Big Boy .357 and Florida pigs

[ditchparrot]

Just found out today that I'll get to go on a 1-day boar hunt on a trip to Florida in May. I'm going to take my Henry Big Boy .357 along for the occasion.

I was wondering if anybody might be able to recommend some specific factory ammo that would be suitable for this hunt. I'm not concerned with price or anything like that – I want the best I can get for the purpose.

Thanks in advance.

[North Country Gal]

Have never shot a hog, but if it's max power in a 357 you want, Buffalo Bore's 357 180 grin hardcast bear load is about as good as it gets in a 357 for penetration and energy. It's what I carry in my handguns when I hear reports of a bear in the neighborhood.

[Deadwood Dutch]

Or, Speer Gold Dot 180 grain or 158 grain JSP/JHP. I use the Speer 158 grain JHP in my .357 mag revolver. I do not hunt pigs either. I am sure either will get the job done.

[JEBar]

Have never shot a hog, but if it's max power in a 357 you want, Buffalo Bore's 357 180 grin hardcast bear load is about as good as it gets in a 357 for penetration and energy. It's what I carry in my handguns when I hear reports of a bear in the neighborhood.

if you go with factory ammo, I concur with the recommendation for Buffalo Bore's 180 hard cast .... if you hand load your ammo, you have a bunch of options

[BigAl52]

I would agree with the Buffalo Bore those would be hog stoppers for sure. Al

[ditto1958]

Yup. Hardcast lead bullets are the ticket. That Buffalo Bore stuff is mighty powerful.

[Bugs]

I live in SW FL. Where are you planning your hunt?

[ditchparrot]

I live in SW FL. Where are you planning your hunt?

Marco Island.

[Bugs]

I live in SW FL. Where are you planning your hunt?

Marco Island.

Interested to hear how you make out with your hunt. You doing a guided hunt for fee or hunting on a friends land? I've been looking for a well run hunting guide area.

[ditchparrot]

I live in SW FL. Where are you planning your hunt?

Marco Island.

Interested to hear how you make out with your hunt. You doing a guided hunt for fee or hunting on a friends land? I've been looking for a well run hunting guide area.

It's part of a "work" trip and I don't know many of the details yet. It will definitely be a guided deal. I'll certainly pass along all the information that I can once it becomes available.