+1They are neat critters but not real big or heavily built.
I'd use a 158 gr xtp fp bullet.
Or a 180 gr xtp.
I hunt with these 2 out of a rifle and they do the job very well with most deer and hogs DRT.
Yea i run hounds too......i thought you were actually worried about having a peace for defense. But yea a 357, 41, or 44 all work great. I actually shot my first lion with a 40 s&w, lolSeveral. One of my buds is a houndsman who has killed several with a 357.
So if you see a mountain loin and if it decides to attack you and if you get the drop on him before he gets it on you and if you have the wherewithall to draw a pistol and if you have the ability to fire a round and if you’re able to hit it, you’re worried about the bullet weight?
Mmmmm OK.