What's a good 357 Mag round?

[BionicMan]

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.

True, but bullet geometry and material also play a roll. Check out the ridiculous penetration of just a 9mm with the Lehigh Defense "Xtreme Penetrator" bullet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYLbmSp5itA

https://www.lehighdefense.com/pages/xtreme-penetrator

[Square Bag]

I never tried these but could be an option... https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...t_detail&p=100

I'm in the same situation. For Bears I carry the Buffalo bore bear loads. Cant go wrong with buffalo bore. I don't feel under gunned at all. No need to buy a 44 mag