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Thread: Black bear/ woods protection
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September 30th, 2019, 08:31 PM #1Senior Member
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Black bear/ woods protection
Hey all,
I’m going camping a bunch in the next few moths and I’ve always used my gp100 with solid penetrating +p rounds. I’ve always felt comfortable Carrying it and felt it was adequate, I shoot it lights out and am. Dry comfortable with it. I’m planning a trip out west next spring (Montana, Idaho, and Washington state) odds of a grizzly sighting or encounter is minimal but I’d like to get a .44 mag, .454 or a 10mm. I’m trying to keep this under $500-$600 bucks. Never had a high powered handgun. Any specific models I should be looking into/ staying away from? Tanners has deals on raging bulls right now but I’ve never been a fan of Taurus revolvers. Ideally I’d like a 45-70 guide gun but backpacking with a rifle is a PITA, And I’d like a side arm any way to wear at camp. Any body have any thoughts?
P.S. this is 50% me wanting a hand canon/shoulder bruiser 50% actually concerned about grizzly’s.
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September 30th, 2019, 08:37 PM #2Grand Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
To me, as boring as they are, it seems like a G20 or G40 is a good balance for threats of both quadripedal and bipedal variety.
(disclaimer, I've not had to deal with either threat yet)
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September 30th, 2019, 08:40 PM #3
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Contact the local Fish and Game warden and ask these questions. When My son went out to Montana camping I called the state and fed fish and game people and was give pretty good advice about what ot carry and what to be aware of. Mountain Lions were a bigger issue in the area we were going. Bear spray and a 9mm was all that was needed.
I always stressed to my son"one shot one kill that was all that is needed". When He came home from Marine Corp Boot camp He was telling me about the Marines stressing "ONE SHOT ONE KILL" He looks at me and the light bulb went on Dad was now a whole lot smarter than he was 13 weeks ago.
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September 30th, 2019, 09:09 PM #4Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
If you are looking for a big bore revolver in the 500 to 600 range Taurus is about all you will find new.
My Raging Bull 454 has not had any issues. Granted it only has Hundreds of round thru it.
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September 30th, 2019, 09:22 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
We’re going to the north west corner of Montana up near flathead and glacier. I’ll have to call fish and game and see what they say,
Thanks
Doesn’t need to be new, Id rather have a beat up quality firearm than a new cheesy one. Not going to be a show piece, going to be out in the weather when I’m backpacking and tossed around in my bag.
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September 30th, 2019, 10:10 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
I’ve got several Taurus handguns. Never had a problem with any of them.
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October 1st, 2019, 05:23 AM #7Grand Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
If you can go $800 my Super Blackhawk Bisley 454 might be my favorite gun.
https://grabagun.com/ruger-bisley-45...6-55sh-as.html
I've also got a Super Redhawk 454 that I found on gunbroker for $580 used without rings. It's in great shape for the money, but it isn't as handy as the Bisley and doesn't handle recoil near as well, even with the rubber stocks.
I'm currently infatuated with the Smith 329pd, 4" scandium 44 mag. They're supposedly a real bitch to shoot, but I can't be talked down from the edge. Price is definitely not within the specified range for either, still...
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October 1st, 2019, 08:19 AM #8Grand Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
In that price range your're looking at a G20.
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October 1st, 2019, 08:36 AM #9
Re: Black bear/ woods protection
Last edited by PocketProtector; October 1st, 2019 at 08:49 AM.
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October 1st, 2019, 09:35 AM #10Active Member
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Re: Black bear/ woods protection
Look around for a used Ruger Alaskan? New they are a little pricey, but the size would be a great carry gun built for what you are doing.
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