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<blockquote data-quote="entoptics" data-source="post: 1616746" data-attributes="member: 104268"><p>Though the OP wasn't about handgun self defense, I would concur that several 0.400" holes in a critter is probably about the best medicine for anything smaller than a big grizzly. I've done penetration testing with a bunch of stuff, and a hard cast ANYTHING with a sectional density greater than about 0.18, traveling at about 1200 fps, will go DEEP.</p><p></p><p>The only issue I have with the G20 as a defensive rig, is the reliability at bear hug range. Any interference with the slide will cause it to malfunction. With a revolver, you can press it against the fur and let it rip until whatever you ****ed off stops chewing on you.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the original topic, I got out today with some fresh hand loads for the FA 454. Managed to keep all my groups under 6 MOA at 20 yds while sitting in a chair and using a tripod as a makeshift rest. I figure that's getting there for a 75-100 yd shot on an elk in field conditions. After I get my loads dialed in, I'll practice on a 12" plate and see how far I can make hits from various "real world" positions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entoptics, post: 1616746, member: 104268"] Though the OP wasn't about handgun self defense, I would concur that several 0.400" holes in a critter is probably about the best medicine for anything smaller than a big grizzly. I've done penetration testing with a bunch of stuff, and a hard cast ANYTHING with a sectional density greater than about 0.18, traveling at about 1200 fps, will go DEEP. The only issue I have with the G20 as a defensive rig, is the reliability at bear hug range. Any interference with the slide will cause it to malfunction. With a revolver, you can press it against the fur and let it rip until whatever you ****ed off stops chewing on you. Regarding the original topic, I got out today with some fresh hand loads for the FA 454. Managed to keep all my groups under 6 MOA at 20 yds while sitting in a chair and using a tripod as a makeshift rest. I figure that's getting there for a 75-100 yd shot on an elk in field conditions. After I get my loads dialed in, I'll practice on a 12" plate and see how far I can make hits from various "real world" positions. [/QUOTE]
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