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Originally Posted by aterry33
I guess I have been trying to find the best "hybrid" load for carrying in a 2.5 or 3" K frame that would deal with most animals I'm likely to encounter in the NC woods as well as the potential human agressor as well. I'd like something that could theoretically stop a black bear or wild boar, although a snake or coyote is far more likely to be the threat.
If I were carrying strictly for the woods, I'd choose a 180-GR Hardcast 357. Strictly for the city, a 125GR if I were carrying 357, although I'd probably be comfortable with 38SP+P.
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May I suggest changing your carry ammo for where you are carrying... When in the woods carry the hardcast 180's and when home load the 158gr HP SD ammo.
For woods carry I use either a 4" S&W M686 loaded with hardcast ammo or a Ruger SA Vaquero in .45 Colt. For Varmints I also carry a J frame loaded with "snake shot" just in case I need that ammo. I see no problem carrying both...