COLOSHOOTR
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Less than 12" and you think that TAP garbage is a viable defense round. The FBI standard for HANDGUNS is 12" and we are talking a rifle round with less. If you have to fire a shot through an arm or it hits anything solid you may have a bad day because they might not go down. Especially considering that most suspects who perform night time burglaries are usually armed. Good thing night time burgs are very rare so you probably won't have to find out if it will work or not.
I've seen guys survive some pretty serious wounds and even be able to fight or run after being shot. Less than 12" may not be enough to end the fight unless your shot it perfect, something unlikely in a high stress situation where your fine motor skills go out the window.
I would look for something other than a .308 for self defense. A good handgun with defense loads, a shotgun with buck shot or a .223/5.56 rifle with soft point rounds will be a much better option for self defense than a .308 rifle. It's not like I've seen more than my share of actual shootings or anything so don't take my word for it.
I've seen guys survive some pretty serious wounds and even be able to fight or run after being shot. Less than 12" may not be enough to end the fight unless your shot it perfect, something unlikely in a high stress situation where your fine motor skills go out the window.
I would look for something other than a .308 for self defense. A good handgun with defense loads, a shotgun with buck shot or a .223/5.56 rifle with soft point rounds will be a much better option for self defense than a .308 rifle. It's not like I've seen more than my share of actual shootings or anything so don't take my word for it.