Just scored 3 boxes in a trade. Workable carry load or range ammo?
thanks,
Okie John
Just scored 3 boxes in a trade. Workable carry load or range ammo?
thanks,
Okie John
Old school 147gr load. You can still buy them for about $18 for a box of 50rds. Not as good as the more modern HST and Tactical Bonded Federal loadings. Personally I would use it as training ammo and get something off this list to use as self defense:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887
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Got it.
It's accurate and doesn't kick hard, so I'll shoot it up hunting rabbits.
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I often carry my Glock 9mms when out and about, and I do the same thing basically.
These loads are accurate, and work well on small game and varmints. I often use the WWB 147gr JHP, sometimes the 115gr, from China-mart for this mission.
Works better than ball, still works OK if I have to use it for defense, cheaper than shooting up my normal carry ammo.
Last edited by tpd223; 01-17-11 at 20:11.
It was my old department's issue load for more than 10 years, with many OIS's.
Worked great. There's better loads available now, but I wouldn't be afraid to use it for self defense.
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