RevolverOcelot
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Lately I've been keeping my SOCOM 16 M1a out as my main battle rifle. I have more confidence and practice with it than my 870 and I would like to start using it for home defense.
I've been looking into reduced loads that would be suitable for Home Defense that have the power of a decent 30-30 round.
Here's one that's 170 grains and goes about 2,000 FPS. That seems about equal to a heavy 30-30: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...recoil-ammo-20-rounds.aspx?a=286527&bi=141567
Here's another one, a 125 grainer going about 2600 FPS. Seems a bit more powerful: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...ore-lokt-psp-20-rounds.aspx?a=359293&bi=95066
Would these or a similar light .308 load be practical for home defense? Seems like the overpenetration factor would be remedied.
I've been looking into reduced loads that would be suitable for Home Defense that have the power of a decent 30-30 round.
Here's one that's 170 grains and goes about 2,000 FPS. That seems about equal to a heavy 30-30: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...recoil-ammo-20-rounds.aspx?a=286527&bi=141567
Here's another one, a 125 grainer going about 2600 FPS. Seems a bit more powerful: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...ore-lokt-psp-20-rounds.aspx?a=359293&bi=95066
Would these or a similar light .308 load be practical for home defense? Seems like the overpenetration factor would be remedied.