[Guest]

what is the bigest game animal a .357 could drop if used in the wright way?

 

[SS]

Probably an elephant, if shooting solids from about 5 feet, a head shot. Realistically, a deer from probably 75 yards.

SS

 

[one shot dead shot]

hmmm cool thast probably what i will get. but what about a boar?

o ya forgot to sign in bye the way im the one asking the question

 

[SS]

Inside of 50 yards would be good.

BT

 

[hoashooter]

Remember to always match the bullet to the game no matter what caliber.

 

[one shot dead shot]

ok thanks for the info now to decide what kind of gun i want :roll:

 

[uglydog]

I feel the 357 is at its best when used on thin skinned animals under 150 pounds at ranges under 50 yards with optimal loads and broadside shots. Put much of an angle on the shot and the range lessens considerably. With the standard factory loads, bring the range in to 30 yards under the same optimum conditions. The same ranges would go for smaller boars as they are built much tougher than deer. Largish boars, over about 120 pounds or so, cut the range down by half and make sure you use ammo designed for hunting rather than the stuff commonly found on the shelf.
I've shot a few deer and even a couple of bears with a 357 and have not been overly impressed. It was designed as a personal defense cartridge that was pressed into the big game hunting arena. As such, shot placement is critical with this round as there is little room for a less than perfect shot.

 

[one shot dead shot]

hmm then whats the next bigest thing?
p.s. im only 13 but big

 

[SS]

Quit being an a$$hole. You asked a very broad question, and I gave you a bit of Gun-Nut humor followed by an answer. Then you asked about boar, and I answered, and you leave a smart a$$ comment. If you want an answer, ask a question :?

BT

 

[one shot dead shot]

um i cant decide who you are talking about :wink: