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October 1st, 2019, 11:12 AM #11
Re: Black bear/ woods protection
I wouldn't want a Taurus revolver on my side in big country... Would much prefer a Ruger big bore or Glock 20 (probably closest to your budget). But I don't see a huge issue carrying your .357 as well as spray.
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October 1st, 2019, 11:44 AM #12
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Think I would want the longer barreled model too.
There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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October 1st, 2019, 02:08 PM #13
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Good read on success rates for stopping bear attacks based on caliber. Short answer, what matters most is your ability to deploy it and hit the bear. Based on what I own, I’d go with a Glock 21 or my Ruger 44 with 5” barrel. Don’t think you’d want a long barrel hand cannon due to weight and draw. I’d also have a good think about holster, chest rig would be my preference so it’s on top of outer layer clothing and easily accessible.
https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/def...#axzz617uZp56oLast edited by Palerider; October 1st, 2019 at 07:12 PM.
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October 1st, 2019, 04:54 PM #14
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Check with the laws of the state(s) you're going to visit. Also you might want to consider a 12 ga throwing slugs or sabots.
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities".
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October 1st, 2019, 05:22 PM #15
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#1--NEVER trust your life to a Taurus.
#2--44Mag would be my choice in a revolver that you can practice with. Smith, Ruger, etc. Four inch barrel is all you need. The grips are critical for handling purposes. The holster ala Palerider above.
#3--Practice deploying and firing the gun with target loads AND finish up with the defense ammo that you will carry in the gun. Of course, Center of Mass.
Don't forget to carry some toilet paper in the event you have a successful encounter. Good luck out there.
Bob D
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
Interesting read for sure. Thank you for the link.
As far as the gun goes I was trying to stay between a 4-6” barrel, I know you get better velocity out of them over a 2-3” barrel. And a shorter draw than an 8” barrel. As far as budget, I planned $600 for a firearm, $100-$150 for a chest rig or shoulder holster ( have to load my bag with gear and see where I think it will be best) and $200 for practice ammo and another $50-$60 bucks for some extreme penetrators or the like. So all in I’d be at a grand. But in the grand scheme if I bump up 100-200 extra for exactly what I want $1200 seems cheap for potentially saving my own life or one of my buddies lives.
Tanners has/had a nice S&W 629 I believe .44 magnum 4” barrel that looked pretty clean. Going to look into the super redhawk from Ruger, leaning more towards a revolver... I am going to do some 10mm ballistic research before I decide. It usually takes me a few months to buy anything anyway
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October 1st, 2019, 06:06 PM #17Senior Member
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Montana and Idaho are a go for sure, gun laws and all. We will possibly be skipping over Washington state, seems there are tons of hoops to jump through, one of my buddy’s who I’m going with is looking into it more. I haven’t looked into Washington at all.
Back packing with a rifle is a PITA, this isn’t a hunting trip. It’s an exploratory adventure, even though I’m still considering bringing a longarm, I’d feel better in camp with a side arm on me at all times.
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October 1st, 2019, 07:24 PM #18
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