Levergunevan
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32 s&w long effective enough for woods carry for errant yotes dogs and such as that? Opinions?
That is my preferred caliber for snub nosed revolvers.
A 98 gr hard cast wadcutter should work fine on those 4 legged fiends, and will deter most 2 legged threats. A 4" Model 31-1 does just fine for woods walking.
A 98 gr hard cast wadcutter should work fine on those 4 legged fiends, and will deter most 2 legged threats. A 4" Model 31-1 does just fine for woods walking.
I have the same gun and I reload for the 32 long. Since these are newer guns its safe to turn up the speed a little on them. I am getting 900fps from mine and feel it would work fine on a 4 legged or 2 legged critter if needed. And its so easy to carry the gun and a few rounds of spare ammo because of the light weight. But I would not use my loads in any turn of the 20th century gun without the heat treated cylinder or old top break revolver.
35 Whelan,
Good for anything from armadillo to coyote. You’ve got to handload in my opinion. I prefer a heavier 115 gr hard cast.32-20 bullet as well. I don’t push for much past 750 fps but that’s enough to roll a good sized raccoon if needed.32 s&w long effective enough for woods carry for errant yotes dogs and such as that? Opinions?
35 Whelan,
More details? Bullet, powder? Looks impressive.
They chase and kill my deer so my business is to eliminate them from my AO !Depends on the definition of "errant". When I see dogs and coyotes minding their business, I mind mine. If I were being attacked by dogs or coyotes, I'd want a hell of a lot more gun than a .32 Long.