Dunross
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Ok, this properly belongs in the Rifle Forum and not Autoloaders, but I suspect I will find more folks who know what I am talking about here than among riflemen.
I am shortly going to buy a Ruger PC carbine in 9mm. Now it will be mostly a range toy and possibly a defense arm for my wife, but as I live in the country and have animals, acreage, etc. I want it to serve a practical purpose as well. Thus my question.
There is a possibility I may use it against coyotes, feral dogs, and hogs. It seems to me that a 147gr hp or soft-point would be the thing. For two legged varmints, coyotes, and average sized dogs most any out of a carbine length barrel would probably suffice. For hogs, on the other hand, penetration with a marginal cartridge such as this seems important. Who makes a hard hitting, deep penetrating 147+gr cartridge that would serve this purpose?
At the same time, this carbine is giving me a bad case of suppressor itch to the point I've asked around about range rentals so that I can try before I buy. So, keeping in mind all of the above requirements let's do it again with sub-sonic ammo. Hard-hitting, deep-penetrating without topping about 1050fps out of a 16" carbine barrel.
I know some of you have gone before me so you'll probably know by now. What insights can you share with me?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I am shortly going to buy a Ruger PC carbine in 9mm. Now it will be mostly a range toy and possibly a defense arm for my wife, but as I live in the country and have animals, acreage, etc. I want it to serve a practical purpose as well. Thus my question.
There is a possibility I may use it against coyotes, feral dogs, and hogs. It seems to me that a 147gr hp or soft-point would be the thing. For two legged varmints, coyotes, and average sized dogs most any out of a carbine length barrel would probably suffice. For hogs, on the other hand, penetration with a marginal cartridge such as this seems important. Who makes a hard hitting, deep penetrating 147+gr cartridge that would serve this purpose?
At the same time, this carbine is giving me a bad case of suppressor itch to the point I've asked around about range rentals so that I can try before I buy. So, keeping in mind all of the above requirements let's do it again with sub-sonic ammo. Hard-hitting, deep-penetrating without topping about 1050fps out of a 16" carbine barrel.
I know some of you have gone before me so you'll probably know by now. What insights can you share with me?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!