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junglejim
When hiking in Cougar country would a 357 mag., 180 gr flatnose be adequate from a 2 inch barrel?
Most federal lands prohibit firearms but to hike in areas with bears and highly predatory mountain lions I feel that one needs to carry protection on their person. Also, would a .45 long colt, 4 inch barrel, be better than a .357? What about a .44 special? I own each of these and do not want to buy another firearm so which of the three mentioned should I take with me and what load would be best?
15 AnswersHunting1 decade ago