Eightball
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Which rifle calibre would be better served for HD--.223 or .30 Carbine? I'm not intending to have a discussion about the capabilities of the platforms chambering said cartridges, but rather the rounds themselves. I've heard good things about .223 not overpenetrating when compared to various pistol rounds (but still getting the job done), and since everyone decries .30 Carbine as "weak/underpowered," it seems like that could come in handy in the HD role, especially with a larger bullet that weighs about twice that of your average .223.
And, heck, which bullet type would be the best in each calibre for my concerns--are there any benefits of FMJ for this, or stick with the good ol' JHPs and whatnot?
And, as a "just because" question....mount the bayo to these rifles for HD, or keep it off? Sounds goofy, but could it legitimately come in handy?
And before anyone asks "why these two cardtidges?"--it's what I have. I'm not going to use an SKS, Mauser, or Garand in the "rifle HD" role, and I've heard that using a .357 Mag revolver in dark, confined spaces is a bad idea (and I don't have any other suitable pistols, hence this thread)
And, heck, which bullet type would be the best in each calibre for my concerns--are there any benefits of FMJ for this, or stick with the good ol' JHPs and whatnot?
And, as a "just because" question....mount the bayo to these rifles for HD, or keep it off? Sounds goofy, but could it legitimately come in handy?
And before anyone asks "why these two cardtidges?"--it's what I have. I'm not going to use an SKS, Mauser, or Garand in the "rifle HD" role, and I've heard that using a .357 Mag revolver in dark, confined spaces is a bad idea (and I don't have any other suitable pistols, hence this thread)
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