[tps3443]

Hey everyone, I already own a FNS40 for EDC, and home defense.

I guess, I really like the handgun hunting sport. I want a pistol that I can mount a Trijicon RMR to. The FNX45 fits this perfectly! Is the 45ACP really a good hunting round? Ive taken shots with my .40S&W at 75 and 100 yards at a deer decoy with good results. Im worried the 45ACP, will not have a fla trejectory. What do youguys think?

 

[J.polisi]

All in your ability, stay within in it and you should be fine. Use proper ammo, Blah, Blah,..

 

[eightyeight mag]

If you are going to hunt deer with a handgun and shoot 75 to a 100 yards out you really need to be shooting something of a 44 mag variety with a scope to make an ethical kill. Lobbing 45 slugs at a deer at 8 to 900 fps is not cool. Your job as a hunter is to make a quick clean kill.
Just my .02

 

[HK45]

I personally would not use the 45ACP caliber to hunt deer.
A 357 Magnum or a 44 Magnum would be a better choice.

I'd also pass on the Trijicon RMR and use a scope better suited to more precision accuracy.

 

[tps3443]

Yes, but the FNX 45 is more practical. I dont really want a big revolver. And 800-900FPS is plenty. Although im pretty sure there are some lighter loads like 185Gr +P moving upwards of 1100fps.

 

[tps3443]

Ok, let me see if this maKES MORE SENSE.Since I have a FNS40, I can use my EFK 4.5" ported 357SIG barrel, and install a RMR on my FNS40. Would this be ideal Deer hunting pistol?FNS-40 W/ Ported 4.5" EFK 357SiG barrelTrijicon RMR reddot mounted.

ive seen several pistols with a Rmr mounted. Does my FNS need machine, or holes drilled in the slide for this ? How can I mount it on the slide without a top rail?

 

[HK45]

Yes, but the FNX 45 is more practical.

How is the FNX 45 more practical than a 357 or 44 revolver for hunting deer?

 

[tps3443]

How is the FNX 45 more practical than a 357 or 44 revolver for hunting deer?

Well I feel the FNX is more practical because, it holds 15+1 rounds, it has a 5.3" barrel so with 185 or 200+P loads movin at 1200fps, and 600lbs energy in a 45ACP. This just seems like a deer stopping round.

Shooting a 185+P Ammo in a 5.3" barrel will shoot as fast as a 357magnum, but with a heavier grain bullet. And with a RMR, you should be able to get some pretty good groups. Plus, you have a suppressor ready gun. I could use the FNX in every situation, EDC, home defense, or hunting.

Alot of target 45ACP ammo moves 800fps with 350lbs pounds of energy, in a 230 gr bullet.

But in todays time, 200Gr +P or185GR moves and performs like a 10MM. Which is a hunting round.

So, if my future 45 FNX tactical with a RMR, and a 5.3" barrel is even moving over 1,000 or 1,100 fps with some hott 200GR ammo! And it holds 16 rounds, im going to hunt with that!

 

[eightyeight mag]

How about a Thompson single shot pistol that uses rifle rounds where you actually need to make your shot count.
Or maybe a Thompson sub machine gun. That holds 50 rounds of 45 acp. That ought to do the trick.

 

[djv38]

If it's close enough, sure (like 25 yards max). Not sure on where you are, but a lot states have magazine restrictions while hunting (5 rounds here for instance, so 5+1).

A 357 magnum or maybe full powered 10 mm is the smallest I'd go personally and I'd still keep shots 30 yards or under.

 

[recon77]

Obviously your not a golfer. Why are you using a tactical handgun for hunting? So many better options.

 

[00stormbringer]

The Hornady index of terminal standards on line calculator is great for tool. HITS calculator - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

500 or Below -- Small game weighing less than 50 lbs
501 to 900 -- Medium game with a body weight of 50 to 300 lbs (e.g., deer, black bear and caribou)
901 to 1500 -- Large and heavy, but non-dangerous game weighing from 300 to 2000 lbs (e.g., elk, moose, African plains game, bison, etc)
1501 or Above -- Dangerous game of any weight (including, for example, big cats)

45ACP, 40S&W, .357SIG, 9mm are suitable for game weighing less than 50 lbs. Taking larger games is possible but unethical.

 

[tps3443]

I guess what I am getting at is, this is a great all around weapon the FNX Tactical. I just recently purchased a FNH FNAR 7.62x51. So, this is not my only option to hunt with. I just like the challenge of hunting with a pistol using iron sights, or a red dot Rmr etc. etc.It is LEGAL to hunt deer with a .22LR in my state, and alot of people do it. Usually, 50 and 100+ yards. Aiming for the head in most cases. But, at 100 yards a .22LR has a little more than 100lbs of energy. But with a 45ACP using the right ammo, you would be at roughly. 400lbs energy at 100 yards. And again all of this is in relation to, very good marksman skills. Shot placement. And the correct ammo!I just see so many guys and girls, published in "Guns magazine" hunting and killing 350lbs wild bore with a , .40, or a .45, and a 10mm. With great success

 

[tps3443]

The Hornady index of terminal standards on line calculator is great for tool. HITS calculator - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc



45ACP, 40S&W, .357SIG, 9mm are suitable for game weighing less than 50 lbs. Taking larger games is possible but unethical.

When I used this calculator I got 501-900 = Medium game, using calculations of Buffalo Bore 255+P, 45ACP ammo.

 

[HK45]

Right here's what you need to hunt with. Far better than any 45acp semi auto pistol.

Ruger® New Model Super Blackhawk® Bisley? Hunter Single-Action Revolver Models

 

[BOOMSLANG]

You would first need to find out if it is a legal round to use in the state you intend to hunt, in the state I reside it is not. I don't think it is a suitable round for deer, not saying you could not kill a deer with one but I think there would be a lot of wounded animals running around to die much later. And I would hate to lose this guy.

 

[00stormbringer]

When I used this calculator I got 501-900 = Medium game, using calculations of Buffalo Bore 255+P, 45ACP ammo.

It only registers 441 with a 255 grain 45 caliber bullet traveling at 960 fps which is velocity at the muzzle not down range.

But with a 45ACP using the right ammo, you would be at roughly. 400lbs energy at 100 yards.

Hunting deer at 100 yards with a handgun chambered in 45ACP is folly.

 

[J.polisi]

I have had plenty of shots at nice sized bucks within 30 yards. I would never shoot a handgun at more then 100yrds ever.

Once again, you need to know your limits, and your guns limits..PERIOD..

 

[Patton250]

If you shoot a deer with a 45 it will run 3 miles before it finally takes a rest and then dies. You'll be feeding the coyotes. Unless of course you are Jack Bauer. If that's the case then I apologize.

 

[tps3443]

I would rather go with a Wilson combat in 10MM, or like a Dan Wesson 1911 in 10mm. With a 6" barrel of course. The more velocity the better. Or a CZ Hunter in 10mm.

Its just, there is a video on youtube and the guy shoots a antelope at 132 yards, with a 357 Magnum, Taurus revolver. Using iron sights. It blew right threw it! And ran about 50 yards.

Now this same 357 Magnum, is similiar to my 357Sig barrel in my fns40, and 357SIG is weakers on H.I.T.S than my .40 bullets..357SIG is just like a 357 Magnum.So, why does this not work great? Here it is below everyone, it was a clean kill. And I myself have been practicing clean shots. But I CALL HORADY H.I.T.S TOTAL BS, I guess my FNS40 is no good, and apparently only good for defending my self on kids that weight less than 50 lbs, pounds. I guess if you have a .22 pistol, these are recommended in self defense situations that involve mice. Maybe I am crazy, maybe not. But at 100 yards my..40 goes through 6" inches of fresh solid 6x6 wood, and keeps on flying. At 100 yards it will also go straight through 18 inches of ballistic gel using a 200Gr Buffalo bore. The round is devastating! You cannot shoot a 50lbs pig with it, it cleans his insides out and leaves the back end, exit side hollow! So I just assumed this would be safe round for a deer. Considering what it does to smaller game.

I do believe in clean kills 100%. But, I have also tested this round my self on ballistics, wild bore small bore.. Random objects, clothing, cars, tress, propane tanks. Everything but a deer! And im onl shooting at 60, 75, and ,100 yards. And I cannot find a reason not to use this round.


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