GigaBuist
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Ethics questions here....
Would using factory 158 grain .38SPL LRN ammo in a carbine considered a humane kill (provided a solid body shot) on small critters like woodchuck or porcupine? Range would be about 60 yards here.
I ask 'chucks because the family farm is having issues with woodchucks again, and the farm gun is a .22LR. I'm pondering hopping out there with my 1894 to help out, or just dropping off a gun an some ammo for them to use. I'd prefer to use some .38SPL to keep the noise down but I'd feel fine bumping up to 125 grain .357Mag if that's what needs to be done to provide a humane kill.
I'm also curious about porcupines because I've seen a couple out behind the house a few times and given a chance I'd probably like to dispatch them rather than risk my dog tangling up with them.
Would using factory 158 grain .38SPL LRN ammo in a carbine considered a humane kill (provided a solid body shot) on small critters like woodchuck or porcupine? Range would be about 60 yards here.
I ask 'chucks because the family farm is having issues with woodchucks again, and the farm gun is a .22LR. I'm pondering hopping out there with my 1894 to help out, or just dropping off a gun an some ammo for them to use. I'd prefer to use some .38SPL to keep the noise down but I'd feel fine bumping up to 125 grain .357Mag if that's what needs to be done to provide a humane kill.
I'm also curious about porcupines because I've seen a couple out behind the house a few times and given a chance I'd probably like to dispatch them rather than risk my dog tangling up with them.