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Need Pistol Recommendations For Grizzly Country (Vanity)
Stonewall Jackson
| 12/02/11
| Stonewall Jackson
Posted on 12/01/2011 9:29:16 PM PST by Stonewall Jackson
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To: Melas
True. To hit a grizzly with a pistol is pretty scary to begin with. The bear is too close, the shooter is crapping his pants, his body is shaking, etc.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:41:59 PM PST
by
unkus
(Silence Is Consent)
To: Melas
A 30.06 is the best pistol against grizzly bears. For the sarcasm challenged, that is to say that no pistol is good enough protection from grizzly bears.
I have to agree that a rifle is the best bet. A .30-06 is the minimum I would consider. If I am in Grizzly country, I'll take my .300 Weatherby mag. As they say, "bring enough gun".
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:42:28 PM PST
by
wjcsux
("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
To: NVDave
“Heres a joke told to me by Alaskans on the subject of handguns and grizzlies:”
It is actually part of a true story published in Alaska Magazine back in the 80s.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:42:28 PM PST
by
Bobibutu
To: Melas
A 12 ga slug is better, but that’s not a pistol.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:42:33 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Stonewall Jackson
1911A1 is a fine sidearm. I also recommend going out with an experienced guide, and actually finding out what bear signs are like (especially that horrid smell..), and advice on how to avoid encounters.
As for a sidearm to defend against grizzly bears - shotgun slugs. Best defense is to not engage them in any form or fashion. Second best defense is traveling with a partner who doesn't quite run as fast as you.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:42:59 PM PST
by
kingu
(Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
To: Stonewall Jackson
Never messed with bears.
Been around some pissed off 2000 lb bulls, though.
You ain’t stopping one with a handgun in time to guarantee your life.
Shot 180 lb deer centermass with a .44 mag and they can run quite a ways.
I’d say the riot shotgun slug advocates are right on.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:43:21 PM PST
by
One Name
To: Stonewall Jackson
Get the biggest and heaviest handgun you can find. You’ll need it to throw at the bear or perhaps beat him over the head with it.
All sarcasm aside, a larger caliber with a bullet that will penetrate. Like a solid or a hard cast round nose or Keith style semi-wadcutter. Stay away from soft Hollow points and the like.
Perhaps one of those industrial sized pepper spray units also.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:43:30 PM PST
by
headstamp 2
(Time to move forward not to the center.)
To: Stonewall Jackson
all good choices, just remove the front site
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:43:53 PM PST
by
Dead Dog
To: Bobibutu
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:44:50 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Stonewall Jackson
Don’t bother with a pistol of any sort. Bring a rifle, .30-06 as a minimum.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:45:36 PM PST
by
wjcsux
("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
To: Stonewall Jackson
I wouldn’t be carrying a pistol hoping to take down a Grizzly, at least as a front line weapon. If considering a ‘backup’ weapon in a pistol that could take one down, the caliber had best start with at least the number ‘4’.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:46:38 PM PST
by
KoRn
(Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
To: Stonewall Jackson
S&W .44 Mag Model 29 or 629 with the 7 1/2”, or 8 3/8” barrel.
It’s what I take into the hills and mountains here in Idaho.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:47:18 PM PST
by
Jeff Head
(Liberty is not free. Never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
To: Dead Dog
all good choices, just remove the front site
Yep. LOL
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:48:20 PM PST
by
unkus
(Silence Is Consent)
To: Stonewall Jackson
I tell you sir, what your friend really needs is one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY6KGMWcPOM&feature=related
A Karelian Bear Dog/Laika. A gun can’t watch your back and with one of these, nobody has to get shot. Plus, if my little old Tyvek is representative, they have dainty appetites and make entertaining company.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:49:38 PM PST
by
sinanju
To: Stonewall Jackson
...
...This enough?
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:49:58 PM PST
by
gargoyle
(...Amendments 1 and 2, a well informed public and a well regulated militia...)
To: Stonewall Jackson
I've always felt safe with my Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 mag, loaded with Federal Premium CastCore. I like the simplicity of the single action, and I feel safer keeping it under my pillow than I would if I had a more complex weapon.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:51:56 PM PST
by
MarineBrat
(Better dead than red!)
To: unkus
Oly and Sven where out in the woods and Sven says:
What should we do if a bear comes upon us?
Oly says: you run like hell, reach back, grab it and throw it at ‘im!
Sven says: Grab what?
Oly says: It will be there. It will be there!
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:52:56 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Stonewall Jackson
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:52:56 PM PST
by
fso301
To: Stonewall Jackson
For Grizzlys, nothing less than a .44 mag with a 6 inch barrel.
Otherwise the S&W Bear Gun in .500mag.
Personally, I'd carry a tactical shotgun with slugs.
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:53:02 PM PST
by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: Stonewall Jackson
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posted on
12/01/2011 9:53:15 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas gerit)
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