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  1. #11
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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    Thanks for the information everyone. The chance of being attacked may be slim, however it is not impossible. My wife and I had a close call several years ago, and I like to be prepared. When funds allow, I will get a 44 mag. I had one a few years ago and got rid of it because the thing weighed a ton. I wish I held on to it.

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    Can always go for a 10mm auto as well. Or bear spray. But it's not a grizzly so a hot 357 should do the trick one would think.

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    125 grain .357 has always been the recommendation until all the confusing new-fangled stuff competing for market share. Hit the bear square in the nose and he will leave you alone. One thing about bears. They can and do ignore pain. Saw a thing on TV recently where a bear was scooping a bee hive in a fallen tree and the bees were stinging the hell out of him. When he was satisfied, he rolled on his back on the ground attempting to relieve whatever he was feeling. From that, I take it that if a bear has decided you need to be taught a lesson for some reason, he will ignore gunshots. Your gonna need to incapacitate him just in case the noise and the being struck by bullets doesn't result in his stopping the charge. Never hike alone. Can you outrun your wife? ETA: More likely a charge from a female with cubs nearby.

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    These have to be the best because there's a picture of a bear on the box and he looks angry. Oh, it even says "bear load" right on the box, yup, must be the best. It sure is a shame all the reviews on it are horrible. Hard cast bullets would probably be a better idea.



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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    If I thought I could be attacked by a black bear, I'd have my Ruger Redhawk .41 magnum, loaded with Remington 210 grain JSP @ 1300 ft/s.

    If I only had my .357 magnum, I'd load it with 180 gr. Hardcast slugs.

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    Quote Originally Posted by American1776 View Post
    If I thought I could be attacked by a black bear, I'd have my Ruger Redhawk .41 magnum, loaded with Remington 210 grain JSP @ 1300 ft/s.

    If I only had my .357 magnum, I'd load it with 180 gr. Hardcast slugs.
    Yes, I'd rather pack a hardcast lead load than a hollow point for protection from animals regardless of the caliber.

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    Quote Originally Posted by 39flathead View Post
    Yes, I'd rather pack a hardcast lead load than a hollow point for protection from animals regardless of the caliber.
    This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    Quote Originally Posted by bamboomaster View Post
    This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    I third this^^^^^^^^^^^

    If it is capable of eating, crushing, or goring you - hardcast.

    You also want bullet mass over velocity.
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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    I'd suggest one of the below two links, Underwood makes good stuff:

    https://underwoodammo.com/shop/357-m...ose-gas-check/

    https://underwoodammo.com/shop/357-m...me-penetrator/

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    Default Re: What's a good 357 Mag round?

    The 180 cast is the smart choice, either Buffalo Bore or Underwood would be fine. A 357 mag 180 grain has a sectional density of .202 compared to a 125 at .140. Sectional density determines penetration. There is a reason African dangerous game hunters always use "solids." A bullet must 1) hit where it is pointed 2) penetrate deep enough to hit vital organs regardless of angle and 3) if it expands, that is a plus. The priority of importance is in that order.

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