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Do any of the shooting ranges allow .45's? I found one that had it's info listed and they only allow .22 to .44
well, the more I look at it, it's weird causeSkullvarian said:That is wierd, the .44mag has much more velocity than .45apc, wonder why they would allow one and not the other. Sorry, no help to the original post, just thinking aloud.
but below they talk about 45'sHouse Range Rules
We have many safety rules that are there for your protection. There are a few rules that are specific to our range. Please note that the tactical range has special information, for which you must discuss with our range masters on duty.
Only our targets may be used.
All rental guns must be used with our ammo only.
No Wolf brand or steel core ammo.
Pistol calibers (and rifles shooting pistol calibers) from .22 to .44 Magnum on the Public Range. Consult our range masters for wildcat rounds.
Shotguns and some rifle calibers may be handled on the Tactical Range with approval. Consult with the range masters prior to coming down to our range.
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Thanks for the suggestion: I'm actually planning on doing that as well as taking a CCW course.karstic said:You'll be fine with your .45.
Remi, I would highly recommend taking a basic pistolcraft course. One, to become familiar with your weapon, two, to become familiar with California's nest of gun laws, especially those concerning the transportation of said firearms. I also encourage you to join the NRA and CRPA.
Gun Range Rules said:Pistol calibers (and rifles shooting pistol calibers) from .22 to .44 Magnum on the Public Range. Consult our range masters for wildcat rounds.
Shotguns and some rifle calibers may be handled on the Tactical Range with approval. Consult with the range masters prior to coming down to our range.
Hmm the first part saying Pistol Calibers kind of throws me off though but it might be just a matter of phrasing.Mike L said:Remi,
Read that over again. It states RIFLES shooting pistol calibers are allowed. IE: .22 to .44 Magnum. All handguns are fine.
-Mike
Yeah .45s are fine. Much less power than a .44 mag.Kejtar said:Hmm the first part saying Pistol Calibers kind of throws me off though but it might be just a matter of phrasing.
corbinafly said:Yeah .45s are fine. Much less power than a .44 mag.
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I agree, but we're refering to the allowable loads at ranges for safety reasons (ie, ricochet hazards).99xjache said:Yes but a heavier bullet with more stopping power. Great for personnal defense. In home defense I say shotgun with dbl ought buck. Aim for the balls.
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corbinafly said:I agree, but we're refering to the allowable loads at ranges for safety reasons (ie, ricochet hazards).
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And just for clarification, I was refering to .45 acp rounds vs. .44 mag.
99xjache said:Yes but a heavier bullet with more stopping power.
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99xjache said:In home defense I say shotgun with dbl ought buck.
I ended up getting the low recoil 9 pellet ammo for the home. And well... slugs are in the other cabinetECKSJAY said:Meh, #4 buckshot is my preference for home. Less wall penetration but still plenty of poop to knock out the BG. If they're behind cover then you break out the slugs.
ECKSJAY said:Meh, #4 buckshot is my preference for home. Less wall penetration but still plenty of poop to knock out the BG. If they're behind cover then you break out the slugs.
5-90 said:Yep - #4 Buck is damn near ideal for home defense. Little worry about secondary penetration, nice spread at short range (even if you're running an IC or Modified choke) and each pellet still has good knockdown power at the "arm's length" ranges you run into in your house.
5/8" wallboard will slow it down significantly, it will probably stop in an exterior wall or in the next room's wall. A shorty 12gage with #4B is just about THE choice for someone who has not practised much.
For pistols, I'll take .45ACP over just about anything else. 9m/m has trouble with overpenetration (documented - check police-involved shootings) and .40S&W is still a little spendy. .45 ammo can still be found on the surplus market, which allows for a good deal of practise. Government hardball is a 230-grain pill, which makes it easy to transition to my very favourite load - .45ACP 230-grain Hydra-Shok (easier to find and cheaper than Glaser Safety Slugs.)
If you're more comfortable with a wheelgun, Hydra-Shok is also available in about a 180-grain load for .357. I think it's "downloaded" slightly in speed to reduce overpenetration in misses, but it don't overpenetrate on hits!
Slugs are overkill for home defense, and with the jangling nerves you're likely to have, you're better off with #4 buckshot anyhow - it increases your potential for a hit, while reducing damage from misses.
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