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Post by whyohe on Jun 18, 2008 18:38:43 GMT -5
does any one have or know of anyone that has shot one of these? it looks interesting. i wonder what would be the largest game RECOMENDED to hunt with it. and just want your opinions on it.
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Post by richard on Jun 19, 2008 20:15:06 GMT -5
I would suspect it might work on smaller deer at close range, stalking groundhogs or other smaller vermin. Really though, its not much of a hunting caliber/cartridge. I personally would limit deer hunting to at least .357 with well placed shots. My scoped 6" Python is an excellent choice. Better is my Rugher .44 Mag. with scope or my .454 Cassul Raging Bull with Aimpoint.
Richard
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Post by CORVAIR on Jul 31, 2008 10:43:46 GMT -5
There was a Guns and Ammo show on a week ago that talked about this new load from Federal. It is supposed to be equivalent to a .357 magnum in power, but was intended to be used in a new small pistol from Ruger.
This gun would be used as a back-up for a policeman or could be used for home personal defense. Not sure about hunting applications.
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Post by Rifleman on Aug 1, 2008 11:21:43 GMT -5
I personally think it is a ridiculous waste of time and money.
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Post by bubba on Aug 1, 2008 12:36:54 GMT -5
dont hold back dwight, let us know how you really feel !
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Post by Rifleman on Aug 1, 2008 19:36:16 GMT -5
Ok I think the guns and ammo companies really are grasping at straws to sell us whatever. What we need is a combat ready 308 semi auto like the new FN scar heavy available in semi auto for civilian shooters!
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Post by whyohe on Aug 2, 2008 17:41:28 GMT -5
I have to wonder how long these NEW type calibers have been in the works. in the last few years we have see alot IMO. look we got the 500 S&W. then the 460 and then the 480? (i think) and now the 327. it seems that since the 17HMR took off other companies have gone for these UNIQUE and DIFFERENT calibers. some of them do have good purpose. what ya think?
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Post by Rifleman on Aug 3, 2008 10:25:47 GMT -5
I think that the 17' rimfires are pretty cool and some of the big revolver cartridges have a niche, but how many 30 short mags do we need.
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Post by thelefthand on Aug 3, 2008 21:37:00 GMT -5
I agree with Dwight. The only advantage it has over a 357 is one extra round. At a practical range for a snub nose, one round isn't worth it. IMHO anything smaller than a .357 is pushing the envelope when it comes to protection. I want to hit them as hard as possible.
Mark
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Post by whyohe on Aug 3, 2008 23:05:37 GMT -5
well here is info i found from federal and you can take it for what you want. it compares the 357 with the 327. its only ballistic info and not an article on the two. www.federalpremium.com/products/compare/handgun_compare.aspxFederal Premium - Handgun Compare it looks like it might be nice as a personal defense gun. it doesn't hold the FPE as long as a 357 but in a personal defense situation how far are you really shooting. you might not have to worry so much as to the bullet traveling threw target and wall and injuring others. also with the advance in bullet technology it should work with out the recoil of a 357. nice for some one that might not like the recoil of a 357. as for hunting? i read some articles that said there MIGHT be a future for it. but it should be good for coyotes and ground hogs for those that like the pistol challenge. |
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Post by Rifleman on Aug 4, 2008 3:50:44 GMT -5
I don't think the numbers tell the whole story. A man weighs about the same as a deer, and you also don't know if the bad guy will be jacked on dope or whatever, for personal defense it better to use the biggest gun you can handle, not the smallest you can get by with. If you consider the caliber marginal for deer sized game, you can bet it is marginal for self defense.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Aug 4, 2008 16:49:41 GMT -5
IMO, the whole world has gone "ballistic" in terms of new stuff. Look at centerfires: How many different 7mm or .30 cal cartridges are out there that all do basically the same thing?
IMO it's the world of constant need to be "new" and different. Not much has really changed.
The .17 HMR is truly innovative as is some of the big new handgun rounds. The Savage is innovative too. Everything else is on the edge of reinventing the wheel....IMO.
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Post by tcmech on Aug 5, 2008 19:17:43 GMT -5
I don't think I would hunt anything larger than a squirrel with it personally. I am sure that it is a good round to carry with you while hiking, fishing, etc. But for hunting whitetails I would leave it at home and carry at least a 357, and preferably something larger.
For my ccw I carry a compact 45. For hunting I carry a 41 mag. If I need a bigger gun for hunting it is called a 10ml2.
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