter Staff - Thursday, March 3, 2016

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The Tools

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The tools were tested and ready for an opportunity to present itself. The Quake Stack-A-Rest steadied the Taurus, which was topped with a Leupold optic.

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Practice

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Finding the mark was a new experience at the range. The learning curve was surprising. But going to the range first was definitely a must.

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Winchester Supreme .44 Mag.

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We turned up a box of Winchester Supreme .44 mag., which wound up offering the tightest groups of among our test ammunition. So it’s what we took afield.

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A Steady Rest

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While practicing at the range it was obvious that a steady rest would be critical to the hunt. The Quake Stack-A-Rest provided precisely that.

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Leupold M8 Extended Eye Relief

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The Leupold M8 Extended Eye Relief scope proved to be accurate at the range and in the field.

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Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag

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The Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag fit comfortably in the hands and had very manageable recoil. This Taurus made hunting with a handgun an enjoyable experience.

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Manageable Recoil

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Thanks to rigorous practice; the recoil didn’t surprise the author when opportunity came early on the hunt. The firearm, ammo, and scope were accurate at 50 yards.

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Success!

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The turkey fell at 50 yards, though the 44 Mag. round admittedly seemed a bit much for the small target. A management buck fell at 35 yards. The round was perfect and the deer dropped in its tracks.

For a first time handgun hunter, a little practice paid off. NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent invited Senior Digital Producer Tom Rickwalder to the range to test fire the Taurus Raging Bull in 44 Mag. After a little work, they both decided Rickwalder was ready to go on his first handgun hunt. Turkeys and whitetail would serve as his targets in Virginia. Get an inside look at the hunt with this gallery.

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Handgun Hunting with a Taurus Raging Bull

Gallery

The Tools

Practice

Winchester Supreme .44 Mag.

A Steady Rest

Leupold M8 Extended Eye Relief

Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag

Manageable Recoil

Success!

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