MachIVshooter
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Pretty much any 45-60 gr. expanding type hollow point or polymer tipped bullet will do just fine. I use 50 gr. V-Max.
I specify expanding because bullets like the Sierra Matchking or Hornady A-Max, while HP and PT respectively, are not designed for expansion.
The FBI spec is for handgun rounds. Rifle rounds have entirely different wounding characteristics. I'll take a 5.56 round with 10" penetration over a .40 S&W with 18" any day for stopping a threat.
One of the most foolish things I've read in awhile.
I specify expanding because bullets like the Sierra Matchking or Hornady A-Max, while HP and PT respectively, are not designed for expansion.
The problem with the 55g Vmax type loads is they don't penetrate enough. Only 10" in ballistic gel which is well below the FBI minimum spec
The FBI spec is for handgun rounds. Rifle rounds have entirely different wounding characteristics. I'll take a 5.56 round with 10" penetration over a .40 S&W with 18" any day for stopping a threat.
Name one? Gladly. Remington home defense 12 gauge with bird shot/trap loads. There's others also.
One of the most foolish things I've read in awhile.