Ammo selection for a "woods" gun

[Magoo541]

+1 on twyahts recommendation.  Double Tap came to be because the 10mm wasn't being loaded to its potential.  Take a look around their website I'm sure you'll find a few things you didn't know you couldn't live without 

[ellis4538]

I have to disagree with tom in that a FMJ or hardcast lead bullet might be best for hogs and etc. it is most likely going to punch straight thru a BG and not do too much damage unless it hits bone and sends out secondary frags.  Any good SD round will most certainly be better for BG's but not for hogs and etc.  In that case I would go the multi mag route probably loaded with 2 or 3 shot loads and then hog loads.  If I needed BG loads I would send a couple shot loads at him/them and do a quick tach reload to my BG mag.

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Richard

[fightingquaker13]

The solids might be best for a bear, but unless you're hunting and taking 50+  yard shots, I doubt its necessary on hogs (and I've killed a passel). Frankly I think Peg got it right. The old school unsung JSP is probably your best choice. It penetrates more than a JHP, but still leaves a big hole. I used it hog hunting in a .44 mag carbine, and neither the hogs nor I had any complaints. It should also expand quickly enough on more soft skinned targets like dogs, deer, zombies etc.. Just a thought.
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[mkm]

Thanks for the help guys.  Y'all are pretty much confirming what I was thinking.  But I appreciate good discussion and thought out opinions  I like the multiple mags idea.  I would likely have at least one spare mag anyway; so it might be best to carry multiple ammo types: penetrating and expanding.  I can load up whichever I think is best for the most likely threat and carry the less likely as spare.

The hardcast stuff would probably be pretty good for penetrating, but I'm hesistant to run lead through my stock Glock barrel.   

For those of you who have guns that will take them and consider snakes a problem, the shotshells are a good idea.  Call me weird, but I don't consider snakes a "must shoot" threat.  I'm going to be hard pressed to kill one or let someone I'm with kill one unless it is venomous and hanging out in my front yard or the equivalent.  If I'm out in his home turf, he gets the right of way and the right to live.  I recommend reassessing your need to shoot them, but I won't judge. 

I've looked at the doubletap stuff in various flavors and will probably order some to try before long.  I really want to get some ammo that brings out the full potential of my 10mm.  I didn't single it out as the main focus here because I felt this topic would be best served on a broader caliber level.  I think you've done well on that so far, and I look forward to any further discussion.

Thanks again.

[kmitch200]

Call me weird, but I don't consider snakes a "must shoot" threat. 

I won't call you weird but 'must shoot' depends on how nice a skin it has. Big enough to compliment my 6', 10" wide one?  It's going down. 
I do let the little ones live....

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[tombogan03884]

Call me "herpaphobic".
If it slithers it dies. 

[PegLeg45]

Call me "herpaphobic".
If it slithers it dies. 

Yep.
Unless it is a King Snake....I'll let them pass.....if they don't scare the crap out of me by suddenly "showing up".

[warhawke]

XTP bullets used to be known for deeper penetration because of bullet design and that is what you want in your AO. You want a round that will expand but still get deep enough after penetrating the thick hide of a hog. Here in bear country I carry my .40 with FMJ's when I am out in the woods because even 14 to 18 inch penetration is too shallow on a bear. I would prefer a round that ran 24 to 30 inches and still expanded somewhat but I haven't found one.

[bafsu92]

I've had pretty good luck killing hogs with Cor-Bon Power Ball. I think it's the best mix of an open and closed tipped round. It is still a good self defense round as well so you're not constantly loading and unloading your pistol. I wouldn't be afraid mixing loads in a Glock but in most other pistols this is asking for a malfunction unless they're similar pressure loads with the bullet being the only difference.

I've killed hogs with the powerball's from my 6" barrel 10mm in my G21 as well as from my 5" barrel Delta Elite. I've also killed hogs with them in .357 (from a 3" barrel) .45 ACP from both 1911's and a S&W Governor as well as in 9mm from a G19 (350# plus) that I double tapped strictly out of my own fear due to his size and proximity to me but I think he would've gone down with the first shot.

[tombogan03884]

Shooting a feral hog with a 9MM I would not use the "double tap" method, (two shots and evaluate).
I would use the "triple click" method, (keep pulling the damn trigger till it's gone click at least 3 times )