Handgun Hunting Discussion

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International handgun hunting laws

I’m headed to the Houston safari club and looking for hunting options for 2027 or 2028. My wife loves to travel internationally so looking for places that are handgun hunting friendly. We have been to Africa 3 times and going a 4th time in August so somewhere besides there. New Zealand or Australia would be a dream of hers but I think they have a complete ban on handguns. The situation seems similar for most European countries… what are some good options?

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John Dull

30 minutes ago

In Africa Mozambique is handgun friendly , no problems going in or out. Zimbabwe is also an option but you will have to pay a $1,500 handgun hunting fee. I hunted there and didn't mind paying the fee. Both of these countries are authentic open range hunts. South Africa is nice and you get to shoot the game you want but almost all the areas are high fenced.

21 days ago

Medium bore specialty gun

I’m looking at putting a XP together for a longer range gun for African game. I’m wanting 200gr. of bullet minimum, and 2300fps as a minimum. I’m looking at going with a 350rm, 358win, or something in that class of performance range. 200-250 yards is likely my max distance, but having more would be ok. My current 7-08 is plenty accurate out to 400 and works well for medium game. But I’d prefer more bullet for larger plains game, no dangerous game. So elk/moose suitable rounds should work. Something based on a 284win. case would work as well and allow me to stay with a non-magnum bolt face. So 338/284, 35/284, or 9.3/284, anyone having data or ballistics for those rounds speak up please.

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Clint Starin

Jan 22

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joshfojtik

December 29, 2025

Handgun Hunting Competition 2026

Anyone going to HHC this coming year? I plan to sign up for my first one once it opens up. Do I have to mail in the paper to sign up or is there a way to do it online? For a first timer, any other tips?

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Chris Georgen

Dec 31, 2025

I have always mailed it in. Not sure if they are doing it online this year or not. Best advice is can give is to practice from field positions and know your hold overs. Each stage will have 6-8 targets at various distances and various natural and man made features to use as rests. Most of the stages are set up so that all the targets can not be shot from one spot, so you have to move and re establish a shooting position on the clock. In the past we have shot off rocks, logs, fences, farm equipment and prone of the ground, so a small bag is a must. What divisions are you planning on shooting?

Randy "Randominator" Barnett

December 4, 2025

2025 KY Deer Season

The weather was absolutely crazy during the 2025 firearms season in my state of Kentucky. During the 16 day season, the weather ranged from 20° with 30 MPH winds and snow, to sunny and 75° less than 36 hours later. We had a considerable amount of rain during the second week with most days being overcast. Despite the large variance in the weather, the deer were moving and I only failed to see deer one day.

I try to harvest as many does as I can as the county I hunt has an unlimited amount that can be taken each year. We are only allowed one buck, but as many does as we buy tags for.

The first shot opportunity was late Tuesday evening of the first week. This mature doe came out to feed in the field and offered a broadside shot at 157 yards. T/C Contender chambered in…