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I Had a bad experience in 1985 with a wasp. Then nothing until 35+ years later. Benadryl took care of the yellow jackets....
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Wilderness defense loads.
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I placed an order from Underwood. The 357mag, 41mag, and 44mag are so I can compare them with the HSM loads. The 45 super is something that I want to give a try.
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That .45Super load looks like a good one. I farted around with a .460Rowland for a little bit but I'd rather have it in a 1911. Been threatening to have a 6" built in .45Super.
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I saw an ad for Corbon 200gr hardcast 357's the other day. If these are true Corbon's they might be just what the doc ordered
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For less penetration than a round ball.
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One of my LGS (Ace Hardware) had a couple of different cartridges of the Backcountry Defense. I'm thinking about trying a couple of boxes of the 10mm.I saw today where Hornady is getting into the market segment.
“Backcountry Defense”
Backcountry Defense™ - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
In the remote wilderness, there is no 911, and yelling “Hey bear!” doesn’t always work. Stay at the top of the food chain – Hornady Backcountry Defense™ handgun ammunition.www.hornady.com
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I am I impressed with an Ace hardware store still selling guns and ammo.One of my LGS (Ace Hardware) had a couple of different cartridges of the Backcountry Defense. I'm thinking about trying a couple of boxes of the 10mm.
Looking forward to your impressions of this ammo.
For acp, I load the RCBS 45-255KT over a load of Unique from Ayoob's old Book of the 45 from years ago. Fairly hard cast and I have shot it through 6" of aged pine, one deer (through chest clear), and many bowling pins. Not a plinking load by any means. Next step up is my 29-2, Lyman 429244 and 21 2400.
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Charging Cape Buffalo Practice
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Not handgun Defense, but a really cool practice target/drill.
I thought many of you would enjoy it.
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Wow! That kid that was obviously shooting some kind of CAS drills was really fast!Charging Cape Buffalo Practice
Not handgun Defense, but a really cool practice target/drill.
I thought many of you would enjoy it.
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I have an RV on a lake in the woods. We get Black bears every summer. I don't often carry but when I do it's like to be a 357 or 9 MM. I have carried a 44 Mag and a .40. The problem with a 44 Mag is it's too slow for accurate follow-up shots. It bucks pretty good. I have very little concern about bear attacks. The wild animals that bother me are wearing clothes.
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Ya. Exactly why I carry my G22.3 for the 2-legged vermin. G30.3 for the 4-legged ones.
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I stopped at my local Fleet Farm to pickup a box or two of the Federal Solid Core. They were sold out. I would like to do a little testing this spring. I have been debating about a good test method 
I will add simple FMJS to the test.
I will add simple FMJS to the test.
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