If you insist on using a 357 Mag, use Swift 180 factory load at 1363fps for 742ft/lbs. Or if you reload use the same bullet with new brass and 13.7gr. H-110 for 1433fps. I have killed 2 black bears. One with 44mag revolver and one with 416 Taylor. I own 3 357's. I would NEVER consider one for bear hunting.
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Black Bear & .357
- Tom, 2018-10-30, 20:28
- They have been taken with lesser guns BUT - Jim Taylor, 2018-10-31, 05:17
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now I am not an expert either, but I have danced with
- Gary Reeder, 2018-10-30, 22:43
- No wonder WB has nightmares about bear (nm) - Steve W, 2018-10-31, 08:18
- When I'm not on top of the food chain, bigger guns... (nm) - Huey, 2018-10-31, 06:39
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I’ve never been between a moma bear
- steve todd, 2018-10-30, 22:05
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I’ve shot 3 using rifles before returning to
- Drdougrx, 2018-10-31, 05:17
- Black bear - Alcorn, 2018-10-31, 05:57
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I’ve shot 3 using rifles before returning to
- Drdougrx, 2018-10-31, 05:17