KBintheSLC
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Trust me, any commercial loading of 480 Ruger is more than adequate to take care of anything on four legs in North America, much less two.
Parasite,
I think you are missing the authors point... I'm pretty sure he is aware that any 480 load can kill an intruder. He is likely concerned that the gun is overkill, not underkill.
If it is your only gun, I would use a faster, lighter expanding load. That way it expands rapidly, disburses energy quickly, and penetrates less. The DPX 275gr comes to mind.
Just make sure you don't miss.
Honestly, at $60 per 20 rounds, you could just invest in a decent, used 9mm or similar. The money you save on ammo will easily pay for the gun over time.