From prior post..."I have a 6" .357 Magnum revolver that I am wanting to use for some hunting and more for all-around woods protection. I have easy access to supplies of the Federal 180 grain cast-core ammunition. I live in Louisiana but will be spending some time in the backcountry of Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
Question:
If I were to combine that revolver with Federal 180 grain cast-core ammunition what would be the reasonable limits that this combination could take in terms of animals?"
I have begun to rethink my choice in backcountry all-around woods protection. As you can see from a prior post I had been considering my 6" .357 revolver. However, seeing that my Marliln 1894c is very compact, only weighs a bit over 3 pounds more than my Dan Wesson, has a much longer barrel, larger capacity, better sighting plane, and is nothing to carry with a sling, should not interfere with toting a day-pack...why not carry it???
I know there are some reservations about this round for protection where animals are quite larger than those in my home state of Louisiana. But, at close range with Federal 180 grain cast core ammo would this fill the bill?
Does anyone know what the ballistics would be with this specific model of rifle and Federal ammunition?
Thanks
Question:
If I were to combine that revolver with Federal 180 grain cast-core ammunition what would be the reasonable limits that this combination could take in terms of animals?"
I have begun to rethink my choice in backcountry all-around woods protection. As you can see from a prior post I had been considering my 6" .357 revolver. However, seeing that my Marliln 1894c is very compact, only weighs a bit over 3 pounds more than my Dan Wesson, has a much longer barrel, larger capacity, better sighting plane, and is nothing to carry with a sling, should not interfere with toting a day-pack...why not carry it???
I know there are some reservations about this round for protection where animals are quite larger than those in my home state of Louisiana. But, at close range with Federal 180 grain cast core ammo would this fill the bill?
Does anyone know what the ballistics would be with this specific model of rifle and Federal ammunition?
Thanks