witchhunter
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I see lots of big gins here. I still carry my 22 mag. It has fed me, it's perfect for any small game I am going to eat. I have used it on big game also. It is surprising to some people how well it will kill anything.
Buffalo Bore 140gr DPX .357 magnum. 3 inch barrel chronos out at 1430 fps.Thats a good question and I will admit that I did not read the entire thread.
Not to change the subject, but the answer is IMHO always revolver over auto loader.
I suppose a lightweight, or a lighter weight, .357 is the right answer but with at least a 4 inch barrel. I have been on a lot of long trips where controlling weight is essential. I have also been lost in the woods and while I have never had to actually hunt in a survival situation, I have been close. So the answer for me is a gun with enough power and accuracy to knock down game at 50 yards but not so heavy that it becomes burdensome. I can do that with a security six but its not exactly light. If I ever go on a trip like that again I would look at a GP100.
Buffalo Bore 140gr DPX .357 magnum. 3 inch barrel chronos out at 1430 fps.
I think that will do it.
And note it was just a 3 inch barrel, like my GP100 'Canadian'.
Beautiful Diamondbacks! I shoot more reduced power .38's out of my Diamondback than anything else, and no +p. One of the benefits of reloading.I thought about the Diamondback's also (love mine) but I think they are a bit frail compared to the 38/44 Heavy Duty I showed above. Good suggestion though.