I've taken 8 whitetail with my Dan Wesson 15-2 sporting a 6" barrel. When hunting I've had either a red dot or 1x7 scope mounted on it. A good rest definitely helps and with my 158 gr XTP handloads that .357 will shoot 2½" groups at 85 yards (the length of my range at home).I do own and shoot semi-autos. However, I consider myself a revolver guy. For low cost fun, I have a .22 Cal, Ruger Rangler SA, It is lots of fun to shoot. For accuracy and longer range, I have a Dan Wesson Model 15, .357 Mag with an 8' barrel. I hope to take a deer with the Dan. I know the accuracy is there, if I can have a steady rest.
I've taken 8 whitetail with my Dan Wesson 15-2 sporting a 6" barrel. When hunting I've had either a red dot or 1x7 scope mounted on it. A good rest definitely helps and with my 158 gr XTP handloads that .357 will shoot 2½" groups at 85 yards (the length of my range at home).