That's a point for the round. And no officer ever complained about having more ammunition on hand. One former officer told me he also believed the 5.7×28 would produce more accurate hits in shooting situations when compared to 9mm.. 2. What is the effective range of 5.7×28 for hunting? Typically around 100-150 yards, depending on the specific firearm and ammunition used. 3.
FN's 5.7x28mm round is experiencing a renaissance with new pistols and rifles. We go over our top picks of 5.7 guns plus the best available ammo choices.. I owned a Five Seven for a time, purchased exclusively as a varmint hunting pistol. At the end of the day, it was marginally more performance than my Taurus Tracker in 17 HMR, and not so different in performance from my Taurus Raging Hornet in 22 Hornet.