I think the ball is a faster killer, since you can get more powder under it, and being lighter the velocity is higher. The bullet probably penetrates better. I've killed two grouse and a deer with mine. Although, the deer was laying on the ground with a .62" hole through the rib cage, and the .36 ball was placed in the back of it's head from about...one yard.Well, I've never killed anything with a .36 and have no clue as to effectiveness on man or game. I guess until I get some actual experience all I can do is hearken back to it seemed to work OK for HIckcock !
Kieth said that the ball was a better killer than was a bullet.
"My paper cartridges take 25 grains 2Fg powder. I then dip the ball end in lube down over the paper bout a 1/8th inch. Upon loading a bit of lube is under the ball and then a bit over the top of the ball rite on the wall of the chamber just ahead of the ball.
These are a bit bolder then the 380 auto. My thinking is that they are on the par with the 38 spcl. They are both safe and have a thump to em ... no 44 mag but as rat mentioned ... "sure hate to recieve one of em to any place on my bod"."
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