[dblshot]

Always have to think of where the bullet is going to land if it misses bad guy or goes through bad guy. Rifle bullet will carry much farther with force, point of using a rifle according to this article. Do I really need to take out someone 400 yards from my house? “well you see officer, some guy was on my property last night about back there at the pasture fence so I pulled down the Weatherby and took care of him. No problem right?”

They say in Viet Nam about 10000 rounds were expended for every enemy killed. Unless I am attacked by a mob, a hit team, or Zombies, I think Mr. 12 guage and Ms. 9 will suffice. I particularly like Hornadays rifled 12 guage fragmenting slug for Zombie work. Just remember to hit them in the head. I have no problem with citizens owning AKs or AR15 clones and using them for self defense. Use what you got Bro.

[meatloaf]

That’s about the range at which I use my .30-06 to nudge trespassers. Different strokes for different folks.

[CPO retired]

I live in a small (1440 ft2) home on a small lot, by other small places in a 55+ place. Mr. Remington 870 with buck-and-ball (.65” ball w/6 OO buck) and Mr. RIA 1911 (Tactical) will do the job.

I sold my Saiga .308 and bought more ammo.