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Neophyte · January 14, 2008, 02:28 AM

I don't see the point:

if the penetration of the ball is needed (due to distance or what have you), then the #1 buck won't penetrate enough and is useless;

if the #1 buck is adequate (as it would be at most in-house ranges), then the heavy ball is slug-like overkill, and it would make more sense to have additional #1 buckshot in its place (which create multiple wound channels and thus a higher chance of hitting a vital spot)

Seems like a solution in search of a problem to me.

January 14, 2008, 02:28 AM	#6
Neophyte Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 26	I don't see the point: if the penetration of the ball is needed (due to distance or what have you), then the #1 buck won't penetrate enough and is useless; if the #1 buck is adequate (as it would be at most in-house ranges), then the heavy ball is slug-like overkill, and it would make more sense to have additional #1 buckshot in its place (which create multiple wound channels and thus a higher chance of hitting a vital spot) Seems like a solution in search of a problem to me.