Bringing the CZ97B along this deer season.

[mistercmath]

Been bowhunting the big woods near home and feel a need to try hunting deer with my CZ97B this season. Figure on alternating between the 527 (in 7.63 x 39) and the 45 acp pistol. Love that close-in hunting. It's thrilling to get within 20 yards of a white tail.

[Hammer Time]

Good luck and let us know how it goes. Out of curiosity, what are you using for a hunting load in .45 ACP?

[Ron M.]

Best of luck and be ready to do some tracking. The main problem I've seen with 45ACP is with a JHP load, lack of an exit wound and with most FMJ/roundnose, not much shock. If your pistol will handle 45 Super loads a 255gr hardcast flat point would be a good choice. If limited to 45ACP use a heavy hardcast flat point like Buffalo Bore's 255gr +p load or the similar Underwood loading.

For short range deer hunting with a handgun I prefer heavy for caliber Keith style or semi wadcutter bullets in a revolver. Usually a 260 to 300gr bullet in a 44 Special or a 300 to 325gr bullet in a 45 Colt. Those bullets will break bones, punch through and leave an exit wound with a good blood trail.

[coffeecoloredcatfish]

Best of luck and be ready to do some tracking. The main problem I've seen with 45ACP is with a JHP load, lack of an exit wound and with most FMJ/roundnose, not much shock. If your pistol will handle 45 Super loads a 255gr hardcast flat point would be a good choice. If limited to 45ACP use a heavy hardcast flat point like Buffalo Bore's 255gr +p load or the similar Underwood loading.

For short range deer hunting with a handgun I prefer heavy for caliber Keith style or semi wadcutter bullets in a revolver. Usually a 260 to 300gr bullet in a 44 Special or a 300 to 325gr bullet in a 45 Colt. Those bullets will break bones, punch through and leave an exit wound with a good blood trail.

Seriously, this is some handy info. Thanks for the input.

[SI VIS PACEM PARRABELLUM]

Been bowhunting the big woods near home and feel a need to try hunting deer with my CZ97B this season. Figure on alternating between the 527 (in 7.63 x 39) and the 45 acp pistol. Love that close-in hunting. It's thrilling to get within 20 yards of a white tail.

Out of curiosity what state are you in? I'm in Ohio and the minimum handgun caliber last time I checked was .357 mag. 

[mistercmath]

Am in Wisconsin. Fully legal with the 45 ACP. Barrel-length restrictio s have been removed for this year, as well.