In a revolver for deer and hogs I always felt the 357 was marginal, the 41 Mag. was a real step up and out of the marginal category and the 45 Colt and 44 Mag. was another step up that was noticeable. I used a 45 Colt and Corbon ammo on one six foot N. Mexico bear. Bear was treed and at the first shot visibly shuddered all over, it kept climbing so I kept shooting but probably unnecessary. Took maybe 10 seconds to fall out of the tree completely immobile.

Sure the 357 will kill black bear but not my first choice, but it was the first choice of my guide as she liked the lighter recoil and carry weight of the 357. The loads that equal or exceed 35 Remington ballistics will be fine at closer ranges with the right bullet.

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