Straight walled rifle?

[RealMuddyboots]

The slug gun has been proven to be higher risk than even 30-06 180gr bullet. PA had a military ballistics lab do a study on potential down range risk from 12ga 350gr sabot, 30-06 180gr versus 50cal mz 150gr pellets 250gr sabot. I posted up complete study in the PA semi auto thread. I also used this study in 2009 for the support of the MI straight wall rule.

 

[RealMuddyboots]

Here is summary powerpoint of that study.

https://www.slideserve.com/bin/march-28-2007

 

[BrentD]

Related:

Would you ever choose to use a straight wall cartridge in an area that does not require them?

One piece of property I hunt: I’m very conscious of the houses creeping closer each year. And I do wonder, however improbable it might be, that a 308 round would travel to one of those homes.

So, I’m beginning to wonder about a slug gun or a straight wall gun.

Of course. Why would you use anything else?

 

[kodiakisland]

I've hunted with a 45-70 by choice many times.

Arkansas does not have a case length limit for their straight wall season, so I usually hunt with a .38-55 in that season.

 

[turbobrick]

There is always the 357 Maximum.

Think elongated 357 Mag.

Its such a fun cartridge too. My buddy wanted a SHTF rifle that he could shoot 38spl, 357mag, and 357max out of since he has piles and piles of ammo for them, except Max. I helped his wife order a Henry single shot in 357mag, sent it out to be reamed to Max, and I worked up a 180gn XTP load and loaded 200 for him. It came out awesome, and the velocity on the 357max was impressive. I have no need for one, and 350L and 360BH are right there with much easier to source brass, but its still a cool cartridge.

 

[nhenry]

You could also use 45 Colt.

Have to buy a new rifle.

I really don't see a down side there...

And if he does I have a metric shit ton of 45 colt reloading supplies for sale

 

[3855WIN]

I've hunted with a 45-70 by choice many times.

Arkansas does not have a case length limit for their straight wall season, so I usually hunt with a .38-55 in that season.

Great choice

 

[RealMuddyboots]

A .357 Max is fun cartridge, .357 Mag and 38Spl can be shot just for fun. I stumbled onto Nosler .357 180Partitions from Widners. They found a bunch when they were moving into new warehouse. The cool part was clearance price of $20/box 50. Yes, I stocked up. They shoot extremely well at 200yds. They are 2200fps and wished I bought more. The next day all gone.

The Hammer .358 140SH is crazy fast, accurate at MOA @200yds and I need to whack something with it.

 

[std7mag]

And if he does I have a metric shit ton of 45 colt reloading supplies for sale

Do tell!!

I have a 6" Taurus Judge that's minute of deer at 100 yards.