You only have 15 rounds being from joisey, would you be able to hit anything? Those chipmunks and bluejays are very territorial.Quote:
Originally Posted by cofi
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You only have 15 rounds being from joisey, would you be able to hit anything? Those chipmunks and bluejays are very territorial.Quote:
Originally Posted by cofi
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I think if I practiced for 10 years or so I still couldn't load that fast in my dreams.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danimal
What i usually carry is my springfield xd 45 acp with 2 extra mags in a backpack. I mainly carry it just in case something happens and i do get lost i can fire shots off to alert people to my location. I also carry bear mace, a couple good knives, survival kit, and something to purify water. I carry the 45 acp just in case in a rare situation something does happen and i do use it even though i probably could only get a couple rounds off if something charges me it should do the trick. The trick if you do get lost is to have a good survival kit and most important know how to use it. I know this may be off topic but at minimum make sure you have a whistle, 3 different ways to start a fire) i usually carry 2 lighters, a bunch of strike anywhere matches, magnesium fire starter, little coleman fire starter sticks, compass usually 2, 100 feet of para cord, a couple splace blankets, fish hooks and line, 2 big black trash bags, gps(learn to navigate w/out it and use it as a last resort dont soleyon them I've had to look for lost people and when found them they said their gps broke and they had no clue where to go), flashlight, enough food to last me a couple days( nothing fancy like a few cans of tuna), extra batteries for everything i have, TP and baby wipes probably most important unless you want swamp ass, and a couple of glow sticks. I use a medium size ziplock and i can fit everything in it. Hiking in the back country as far as animal attacks isnt as near as dangerous as city folk think. Most problems are man made. If i remember correctly from my survival class a person can live 2 hours w/out shelter 2 days w/out water, and 2 weeks without food ( granted conditions do apply to this). But anyways back to the main question i carry a 45 acp. If you have any questions pm me.
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In my 45 i switch from my home defense loads to FMJ's that i load up for better penetration. Glad you are ok after your encounter, I have seen many bears in the woods but a long time since i have seen one with a cub. Just glad my fiance hasnt seen one with me because she is starting to get into hunting/ hiking in the back country with me. I think one hand would be holding her to keep her from running and the other one would be on my gun just in case the bear charges...
The Civil War era Cap and Ball guns were roughly the power of lower end 38 spl. loads Many gun fighters were excellent killers with such guns.
A lead SWC will do fine. Elmer Kieth who helped develop the 44 REM MAG ws a SWC advocate.
No argument with either statement except we're discussing a pack gun not gunfights and 44 mag wasn't in the mix. I'd rather have my semi-auto if it's a gun fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by earplug
Just a couple of thoughts:
If a 4" .38 and a 4" .357 are roughly the same size/weight why not allow myself the option of substantially greater range & penetration with the .357 considering I could shoot any of the available .38 rounds also?
I don't think many folks carry SWC for SD despite being reasonably effective in a large caliber but I agree a hole is a hole.
The .38/.357 debate is well covered even here not likely much I could add.
Make you a deal; I'll let you watch me swap rounds chasing rabbits if you let me watch you go against a bear with .38 wadcutters. [Beer]
I get to choose the bear. Ever see what a SWC does to a stuffed Panda?
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Originally Posted by earplug