Or a Desert Eagle in .50AEthis would be the time, if i were going, to get one of those marlin guide guns in 45/70. i can't justify it now but i can dream.
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Or a Desert Eagle in .50AEthis would be the time, if i were going, to get one of those marlin guide guns in 45/70. i can't justify it now but i can dream.
I have one. It is an awesome gun. The 405 grain bullet is a lot of lead.this would be the time, if i were going, to get one of those marlin guide guns in 45/70. i can't justify it now but i can dream.
Best defense against grizzly is a safe retreat.It doesn't sound like he is hunting. Defensive wise, a pistol on you is much more useful than a long gun leaning against a tree.
Again not buying anything... but using one of my current collection of handguns that are considered dangerous game capable.All you need
Best defense against grizzly is a safe retreat.
I think, honestly, a chance to kill it with any pistol, well, may be a 10%?
And , I did not mean rifle. A shotgun, 2 barrels, slugs, and 2 more guys with same guns on your sides. That can give a considerable warranty.
as for the most part you need to defend yourself with your head, eyes, and ears.
If a Ruger is on your list...
Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in .480
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Less "snappy" than the .454 which makes follow up easier. Much more power than a .44. Not as brutal to the hands and in a smaller frame than the .500 which makes it far easier to carry..
The .475 Linebaugh is more powerful using the same bullet, but you are talking custom guns. The .480 is a production gun and ammo is not hard to find normally. Should be able to find a used version to save some $$$. They were dirt cheap when the S&W .500 first came out as people "upgraded". Do yourself a favor and try the Hogue grips. I find they fit and stick better in my hand than the Ruger grip and it's cheap $$. I believe Ruger even sells the gun with them now.
They were made in both 5 shot and 6 shot. Some of the 6 shot versions had issues and Ruger offered replacements with 5-shot under warranty. Frankly, my 6-shot has never had any issues. You can't get a 6-shot new.
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This isn't something you are going to be putting hundreds of rounds through. But when you need it, having that extra 20% more firepower could be a difference.
Model 5302. Catalog# KSRH-2480 with an MSRP of $1189.
Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan
G20 then. That is what I would take.Not looking to buy anything... I listed what I thought were the five most bear worthy handguns in my collection in my original post.
Then I'd do the short .44. You want it to be comfortable to carry as the liklihood of needing it is not that great. You want something that you can keep with you. The .44 can give you as much as double the energy of the 10mm depending on the ammo choice. Even at the closest, you are looking at at least 50% more energy. I'd rather do more damage with good hits than have to hit something moving multiple times. Don't get me wrong, the 10mm is likely "enough" for the job. But since when do we want the fight to be close?Not looking to buy anything... I listed what I thought were the five most bear worthy handguns in my collection in my original post.
Only a fool would choose a 10mm, or any other handgun, over a shotgun with slugs, against a Alaskan bear.Stupid stuff.
Did you ever hunt a bear? I was a junior in a backup role only once.
You need a shotgun, reliable one, and even that - a bear is a serious thing. Pistol can possibly kill a grizzly, but, man, you better be away from his turf and back off.
Bear will not attack, usually. Unless it is set n eating you or your stuff.
10mm is good against black bears. Grizzly or brown bears- those machines are a different class.
It’s not over a shotgun... I’m not looking for bears or anything thing else... it’s a handgun concealed or nothing. I was asking what of the five options listed made the most sense... Rifles, Shotguns, Bows, Blowguns and Artillery are not options... geez...Only a fool would choose a 10mm, or any other handgun, over a shotgun with slugs, against a Alaskan bear.
Then I'd do the short .44. You want it to be comfortable to carry as the liklihood of needing it is not that great. You want something that you can keep with you. The .44 can give you as much as double the energy of the 10mm depending on the ammo choice. Even at the closest, you are looking at at least 50% more energy. I'd rather do more damage with good hits than have to hit something moving multiple times. Don't get me wrong, the 10mm is likely "enough" for the job. But since when do we want the fight to be close?
There is also something to be said about the durability and simplicity of a wheelgun vs the semi.
Your other options are just much larger. When you sit, that extra length will be noticed.
Out of all the guns you listed...It’s not over a shotgun... I’m not looking for bears or anything thing else... it’s a handgun concealed or nothing. I was asking what of the five options listed made the most sense... Rifles, Shotguns, Bows, Blowguns and Artillery are not options... geez...
Yeah, probably should have said rifles and shotguns weren't a option in your post. So if you run into a pissed off bear, the second reasonable option, would be to bend over, put your head between your leggs and kiss your butt goodbye, because a .44 or anything like is only going to anger a 1200 pound bear. I've hit deer with 2, .44, heart shots and had them run for a while.. That's enough time for your bear to do a job on you for sure. The buck in question only weighed 155 lbs.It’s not over a shotgun... I’m not looking for bears or anything thing else... it’s a handgun concealed or nothing. I was asking what of the five options listed made the most sense... Rifles, Shotguns, Bows, Blowguns and Artillery are not options... geez...
When you’re back country camping 20 miles from pavement and the last thing you see before climbing into your tent is a 900 pound brown bear working the slope above you a credit card doesn’t help you sleep at night. From the window of a cruise ship or RV it’s a different story.I've been through Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, Skagway and the great Glacier Bay. All I needed was a Credit Card...
Beautiful though. Eagles as plentiful as pigeons, Sockeye Salmon as plentiful as Carp...
Enjoy!
Does the window help with giving you a steady aim?When you’re back country camping 20 miles from pavement and the last thing you see before climbing into your tent is a 900 pound brown bear working the slope above you a credit card doesn’t help you sleep at night. From the window of a cruise ship or RV it’s a different story.
Does the window help with giving you a steady aim?
Don’t know no windows in my tent.Does the window help with giving you a steady aim?
That could be it. I have seen 1 black bear while walking my dog in Bartlett NH, it freaked me out a little bit because it was foraging around some old apple trees and it just stared blankly as I walked by. My dog barely gave it a glance.It must be some instinctual fear of bears way back in our DNA that is the reason for these questions. The chances are incredibly infinitesimal that you will be attacked by a bear. You have more chances of getting hit by a tour bus while you're there than getting mauled.
You’ve sacrificed for them for 13 years. It’s time for them to return the favor if needed. It’s not like you’re losing everything, you’ll still have one child left.
It must be some instinctual fear of bears way back in our DNA that is the reason for these questions. The chances are incredibly infinitesimal that you will be attacked by a bear. You have more chances of getting hit by a tour bus while you're there than getting mauled.