nmxdaven
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Hey guys. After 10 years of owning simi-auto's (6 total) I finally got my first revolver. I got a Taurus (Yea yea... I love them though!) Tracker in a 4 inch ported after an encounter with a black bear in the woods that got a little too close for my liking. As I'm a complete noobie to the large caliber loads I would appreciate a little help and kindness with my ignorance.
1. First off what would be a good back-pack load for the woods? I have 240 grain soft point rems right now. Is that good enough for a black bear or any other beasts that would like to have me for lunch? I'm not into handloading so if anyone has any off the shelf suggestions it would be very helpful
2. From my first firing yesterday it seems like full mag loads would be a bad idea in a home defense type situation. While the bad guy may be dead, I would figure so would my ears and my neighbor. I couldn't imagine firing this thing indoors with a mag load so I figure a .44 special would be needed. What would be the best SD round in the .44spl?
Thanks for the help!
Cory
1. First off what would be a good back-pack load for the woods? I have 240 grain soft point rems right now. Is that good enough for a black bear or any other beasts that would like to have me for lunch? I'm not into handloading so if anyone has any off the shelf suggestions it would be very helpful
2. From my first firing yesterday it seems like full mag loads would be a bad idea in a home defense type situation. While the bad guy may be dead, I would figure so would my ears and my neighbor. I couldn't imagine firing this thing indoors with a mag load so I figure a .44 special would be needed. What would be the best SD round in the .44spl?
Thanks for the help!
Cory