Most of you suggested I not use my .357 for black bear defense, some on other forums have posted that the .357 is too small for deer. Not for bear, too small for deer, just what is it used for, in the world of hunting? I know it is one of the most reliable rounds for self defense against people with the right load. As for black bear, I was talking about a defensive situation, not hunting one and the load would be 180 gr hard cast. If I want to perforate paper, or kick up tin cans there are cheaper options, ammunition wise. I have 2 S&W's, a Model 19 and a 586, beginning to wonder WTF they are good for.
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.357, what for?
- Tom, 2018-11-04, 17:11
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I also have a 586 with a six inch
- Larry Fry, 2018-11-05, 11:33
- I agree with bullet placement - Da Duke, 2018-11-05, 14:30
- TWO PART ARTICLE - JT, 2018-11-04, 22:09
- I have a 19 - Grover Sr, 2018-11-04, 19:55
- Well like you said person defends from - Blake, 2018-11-04, 17:26
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They will kill deer
- Randy Barnett, 2018-11-04, 17:20
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it all comes down to 2 words, bullet placement
- Gary Reeder, 2018-11-04, 18:50
- THE MOST IMPORTANT IS - JT, 2018-11-05, 12:22
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Dan Wesson (nm)
- Randy Barnett, 2018-11-04, 19:10
- I wondered about that. The barrel looked a bit slab sided - Gary Reeder, 2018-11-04, 20:20
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Nice
- james, 2018-11-04, 18:49
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Agree with Randy
- Alcorn, 2018-11-04, 18:52
- some deer do - Gary Reeder, 2018-11-04, 20:19
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Agree with Randy
- Alcorn, 2018-11-04, 18:52
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it all comes down to 2 words, bullet placement
- Gary Reeder, 2018-11-04, 18:50
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I also have a 586 with a six inch
- Larry Fry, 2018-11-05, 11:33