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Originally Posted by somecomeget
The increase of velocity of a projectile increases it's energy exponentially. That is a good point. Is that what you are trying to say? But don't forget ballistic co-efficients. A .22 Hornet is a poor caliber because it's not efficient for what it is. A 22LR is very efficient. Plus a 22 hornet is a 35 grain slug, a 10mm is a 180 grain slug on average. No, it's not even the same ball park in stopping power because a Hornet has to be shot from a very long barrel to obtain that energy. You are comparing rifles to pistols.
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Understood - the statement was made with tongue firmly in cheek. I am amused by these persistent "bear protection" threads. I am sure you can find that someone/somewhere killed an 800lb grizzly with a .22LR, but... If you don't understand bears and insist upon putting yourself at risk, there is no substitue for a heavy caliber lever rifle or shotgun, period.