105mm vs. 40mm - Where and When?

[Squished]

Hi All:

I'm interested in discussing 105mm vs. 40mm pros/cons, when to go 105mm vs. 40mm, experiences, applications of each variant, etc. I'm in the market for good shells and trying to decide. Here is my back of the envelope understanding:

105mm:

Packs a punch
Easy to use
Harder hitting round (> ballistic power)
Longer accurate range (on soft and hard targets)
Increased penetration on hard targets
Higher recoil
Requires crew (Dench can help)

40mm: (may want to break this out by sport vs. tactical as well)

Highly Ergonomic (fit many in pockets versus having to carry a backpack for the 105)
Easy to use
No crew required
Not very accurate
Lower weight
Low recoil
Lightweight round good for soft targets
Not so good on hard targets
Cheaper to shoot

 

[drgrant]

40mm fits under your rifle...

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[OlSparky11B]

Perplexed.

 

[Dench]

40mm fits under your rifle...

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wow that was an awesome shot

 

[NHKevin]

Artillery vs grenade launcher. I've never found myself in a position where I had to decide. You must have access to one helluva range.

 

[newportri]

You don't get a chance to make many shots like that

 

[BTSDOG]

Perplexed.

Same here.......................

 

[BTSDOG]

Hopefully not here, and anytime in the near future, but i'd say 40mm for out to 500 yds. and 105mm if you need to go over the horizon......................

 

[PixelPusher]

 

[schnips]

In Before The Lock

 

[ochmude]

Either would be good for bear, though 105 might be less fun to hike with.

 

[whatluck]