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« on: November 08, 2011, 09:27:14 AM » |
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If you were going to be hiking in Bear Country up in the mountains what size pistol would you carry? Me, I'd carry a 357........ck this guy out...............
What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself...
My personal favorite bear defense gun has always been a Beretta Jetfire in
.22 short! I've found over the years when hiking in bear country I never
leave without it in my pocket.
Of course we all know the first rule whenhiking in the wilderness is to use the "Buddy System". For those of you whomay be unfamiliar with this it means you NEVER hike alone, you bring a
friend or companion, even an in-law, that way if something happens there is someone to go get help.
I remember one time hiking with my brother-in-law in
northern Ontario. Out of nowhere came this huge brown bear and man was she
MAD! We must have been near one of her cubs. Any way if I had not had my
little jetfire I'd sure not be here today.
That's right, one shot to my brother-in-law's knee cap and I was able to escape
by just walking at a brisk pace. That's one of the best pistols in my safe!
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Davemn
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 09:59:42 AM » |
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Yep youre right. You dont need to be faster than the bear, just faster than anyone who is with you.
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czuch
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 10:16:18 AM » |
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Sound advise.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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donaldcc
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 10:20:43 AM » |
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Hard to carry concealed.   |
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Don
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 10:29:05 AM » |
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I would just carry what I always do, a 3 inch barrel small frame .357. I figure at least he won't enjoy his meal much with 5 of those in his snout.  hoser  |
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle  [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 12:21:58 PM » |
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 Bear country...gotta have the 500 S&W MAGNUM |
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Clark
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2011, 02:37:14 PM » |
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I am happy with 2 ten round clips and a GLOCK model 20 10mm...
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2011, 04:20:49 PM » |
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i personaly would bring this.....................
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klb
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2011, 06:30:46 PM » |
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Virginian Dragoon 44 mag. That should buy some time!
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Al in AK
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2011, 09:46:01 PM » |
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Virginian Dragoon 44 mag. That should buy some time!
That's what I've packed( 7 1/2 " barrel ) for over twenty five years. Use a sholder holster. Have used on horse back, canoeing and hikeing. Works well when packing out moose meat to and from camp. I have 300 grain jacketed soft-point rounds for those applications. I have encounterd bears, but have been able to keep a respectfull distance. Not surpriseing one another is allways a priority. .jpg) And being in a pick up truck helps also...............  Chignik Lake, AK .jpg) |
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2011, 04:28:01 AM » |
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That picture would have me putting it in gear and Hauling A$$!  Hoser |
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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2011, 08:55:39 AM » |
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I heard Tom Gresham of 'gun talk' say that no pistol will 100% of the time drop a charging grizzly, need at least a .300 H&H just need to be faster then whoever your hiking with is the best advice |
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'in the tunnels uptown, the Rats own dream guns him down. the shots echo down them hallways in the night' - the Boss
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Master Blaster
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2011, 01:23:32 PM » |
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When I was in the great state of Alaska, I carried a 300 Weatherby Mag long gun and a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Mag on the side. This was about 30 years ago, and if it were today the 44 Mag would be replaced with my BFR in 45-70. I might even swap out the 300 Wby with my 45-70 Marlin Guide Gun or the 45-70 High Wall Sharps. Its an old timey round but still gets the job done quite handily, although the 300 is an amazing performer, I like the idea of carrying the same ammo for both guns.
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« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2011, 08:14:41 PM » |
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Didn't carry a pistol when I lived in AK. I hunted with a .375 H&H and carried a 12 ga pump with slugs when I wasn't hunting. A pistol requires too much skill, and under adverse conditions, too difficult to be accurate. Referring to grizzlies. I shot a grizzly and a black bear with the .375, both in the boiler room and both ran 100 yds. Point being - - bears don't die easily.
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« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2011, 08:22:26 PM » |
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I have a friend that hand loads for his BFR/45-70 revolver and he shoots it 1 handed (he's a MOUNTAIN of a man! ). It may stop a bear, but I know I can out run him. I'd take him,his gun,and my running shoes!  |
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Mr. Nuts
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« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2011, 05:51:48 AM » |
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When I was more naive than I am today I asked my Alaska friend about carrying my 357 revolver with me while bowhunting so I could feel safe around grizzly bears. He said "just make sure you file the front sight off smooth when you do". I asked why? He said "that way it won't hurt so much when the bear shoves it up your A__." I don't think a lot of people realize the potential size and power of these bears. This photo is lousy but might give some idea of the size one could be faced with. Now imagine this bear coming at you at 35 mph (often in low light). If you don't get a perfect hit it'll probably just get angry. Pepper spray is often a better weapon because you can fog a barrier between you and the bear. But it can't always be deployed because of wind, etc. Don't let either gun or pepper spray give a false sense of security. How to tell the difference between a grizzly and a black bear? Just climb a tree. If the bear climbs up after you...its a black bear. If the bear just shakes the tree until you fall out...its a grizzly. This brown bear (aka grizzly) is on display in the airport at Missoula, Montana  http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2367187960040188367puIpbB if photo doesn't show here. |
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“Speed has never killed anyone.... Suddenly becoming stationary, thats what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson
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czuch
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« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2011, 10:48:59 AM » |
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I think I'll just stay in the desert. All we have is snakes, scorpions, cactus,Valley fever, dust storms
110 degree days, thirst,jerky people who get crabby when its hot, teenagers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Maybe a grizz dosent sound so bad.
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