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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! )

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?

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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 ???

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Edited by Ripp (30/11/17 01:39 AM)

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