Need Revolver Suggestions.

[Meeteetse]

I have already voted my opinion once on this subject and I agree that the .357 is a very good choice, but I want to offer two other options. Both are of the S&W Mountain Gun variety. First is the 625 Mtn. Gun in .45 Colt and the second is the 629 Mtn. Gun in .44 mag. I have both and they are wonderful guns to carry and with the proper loads they are pleasant to shoot. The .45 Colt can be loaded wild to mild and I usually load mild, but there are a number of loads to choose from. The .44 mag can be scary in the Mountain Gun format, but I have made mine a .44 special only and it is a sweetheart.

If you want bigger bullets without the recoil try either of these guns. They are easy to carry and very versatile.

 

[fishcreekrim]

You're interested in an actual "woods" gun right?
Whatever ANY smaller caliber can do the .500 can do better - with ease.

I would disagree, if your time in the woods includes watching cows that are calving and from time to time shooting a coyote, a 10" contender in .223 is a better tool than the .500. Flatter trajectory makes range estimation less critical. The OP calls for a revolver so I would be tempted to look at the "Raging Hornet" in that case.