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VaughnT · June 29, 2005, 09:01 PM

Tom, I just saw a half-case of UMC bulk 45g HP at the local SG store. Would that work for your testing?

For a home-defense carbine, shooting at very close ranges and worrying about over penetration, I've often thought about using this round out of my 1/7" twist AR. I'm told that it will be accurate enough, but will also minimize penetration of secondary barriers.

I'd love to see some reports on this load out of a 1in7" bbl.

June 29, 2005, 09:01 PM	#13
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	Tom, I just saw a half-case of UMC bulk 45g HP at the local SG store. Would that work for your testing? For a home-defense carbine, shooting at very close ranges and worrying about over penetration, I've often thought about using this round out of my 1/7" twist AR. I'm told that it will be accurate enough, but will also minimize penetration of secondary barriers. I'd love to see some reports on this load out of a 1in7" bbl. __________________ When Reason Fails.....