The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 180 grain .357, or 200 grain .44 magnum ?

thinkingman · December 18, 2008, 01:16 PM

If bears were my #1 worry, you'd get better results from 180gr hardcast 357 than 200gr 44mag.
back to the sectional density discussion from a few weeks ago.
I would carry the lightest firearm with a more appropriate bullet.

December 18, 2008, 01:16 PM	#21
thinkingman Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2008 Location: western WA Posts: 691	If bears were my #1 worry, you'd get better results from 180gr hardcast 357 than 200gr 44mag. back to the sectional density discussion from a few weeks ago. I would carry the lightest firearm with a more appropriate bullet.