| Ripp |
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| 30/11/17 01:30 AM |
Re: Handgun hunting?
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Peasants down here at not allowed to use a handgun in such a way. Some peasants are rebellious though, but no photos permitted. (BTW Police reading this, I still don't own one, so no need for a raid- how's that for paranoia!
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Anyway I remember African Hunter and the Zim PHs did tests on penetration eg on elephant skulls and found the .357 Mag was the best as a PH self defence tool against animals. In penetration terms anyway.
Yet it is rarely mentioned for hunting purposes?
Any ideas on why?
Don't know why..but if I had to guess I would say most feel that is NOT the case with the .357Mag. even though it actually is ..think many feel it is too small and choose a larger caliber..44mag or bigger..
Ironic you mention this, I read an article a few years back of bear attacks in Alaska and the caliber most often used when attacked..the .357 was at the top of the heap..
Having said all that, everything I have seen, give similar proper weight of bullets for each caliber, the 44mag has significantly higher ft/lbs of energy than the .357...however the .357 may be a big easier to control and shoot more accurately for some or many ???