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Al Thompson · March 10, 2000, 05:41 PM

Yellowdog - I used Winchester HPs out of a Beretta. I was hunting doves and got tired of picking # 8 shot out of my bunnies. The range was very close (10 yards) and he jumped at each shot, but didn't flop until the third. I do not think that the HPs were expanding. (stingers were brand new in the area and my pistol was not zero'ed with'em) Interestingly enough, I killed several more with that gun/ammo combination and it worked fine. Just that one time nobody clued the wabbit in on what his role in the plan was.

I did change to a .38 with 148 grain wadcutters as it worked way better for small game. Spun them sideways when it hit!

Giz

March 10, 2000, 05:41 PM	#5
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Yellowdog - I used Winchester HPs out of a Beretta. I was hunting doves and got tired of picking # 8 shot out of my bunnies. The range was very close (10 yards) and he jumped at each shot, but didn't flop until the third. I do not think that the HPs were expanding. (stingers were brand new in the area and my pistol was not zero'ed with'em) Interestingly enough, I killed several more with that gun/ammo combination and it worked fine. Just that one time nobody clued the wabbit in on what his role in the plan was. I did change to a .38 with 148 grain wadcutters as it worked way better for small game. Spun them sideways when it hit! Giz