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I’ve heard people say that jacketed flat point bullets will create a much larger wound cavity than FMJ round nose. That sounds reasonable but has anyone had any real experience with them regarding terminal performance? Has anyone tested a round nose and flat nose side by side in ballistics gel or similar medium?
I’m asking because I am trying to find a good non-expanding bullet for field carry in case I encounter a dangerous animal when I’m out and about.
I was considering some of the solid copper bullets like the Lehigh Defense line but after examining the bearing surface of these bullets, I think accuracy may be questionable. Our local national forest is still closed to shooting due to fire danger so I can’t test the rounds I‘ve loaded with Lehigh bullets yet.
My intended use is in .357 Sig or possibly a hot 9MM load. I don’t want to use lead SWC and would prefer to use a jacketed, plated or solid copper projectile. I’m not interested in 10MM. I have some nice 1911s and also have .40 barrels for my Sigs but would rather find a good non-expanding bullet in .355 or .356 dia.
Around here I’m more likely to encounter a dangerous 4 legged critter than a 2 legged one so let’s not go there. Anything that will work on a bear or big cat will work fine on humans. Any suggestions?
I’m asking because I am trying to find a good non-expanding bullet for field carry in case I encounter a dangerous animal when I’m out and about.
I was considering some of the solid copper bullets like the Lehigh Defense line but after examining the bearing surface of these bullets, I think accuracy may be questionable. Our local national forest is still closed to shooting due to fire danger so I can’t test the rounds I‘ve loaded with Lehigh bullets yet.
My intended use is in .357 Sig or possibly a hot 9MM load. I don’t want to use lead SWC and would prefer to use a jacketed, plated or solid copper projectile. I’m not interested in 10MM. I have some nice 1911s and also have .40 barrels for my Sigs but would rather find a good non-expanding bullet in .355 or .356 dia.
Around here I’m more likely to encounter a dangerous 4 legged critter than a 2 legged one so let’s not go there. Anything that will work on a bear or big cat will work fine on humans. Any suggestions?