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Old August 23, 2012, 08:53 PM   #8
Archie
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Originally Posted by Smit
Hunting/Self Defense.....same thing right?
One could argue 'hunting' requires a bit more penetration and 'self-defense' wants to avoid too much penetration.

For instance, I do not think highly of full charge 300 grain .44 Magnum loads for a self-defense load in an urban setting. Or a trailer park.

However, in .357 Magnum, the heaviest bullets weights are available in configurations suited for self-defense. Being a traditionalist, I rather like the Winchester Silvertip load for .357 Magnum - a 145 grain bullet. Federal website lists a 158 jacketed HP suitable for self defense.

One must point out the 158 grain bullet loads have more physical recoil than the lighter loads - however the lighter loads have more blast and are 'sharper' - quicker - in recoil than the heavier loads. Still, I can shoot them adequately in a 2.5 inch model 19 revolver.
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