.357 load for medium to small dangerous game

[jaholder]

A 158 grain XTP with a full charge of 2400 should work just fine on anything 2 legged or 4 legged in Florida.

[kirkland]

American Eagle 158 gr jsp works just fine, I've personally seen them take down a 300lb black bear.

A good hard cast bullet would be a better choice, but the jsp do work.

[anachronism]

A reliable 357 mag load with a Hornady 180 gr XTP, or Speer 170 gr "Deep Curl" at a respectably high velocity should accomplish anything you need of it. I personally cast almost all of my bullets, but thats only vecause I can, and because buying bullets, and ammo gets expensive.

[williejc]

I would worry more about a giant python than a hog.

[WillBrink]

I would worry more about a giant python than a hog.

I have yet to hear of a python attacking a human in Florida but what ever presents a legit threat that slithers or walks.

[williejc]

Yea, but who wants to step on one?

[WillBrink]

Yea, but who wants to step on one?

Meh, you don't accidentally step on them. They are apex predators with senses well beyond ours. If you "step" one one, it's a set up and you're behind the curve.