Hey latts,

Never used one for hunting, shot a friends at the range once though. Nice handling little rifle (lever action Win.). Marlin just announced the introduction of two new rifles, http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ion/1895RL.htm
they're in .480 Ruger and .475 Limbaugh. Might be a better choice than the .357 Mag. Good Luck!