Originally Posted by rdd
I have several boxes of 180gr FMJ flat nose that are rated at 1230fps and wondering if it is enough for black bear and such. No grizzly where I hunt yet. I have looked high and low for 200gr hard cast and nothing is available right now. The only thing close to it is Buffalo Bore 10mm 190gr mono-metal. Any other ideas?

I was recently doing some shooting of the 1911 with the target tacked onto the side of a 16 inch douglas fir stump. We ran a few mags of 38 Super 115 gr Berry's plated RN through the gun.

Then I changed targets and put the 10mm barrel on the pistol. Two mags of Berry's 180 gr FP over 6.5 gr Universal went through and through the stump with every shot. That's pretty decent penetration.

I recently purchased 300 Hunters Supply 200 gr FP cast in 10mm. They seem to be still available for reloaders.
https://hunters-supply.com/401-cal-200-p-2030.html

Looking for loaded ammunition? This might cover your needs.
https://choiceammunition.com/produc...cast-choice-bear-defense100-hand-loaded/

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