Originally Posted by 1x2

Unless you shoot a black bear in the eye with that thing, it's my opinion that you won't impress it. My meager research indicates that a .429" 240gr bullet @ ~1300+ fps is called for, at minimum, to turn a black bear. A mountain lion, OTOH, will likely fall for your .357.

I realize that I did not address your question, with good reason.

JMHO,
1x2