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Art Eatman · December 17, 2012, 08:05 AM

I know of no semi-auto rifle which will NOT hold minute of torso within any rationally-viewed "self defense" distance. Most will easily hold minute of cranium. Necessary accuracy mostly depends on the skill and adrenalin control of the shooter.

Pretty much, any halfway-decent ammo will suffice for defense.

Modern R&D has made the .223 a reasonable deer cartridge; it's always been useful for coyotes and smaller animals.

December 17, 2012, 08:05 AM	#19
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	I know of no semi-auto rifle which will NOT hold minute of torso within any rationally-viewed "self defense" distance. Most will easily hold minute of cranium. Necessary accuracy mostly depends on the skill and adrenalin control of the shooter. Pretty much, any halfway-decent ammo will suffice for defense. Modern R&D has made the .223 a reasonable deer cartridge; it's always been useful for coyotes and smaller animals.