Hog huntin Harry
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Which would penatrate through thick skinned game and break bone better, a 1 ounce 12 gauge foster slug at 1600 fps or a 405 grain 45-70 at 1300 fps ?
A Winchester hollow point 2 3/4I honestly don't have any experience with trapdoor, but plenty with the shotgun and .45-70. Of course you are very limited to very low pressure loads in the trapdoor, where with a 12 gauge I ask first...what length, and which projectile? Because of the variety of rounds available, given that information I would without hesitation go to the 12 gauge...not to mention likely being able to get a 2nd shot in quicker than manipulating the trap door.
On a 400 pound black bear would I be at any real risk using a 2 3/4 hollow point slug ?
I hope this thread doesn't turn into one of those wretched "bear threads"