.357 MAG.

[skier2480]

Would a .357 mag. w/ a 180gr bullet be enough for a black bear?

[carpsniperg2]

yep. 125 and 158 out of the 357 will do the job just want to hit something that messes with the nervous system like the Mellon chest shots will not stop them very well.

[jdb]

within its range limitations a properly placed 180 grain bullet from a 357 should do just fine on blackbear. I would much perfer a good hardcast 180 grain to any jacketed 125 or 158 grain.

[ICEMAN]

Jon, what hardcast are you thinking..... Store bought or handloads?  I would love to get something for my .357...

[robescc]

I would not hesitate with mine.  I have an old Ruger Security Six with a 6" barrel that has killed a couple of deer, many grouse and a few rabbits.

[carpsniperg2]

Jon, what hardcast are you thinking..... Store bought or handloads?  I would love to get something for my .357...

here is some from a great company in oregon. they give 5.00 off for being a new customer. not very many stores do that.

http://laser-cast.com/38Cal.html

i have shot some of there 125g

[C-Money]

I would blast one with a .357, good cartridge!

[jdb]

Jon, what hardcast are you thinking..... Store bought or handloads?  I would love to get something for my .357...

here is some from a great company in oregon. they give 5.00 off for being a new customer. not very many stores do that.

http://laser-cast.com/38Cal.html

i have shot some of there 125g

store bought i would use the 180 grain federal cast core, the one carp recommended are good i use them myself in my .45 I also here good things about mt baldy bullets.

[skier2480]

Jon, what hardcast are you thinking..... Store bought or handloads?   I would love to get something for my .357...

here is some from a great company in oregon. they give 5.00 off for being a new customer. not very many stores do that.

http://laser-cast.com/38Cal.html

i have shot some of there 125g

store bought i would use the 180 grain federal cast core, the one carp recommended are good i use them myself in my .45 I also here good things about mt baldy bullets.

The federal 180gr loads are the rounds I bought for my S&W .357 mag. 636 w/ 6inch. barrel.  Been thinking about using it for bear, would be a rush I think.

[ICEMAN]

Thanks.

[jdb]

Thanks.

your very welcome my friend!