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verti89 · September 11, 2009, 08:54 AM

After my previous question I think I have settled on bringing my .40 as a sidearm on my elk hunting trip this fall. The purpose of the gun is defense against black bears. And the options were a .45, the .40, or a .357. I easily shoot the .40 better than the .357 and from what i understand that the .40 will be a better penetrator than the .45 so that's why I settled on it. Now to my question...

What would be the best type and weight bullet for this purpose. I am thinking a basic FMJ for type but don't really know what weight is good. Let me know what you guys suggest, thanks.

September 11, 2009, 08:54 AM	#1
verti89 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2008 Posts: 157	What bullet for hunting sidearm? After my previous question I think I have settled on bringing my .40 as a sidearm on my elk hunting trip this fall. The purpose of the gun is defense against black bears. And the options were a .45, the .40, or a .357. I easily shoot the .40 better than the .357 and from what i understand that the .40 will be a better penetrator than the .45 so that's why I settled on it. Now to my question... What would be the best type and weight bullet for this purpose. I am thinking a basic FMJ for type but don't really know what weight is good. Let me know what you guys suggest, thanks.