Black Bear defense suggestions
05-03-2006 | 09:35 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
I think its a little small too. However the poster seems to be recoil shy and a 357 is better than a sharp stick. Its also easy enough to carry that one is not as apt to leave it at home. A heavy 180 grain cast bullet would not be that bad for defense against Black Bears.
05-03-2006 | 10:13 AM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
ORIGINAL: James B
I think its a little small too. However the poster seems to be recoil shy and a 357 is better than a sharp stick. Its also easy enough to carry that one is not as apt to leave it at home. A heavy 180 grain cast bullet would not be that bad for defense against Black Bears.
I think its a little small too. However the poster seems to be recoil shy and a 357 is better than a sharp stick. Its also easy enough to carry that one is not as apt to leave it at home. A heavy 180 grain cast bullet would not be that bad for defense against Black Bears.
05-03-2006 | 01:20 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
Ruger Alaskan. Worlds most powerful compact doubleaction revolver. I have one in the .480 Ruger. here is the other offering available in a .454
05-03-2006 | 01:54 PM
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
You may not notice the recoil of a 44 or any other gun while shooting at an animal. However shooting starts at the range with sight in and practice. Thats where excessive recoil is not welcome. The Houge grips are also very good and just keep your hand from getting between the bottom of the grip and the top of the bech. Start with 44 special loads and shoot those until your comfortable then move up.
05-03-2006 | 02:22 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
05-03-2006 | 02:44 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
05-03-2006 | 02:53 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
ORIGINAL: VT_Hunter1980
That's actually a pretty good idea. The only question I have about bear spray is what if the wind is in my face?
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
05-03-2006 | 02:56 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
ORIGINAL: Adirondack Hunter
Then your lunch! If a bear wants to attack you, it will, if you messed with it then it will get you even if you spray it. If the bear is really determined then he will run right through it. I dont want to sound like a jerk, but thats the way it is.
ORIGINAL: VT_Hunter1980
That's actually a pretty good idea. The only question I have about bear spray is what if the wind is in my face?
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
Honestly if bears were the main worry I'd have one of those industrial sized cans of Bear spray. They nuke a path like you wouldn't believe.
You just barely have to aim and let em' have it. I doubt there's a black bear in the world that would come through that fog.
If you're slightly worried about the bears and a little more worried about the 2 legged types........the bear spray on one hip and something like the new Springfield XD .45 ACP with 2 full mags should do just fine.
Would double as an extremely effective home defense gun as well.
Either will work on either.
05-03-2006 | 04:14 PM
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RE: Black Bear defense suggestions
ORIGINAL: Adirondack Hunter
ACTUALLY, they now make a .500 S&W in a 2in snubnose. A guy i know just told me that yesterday, and he owns a gun store.
Ruger Alaskan. Worlds most powerful compact doubleaction revolver. I have one in the .480 Ruger. here is the other offering available in a .454