Been considering a camping/hiking trip to Arkansas' Ozark National Forest next September. Supposed to be a few black bears and feral hogs in the area, right? Present handgun choices .357 mag Ruger Speed Six (good for packin' and hiking) or a 7 1/2 inch .44 mag Redhawk (darn long and heavy). Will the .357 mag git-r-done?

It's all good: handgun, rifle and bow.