What is your opinion on the best SHTF pistol caliber
Sep 29, 2009 · A 22lr handgun can be purchased, but just having 1 caliber in handgun is fine in my book. Remember, there's dozens of acceptable calibers for handgun out there. Pick a common one that affordable. The handgun that works well for you is more important than the ammo it fires. A caliber of decent power that is.
The Best Handgun Caliber - A Real World Study - Survivalist Forum
Aug 28, 2021 · Back then, all the gun magazines were CONSTANTLY printing this caliber vs. that caliber articles. "9mm vs. .45", ".380 vs. .38" etc. Back then, yeah, it kinda did matter. Only very recently has bullet design gotten to the point where hollowpoints in autos actually WORK. For a long time, they simply didn't.
The Best Handgun Cartridge (and Ammo) for Grizzly Bear...
Nov 5, 2024 · Best 10mm: Underwood Hard Cast 220 Grain Flat Nose (704 Ft-Lbs) The best ammunition you can be packin’ for grizzly bear defense – by an overwhelming margin – is the Underwood Hard Cast 220 Grain Flat Nose rounds. This 10mm ammo packs a stifling 704 Foot-Lbs of energy at the muzzle, and its hard cast bullet design is perfect for crushing ...
Best .45 Caliber Semi Auto - Survivalist Forum
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.45 Colt for deer? - Survivalist Forum
Jul 14, 2008 · The 45 Colt with proper bullets guided by a marksman can easily take whitetail out to 200 yards but most whitetail areas only present decent shooting at 15 to 75 yards and that is the range where most deer, black bear, elk and moose are taken with a handgun.
Handguns Pistols that can shoot birdshot? | Survivalist Forum
May 6, 2023 · Speer loads larger no.4 shot in common handgun calibers, there are too few pellets in the shell to produce effective patterns beyond about 6-10 feet. The Big 4 loads are best in .44 Magnum and .45 Colt.
Which pistol for Mtn Lion defense? - Survivalist Forum
Jul 30, 2019 · It is very difficult to shoot rapid fire double action. So is a 357. The dog hunters tell a story of a 22 mag going through a bears head and leaving a very large exit hole. The size of the hole has increased over time but the bottom line was it killed the bear in the tree. Again, when protection is important, use what you shoot best.
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Jun 3, 2017 · large size, medium large caliber handgun… most likely a semi auto with at least 2 extra magazines. On the reservation I’d bounce from house to house until I got home. Same guns, same load, follow the canals downstream.
Best gun or bullet for penetrating a Bear's coat.
Dec 28, 2008 · Actually "Stopping" a bear will take more than a handgun unless you're very very lucky, a mid-bore magnum rifle is a good place to start. The .45-70, .450 Marlin and .475 Turnbull are all good "stoppers" but require the large 1895 Marlin action or larger to function and be effective at these pressures.
Best caliber for AR pistol - Survivalist Forum
Aug 16, 2017 · You said, "I was told I would be better off with a pistol caliber AR pistol, but I want to keep the power of a rifle cartridge." ---just remember, you DON'T get to keep the power of a rifle cartridge when you go that short. Keep in mind a .44 magnum handgun has equal muzzle energy to a .223 rifle.