HandgunHunter
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I've never owned a pistol and don't know a ton about what's available in terms of bullets, powders, etc. But I have to wonder about all the advice telling the OP to go with a .44 minimum on elk. I'm assuming that pistol hunting for elk would involve shots that were inside of 50 yards, or so. Do you really think that a high-quality bullet in a .357 would not punch through an elk at shorter ranges? I mean, wasn't that round developed to be able to shoot through cars? Forgive me if I'm being ignorant (because I think I largely am here), but I can't help but wonder if this is sort of equivalent to the posts that say you really need a .30-06, or larger for elk... Feel free to set me straight.
44 is more appropriate for the what may happen in an elk shot.
the 357 would go all the way through the elk without issue....the what may happen is heavy bone tho. I have no doubt it would punch the first shoulder the second may stop it.