What length barrel does your revolver have? It can make a big difference in the performance. Make sure you use stout loads. If its under 6" forget the 180 XTP you won't get the speed you need for expansion. The 158 XTP if you go jacketed should work with really good placement and warm loads. The 180 WFN can work with good placement it is deadly, but expect them to run as a rule. You will get complete penetration and a blood trail though.
Personally, if you have a larger caliber I would use it. The 357 can work but it isn't a death ray. My experience has been that a medium loaded 41, 44, or 45 is far and away more effective without the annoying blast of the loud/hot 357. I tend to use a 44 loaded with 255 WFN cast bullets at a very modest 1050 or so from a 4" barrel and it just flat out works without all the noise and blast of a hot loaded 357.
Mark in GA
