revolvers-357 mag
02-05-2005, 11:24 AM
#1
Thread Starter
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revolvers-357 mag
I AM GOING TO START HOG HUNTING IN THE FALL AND WAS WONDERING IF A 357 MAG WITH A 6" BARREL WOULD DO THE JOB. DOES ANYONE USE THIS TYPE OF WEAPON AND WHAT LUCK HAVE YOU HAD? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. HUNTING IN SOUTHEASTERN MISS. ON RIVER.
02-05-2005, 12:03 PM
#2
Fork Horn
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
Stick to 180 gr or heavier cast bullets, and it will be great for hogs out to 50 yds. Keep shots to the head or shoulder.
I think you should look at the CorBon 200 gr cast. Recoil is a little stiff, but it'll let you bring home the bacon.
I think you should look at the CorBon 200 gr cast. Recoil is a little stiff, but it'll let you bring home the bacon.
02-05-2005, 12:13 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
Personally I would think a .357 is a little light for hogs. We hunt them all year long and we've shot a few that were wounded w/ a .40 S&W and it took a couple of shots to the head to drop them and that was from close range. If you run into a large boar they develop a thick shield over their shoulders and it takes a heavy bullet to penetrate through it. We've shot several that were full of scars on their shoulders where they were shot before and survived and healed up. The shield can act almost like a bullet trap if you don't hit them right.
02-05-2005, 05:02 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
I've seen a .357 take a medium size hog (130lb) right to the ground with not even a whimper from him and I've also had a little 100lb sow take a round thru the shoulders (destroyed both front shoulder roasts 
) and it never slowed her down....................took slitting her throat and a .22 in the ear to make her finally lay still. So a LOT just depends on the particular pig & what kind of mood he is in that day.
Like ths78 said, a 180gr hard cast bullet IS a good choice if you load your own, If you use factory ammo, then the Winchester Supreme load using 180gr Nosler Partitions will be your best bet.
One word of caution - treat those guys with respect, cause they can tear you up before you can bat an eye. So fire, and be instantly ready for follow up shots.
) and it never slowed her down....................took slitting her throat and a .22 in the ear to make her finally lay still. So a LOT just depends on the particular pig & what kind of mood he is in that day.Like ths78 said, a 180gr hard cast bullet IS a good choice if you load your own, If you use factory ammo, then the Winchester Supreme load using 180gr Nosler Partitions will be your best bet.
One word of caution - treat those guys with respect, cause they can tear you up before you can bat an eye. So fire, and be instantly ready for follow up shots.
02-05-2005, 05:03 PM
#5
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Oklahoma
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
I bought a .375 Ruger GP100 with a six inch barrel a couple months ago for hogs. Granted I will be after the smaller sized hogs so I think it will work fine for them. I'm just going to using a little more powder a go for the head shot,
02-05-2005, 05:07 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
I would be tempted to go with a 44 Mag. You can shoot 44 special for reduced loads or small game but would have the security of the bigger heavier bullet when you did need it. IMO>
02-05-2005, 06:17 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: revolvers-357 mag
I would put a 41 mag as a min.The 357 would probably do okay with proper shot placement.Sometimes things don't always go as planned. The bigger calibers are a little more forgiving.The 44 mag as mentioned would be a good choice.I might suggest the 454 Casull where you can use the 45 Colt.The 480 Ruger would make a great hog round.
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