357 Mag in the contender/g2 is 1 of the most versatile barrels, inho. With lightweight 110 grain bullets, it's fantastic on varmints and predators (as long as your not collecting pelts). With 180's it's a great medium game gun out to around 100 yards. 158's are great for steel dispatching at distance. I cannot begin to tell you how many 357 mag barrels I've had over the years but it's been way more than a few! LOL! Not sure why I still them but eventually I buy another!


Enjoy!