Backup Handgun when Deer Hunting - FMJ or Hollow Point?

[lanzador49]

I have an absolutely amazingly beautiful Winchester 70 from the mid-1950's with a tiger maple stock that I am taking to hunt at end of month. It is calibered in .270 and shoots as straight as can be. (I'll try to post a photo)

I am planning to take a full-size 1911 (.45) as a backup sidearm. Question is whether to carry hollow point (as I would for self defense in an urban situation), or fmj, in the unlikely event of an animal attack?

My feeling is that the fmj would penetrate better than the hollow point, and if the animal is that formidable, it would not go flying out the other side risking anything behind it. On the other hand, hollow point may not penetrate sufficiently.

I am leaning towards fmj, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

[lanzador49]

Winchester 70

[CartridgeCalls]

Must use lead free HP when hunting with handgun.

[yoteassasin]

Why ? Pistols are useless they are akin to a tribal arm band. Do you think you will exhaust your supply of 270 and need to use your handgun while hunting ?
What are you trying to kill? Have you ever shot an animal with a pistol much less a fmj ?

[lanzador49]

Concern is for other critters that might pose a risk (wildebeests, ligers, bigfoot, abominable snowman, hippos…)

[boiler1]

I carry my 357 mag
Just in case a kitty tries anything funny or a bear
You never know


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[bigbossman]

.22, in case you come across a grouse.

[mdfowler]

Where will you be hunting?

[lanzador49]

hunting in Trinity area.

Will be carrying a 1911 for any emergency...which brings me back to the original question - hp or fmj?

[Trapper]

Lead free Barnes or Lehigh. Save the FMJ for the range.

[yoteassasin]

I carry my 357 mag
Just in case a kitty tries anything funny or a bear
You never know


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For when you are carrying a rifle ?

[yoteassasin]

.22, in case you come across a grouse.

Literally the only acceptable answer . Who wants to bet these pistoleros can?t even fill a tag with a rifle big are worried about lions and tigeres and bears oh my .

[edgerly779]

Use fmj. Lead ok if handgun not used for hunting.

[GWP HUNTER]

Don't over think it, carry what shoots accurate. Animals here are thin skinned, especially crackheads and pot growers. On the side note, I rather have 15rds vs a bolt action rifle against a group of crackhead/pot growers with ARs.
Your life not the Forum addicts.
good luck

[boiler1]

For when you are carrying a rifle ?

Yes
And not only critters self defense for anything
A handgun will be more effective at close range


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