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Ruger45LC · March 25, 2019, 09:32 PM

Depends on location. Some are fine with .22's and that's okay if there are no dangerous creatures about. For most in the lower 48, revolver wise a .357 or 44 would serve very well, for a semi auto a .40 or .45 would work nicely. If in Alaska, or if your woods happen to be in the African plains, .44 Mag minimum but bigger if possible. I like the 454 but a 480, 475L, 500 JRH or 500L would be good choices. I have nothing against the 500 S&W but in general the guns are rather large and I'm not convinced they're a necessity more than they are a novelty.

March 25, 2019, 09:32 PM	#36
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	Depends on location. Some are fine with .22's and that's okay if there are no dangerous creatures about. For most in the lower 48, revolver wise a .357 or 44 would serve very well, for a semi auto a .40 or .45 would work nicely. If in Alaska, or if your woods happen to be in the African plains, .44 Mag minimum but bigger if possible. I like the 454 but a 480, 475L, 500 JRH or 500L would be good choices. I have nothing against the 500 S&W but in general the guns are rather large and I'm not convinced they're a necessity more than they are a novelty.