[McGruff]

Two shots and no kill? The guy is lucky.

[Myrddin]

When I hike around Scout Mountain south of Pocatello, I always have at least my S&W 629 44mag with PMC 240 gr JHP. Since my last trip, I've acquired a Springfield XDm 10mm with 15 rd capacity. Loaded with hunting rounds, it would be satisfactory. We have lots of mountain lions up on that mountain. They come into town to stalk pets left unattended in the back yard. The most exposed yards are those with irrigation canals. A perfect path for the cat to hunt a meal.