Thank you all for the informative replies.
Given that you are in a pickup when the dogs are spotted chances are they spotted you first and are on the run.
Time to start blazin' away!
I bought a heavy barreled AR for that very reason but it just doesn't make sense for a daily beater truck gun.
If there is a KNOWN problem then yes, but otherwise no.
Maybe a couple extra loaded mags sitting in the cup holder would be the way to go?
Ruger Predator is a heavy 22" 223.
Shorten(rethread) later on and add a can?
