Which Bullet Would You Choose??

Southern Shooter · March 16, 2013, 11:58 PM

For general use and protection in the woods and field, which bullet would you choose? The 265 grain round-flat nose .45 caliber at 1,020 FPS (left)....or, the 160 grain semi-wadcutter .36 caliber at 1,200 FPS (right)?

Thanks
Bullet Comparison 1.jpg

Sure Shot Mc Gee · March 17, 2013, 06:30 AM

Bigger one of the two.>The 265 grain round-flat nose .45 caliber

Newton24b · March 17, 2013, 06:41 AM

neither, depends on what gun you own and what the gun can handle.

however if i had the nice gun, it rather have a 300 grain cast flat point at the same 10-1100 fps. that is typically rated at 1000 foot pounds.

shortwave · March 17, 2013, 07:01 AM

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Bigger one of the two.>The 265 grain round-flat nose .45 caliber

^^^This...as long as you can hit with it.

Art Eatman · March 17, 2013, 09:45 AM

If you're talking about deer hunting with a revolver, the heavy .357 is known to work. Most any .45 bullet of around 235 grains or more is known to work.

The key is a bullet with a large meplat.

Defense? Whichever handgun with which you can best hit a target when in a hurry and being stressed.

As for shooting skill in hunting, my belief is that the range should be limited to that distance at which one can reliably hit the end of a beer can.

Southern Shooter · March 18, 2013, 08:24 AM

I enjoy shooting both of the guns that are to be used. Ruger SRH Alaskan .454 Casull and a Dan Wesson 15-2 .357 Magnum. And, I feel very comfortable with them at 25 yards.

The .357 Magnum from the 6" barrel Dan Wesson is a pleasant experience for me, no matter what I put down the barrel. With the proper bullet and good shot placement it is very capable of taking care of 99% of any concerns I, personally, may run into...people or animals.

The complication for me is this...I love my SRH Alaskan, also. Although it has some weight to it, with only a 2 1/2" barrel it is easy to handle. Anyway, for most of my needs the 360 grain round-flat nose bullet seems to be over-kill. And, even my 265 grain round-flat nose at 1,200 FPS seems to be over-kill.

I was just trying to find a happy medium where I have enough bullet to take care of the 99% without feeling I am touching of a small-cannon on each shot. And, 11 grains of Unique behind the 265 grain round-flat nose @ 1,020 FPS is fun to shoot and follow-up on.

Just some thoughts..........

Art Eatman · March 18, 2013, 09:25 AM

Many concerns have been dealt with via a 235-grain bullet at 1,000 to 1,200 ft/sec, which is pretty much common for a .45 Colt. It's certainly not what I'd call a hot load.

buck460XVR · March 18, 2013, 11:47 AM

In the woods of Louisiana, I think either would be more than enough for hunting or protection. I'd stick with what I was most proficient with and felt most comfortable with.

FrankenMauser · March 18, 2013, 01:46 PM

I like the 265 FP, but I prefer to pick the firearm I'm going to carry before the bullet that's going in it.

BuckRub · March 18, 2013, 08:19 PM

If I was gonna carry my Glock 22, which I would. I wouldn't choose either of them. Neither would work.

Southern Shooter · March 18, 2013, 08:20 PM

Huh??

uh, yes...that .40 S&W can heave 265 grains at 1,200 FPS or 360 grains over 1,030 FPS from a 2 1/2" barrel.

And, the .357 Magnum can match the .40 S&W on bullet weight and velocity.
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...roducts_id=337
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...roducts_id=108

And, I am not totally sure if more than 6 rounds in the woods are really needed. Would you have time to fire off more than that?

Anyway, I don't recall asking for information concerning the .40 S&W or a Glock.

March 16, 2013, 11:58 PM	#1
Southern Shooter Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2005 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 469	Which Bullet Would You Choose?? For general use and protection in the woods and field, which bullet would you choose? The 265 grain round-flat nose .45 caliber at 1,020 FPS (left)....or, the 160 grain semi-wadcutter .36 caliber at 1,200 FPS (right)? Thanks Bullet Comparison 1.jpg __________________ "My plea is that we stop seeking out the storm and enjoy more fully sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we accentuate the positive. I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort." Gordon B. Hinckley

March 18, 2013, 08:24 AM	#6
Southern Shooter Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2005 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 469	I little explanation about my thinking here: I enjoy shooting both of the guns that are to be used. Ruger SRH Alaskan .454 Casull and a Dan Wesson 15-2 .357 Magnum. And, I feel very comfortable with them at 25 yards. The .357 Magnum from the 6" barrel Dan Wesson is a pleasant experience for me, no matter what I put down the barrel. With the proper bullet and good shot placement it is very capable of taking care of 99% of any concerns I, personally, may run into...people or animals. The complication for me is this...I love my SRH Alaskan, also. Although it has some weight to it, with only a 2 1/2" barrel it is easy to handle. Anyway, for most of my needs the 360 grain round-flat nose bullet seems to be over-kill. And, even my 265 grain round-flat nose at 1,200 FPS seems to be over-kill. I was just trying to find a happy medium where I have enough bullet to take care of the 99% without feeling I am touching of a small-cannon on each shot. And, 11 grains of Unique behind the 265 grain round-flat nose @ 1,020 FPS is fun to shoot and follow-up on. Just some thoughts.......... __________________ "My plea is that we stop seeking out the storm and enjoy more fully sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we accentuate the positive. I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort." Gordon B. Hinckley Last edited by Southern Shooter; March 18, 2013 at 09:03 AM.

March 18, 2013, 01:46 PM	#9
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,421	I like the 265 FP, but I prefer to pick the firearm I'm going to carry before the bullet that's going in it. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 18, 2013, 08:20 PM	#11
Southern Shooter Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2005 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 469	Neither would work? Huh?? Huh?? uh, yes...that .40 S&W can heave 265 grains at 1,200 FPS or 360 grains over 1,030 FPS from a 2 1/2" barrel. And, the .357 Magnum can match the .40 S&W on bullet weight and velocity. http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...roducts_id=337 http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...roducts_id=108 And, I am not totally sure if more than 6 rounds in the woods are really needed. Would you have time to fire off more than that? Anyway, I don't recall asking for information concerning the .40 S&W or a Glock. Last edited by Southern Shooter; March 19, 2013 at 10:03 AM.

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March 17, 2013, 06:30 AM	#2
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Bigger one of the two.>The 265 grain round-flat nose .45 caliber

March 17, 2013, 06:41 AM	#3
Newton24b Junior member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 974	neither, depends on what gun you own and what the gun can handle. however if i had the nice gun, it rather have a 300 grain cast flat point at the same 10-1100 fps. that is typically rated at 1000 foot pounds.

March 17, 2013, 09:45 AM	#5
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	If you're talking about deer hunting with a revolver, the heavy .357 is known to work. Most any .45 bullet of around 235 grains or more is known to work. The key is a bullet with a large meplat. Defense? Whichever handgun with which you can best hit a target when in a hurry and being stressed. As for shooting skill in hunting, my belief is that the range should be limited to that distance at which one can reliably hit the end of a beer can.

March 18, 2013, 09:25 AM	#7
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Many concerns have been dealt with via a 235-grain bullet at 1,000 to 1,200 ft/sec, which is pretty much common for a .45 Colt. It's certainly not what I'd call a hot load.

March 18, 2013, 11:47 AM	#8
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	In the woods of Louisiana, I think either would be more than enough for hunting or protection. I'd stick with what I was most proficient with and felt most comfortable with.

March 18, 2013, 08:19 PM	#10
BuckRub Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,046	If I was gonna carry my Glock 22, which I would. I wouldn't choose either of them. Neither would work.