The rabies issue is a real one and there have been a few reports in the area. In addition to the usual suspects, a neighbor once warned that he had heard of an incident with a rabid bobcat charging a guy and that carrying protection was a good idea. I think the incidence is fairly rare, but not funny if it happens to me.

Sounds like the 158 LSWCHP will remain the choice. The little M36 is shooting fairly well out to 40 yards after some load refinement, and I don't know that I'll be able to make further improvements other than getting better with simple practice.

Not expecting a coyote gang attack, but when I jump a straggler in the woods, I want to be able to make a good sporting shot with the little J frame. It hogs were a current threat, yes, the 629...