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**Art Eatman** · October 15, 2006, 12:04 PM

I've noticed that the average automobile can carry both a rifle and a shotgun without exceeding the GVW. So, me, I'd take both along on the trip.

But I'd definitely use slugs. No way on this earth a clean hit would hurt enough edible meat to cost a sandwich's worth. And, anyway, I'd bet a bad hit with an '06 would make a bigger mess than a shotgun slug.

For the .357, most folks use a lead bullet with a large meplat; around 158-grain, maybe heavier.

Art

October 15, 2006, 12:04 PM	#4
Art Eatman Staff Lead Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX, USA Posts: 21,050	I've noticed that the average automobile can carry both a rifle and a shotgun without exceeding the GVW. So, me, I'd take both along on the trip. But I'd definitely use slugs. No way on this earth a clean hit would hurt enough edible meat to cost a sandwich's worth. And, anyway, I'd bet a bad hit with an '06 would make a bigger mess than a shotgun slug. For the .357, most folks use a lead bullet with a large meplat; around 158-grain, maybe heavier. Art __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!