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22-rimfire · May 5, 2013, 08:48 PM

I personally would choose the Ruger Alaskan in 480 Ruger for protection and load with 350 > 400 gr hard casts. Penetration is in the 4 to 5 foot kind of range. Easier to carry than the 4" X-frame.

May 5, 2013, 08:48 PM	#10
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I personally would choose the Ruger Alaskan in 480 Ruger for protection and load with 350 > 400 gr hard casts. Penetration is in the 4 to 5 foot kind of range. Easier to carry than the 4" X-frame.