simonkenton said:If you are talking about defense from a wild critter you need a conical slug.
For defense from a human, the round ball is what you want.
One torso shot will put 'em down for the count.
Man we must be brothers or something because we do seem to think alikeSmokin_Gun said:I'd opt for the 137-143 gr Round ball myself...that's all I use in soft lead form.
And I do still keep a .44 1858 Rem or 2 loaded for home Defence, close at hand. They worked before the 1911 .45 Autos were around, so I guess it's jus' how much faith you have in your Rev, thumb, and Finger.
Yup there is a loaded 12ga Ithica Police D.S. in the safe and a Ruger .357mag also both loaded...but it's a Rem that sleeps with one eye open within arms reach.
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Man we must be brothers or something because we do seem to think alike
There used to be Buffalo Balletts that were 180gr. that was an improvement in striking energy but I don't think they are available anymore.