[flamberge]

M-2 Ball Black Tip. Good and effective out to 600yds w/iron sights.

Long-range precision shooting is an art form more than a practical self-defense skill for most people. It is most important for regular military operations.

In a likely hot scenario for outdoor urban or suburban locations, the active field will be 25-200 yards. Expect 6-20 assailants. Indoor problems will occur at 3-25 yards. Expect 1-4 assailants.

You might find it reassuring to have a spare loaded magazine or two. "Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it".

The old rule of thumb was "3 seconds, 3 shots, 3 yards". That covered 90% of all gunfights in former times. That rule may be changing in the future, but it is still a good start for planning.

If you are short on money or training time, it might be best to prepare according to the odds.

[OHPatriot]

Spot On inside 150yds.

[jonrick46]

My muzzle loading .45 cal long rifle uses these:

I can hit a one-foot diameter target at 100 yards (a football field).