I load Federal TRU 223E which uses a 55 grain Sierra Game King. I use it because that's my issued ammo for work and I've seen what it does first hand.
Lol. That's what I was thinking. Just load it with my critter loads and don't worry. Not like I'm going to need to shoot anyone. My dogs let me friends show up. Everyone else thinks they are devils.Nosler 60grn Ballistic Tips (reloads), it's my standard coyote load, which odds are is what the gun will be used against.
Hmmmm. Actually, I do not think in terms of selfdefense-specific loads for my ARs, as I have no plan for their use in that role (they "live" in my gunsafes).What self defense load are you using in your AR carbine?
Check out the Ammo Oracle. If not for anything other than an enjoyable read. I believe it has a good bit in it about 5.56 terminal ballistics. Its been a while since I looked at it but I remember it kind of made me look differently at M193 55gr. Which I used to think was just plinking ammo for the range.Just curious what most people are using these days. I am still using M193. Should I switch to something else for home defense?