CQC 500lb bear gun?
I was over a buddys place the other day to check out his trophy room, it was pretty impressive to say the least. He had a mount of a 500lbs black bear that he killed in the same woods I hunt. he said he used a 444 and dropped it w/ one shot. man, I wouldnt want to come face to face, in the laurels w/ that thing, w/out a big gun. I got to thinking what would be the perfect CQC (close quarters combat) gun for big black bear in tight cover. I was thinking a 4570 marlin guide 18 barrel but its 7lbs w/out a scope, a browning blr in 358win would be nice too, its got a 2" longer barrel, but I think its a shorter action and its lighter, than a guide gun. I was also thinking about a AR 15 in 450 or 50 beowulf but the brass is kinda expensive and scarce.
what would you guys consider the best gun for this task?
Last edited by DeerandbearhoG; 04-06-2010 at 02:37 PM.