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Old 10-23-2011 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by nchawkeye
It depends...What are you killing???

The .357 earned it's reputation with police as a one stop killed with a 125gr hollow point...

From what I've seen, deer hunters that have had success with a .357 use a 158 or heavier gr flat point bullet...

Of course, I think you need another gun...I have a Ruger Blackhawk in .44 mag...Then it won't matter...
Stopping power is pretty much subjective. The FBI data is more then likely the best out there. Their data is from actual shooting. But if the .357 is the only gun you have, work with it. I would go with the heaviest bullet for in the woods and going against game.

Personally I carry my Ruger New Model BH in .44 special.
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