.357 Revolver for Deer Hunting?

Desert01 · November 11, 2007, 10:07 PM

I'm unloading a unfired .460 XVR, but now it has me thinking, Can I take a deer reliably with a 6" .357.

Thoughts recommendations?

MEDDAC19 · November 12, 2007, 04:29 PM

Yes. Within reasonable distances and with appropriate skill.

JKump · November 13, 2007, 02:32 PM

Ditto. I use mine as if Bow hunting. Shots in close under 35 yards. I also use 158 grain Federal Fusion ammo, good stuff, I took a nice spike last year with it. Have not had a chance/ shot this year on any handgun deer (took 3 with rifle).

November 11, 2007, 10:07 PM	#1
Desert01 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2005 Location: Castorland, NY Posts: 545	.357 Revolver for Deer Hunting? I'm unloading a unfired .460 XVR, but now it has me thinking, Can I take a deer reliably with a 6" .357. Thoughts recommendations? __________________ Pro Patria "For Country" www.pro-patria.us (Material x Training)/Tactics = Mission Success

November 13, 2007, 02:32 PM	#3
JKump Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 428	Ditto. I use mine as if Bow hunting. Shots in close under 35 yards. I also use 158 grain Federal Fusion ammo, good stuff, I took a nice spike last year with it. Have not had a chance/ shot this year on any handgun deer (took 3 with rifle). __________________ Live everyday as if it is your last! Because someday you will be right. "Everyone has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth".

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November 12, 2007, 04:29 PM	#2
MEDDAC19 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: Endless Mts,NEPA Posts: 379	Yes. Within reasonable distances and with appropriate skill.