Do any of you use a small capacity centerfire cartridge for small game hunting? Hornets, Fireballs, Bees, Zippers, 9mm, 32S&W or H&R, etc.?
I am thinking of loading up some 38 spcl or reduced 357 Mag, or putting together a H&R 32-20 or even 9mm to launch cast bullets with an intended velocity of just under 1k fps. Aside from making sure I have a good backstop, are there any other considerations to think about? I want something with more energy than a rimfire in the event I have the opportunity at a larger species (coyote, fox, etc.) that is in season, but see most of my hunting this year geared toward rabbit and squirrel. I will also be using a 22 cal springer and a 22LR, however, variety is the spice of life.
The nice thing about the 357 and the 32-20, is that they can also be "turned up" for deer sized animals. I would like an inexpensive reloadable round that is easier to download than the .223 I have. Any other suggestions? Because of the bottleneck, I know that the 32-20 is not suitable for deer except on private land and will limit the distance of an acceptable shot even when hot-rodded.
I am thinking of loading up some 38 spcl or reduced 357 Mag, or putting together a H&R 32-20 or even 9mm to launch cast bullets with an intended velocity of just under 1k fps. Aside from making sure I have a good backstop, are there any other considerations to think about? I want something with more energy than a rimfire in the event I have the opportunity at a larger species (coyote, fox, etc.) that is in season, but see most of my hunting this year geared toward rabbit and squirrel. I will also be using a 22 cal springer and a 22LR, however, variety is the spice of life.
The nice thing about the 357 and the 32-20, is that they can also be "turned up" for deer sized animals. I would like an inexpensive reloadable round that is easier to download than the .223 I have. Any other suggestions? Because of the bottleneck, I know that the 32-20 is not suitable for deer except on private land and will limit the distance of an acceptable shot even when hot-rodded.