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this is an interesting video with a few different opinions on firearms that could reasonably be used,
to rapidly and effectively stop a charging bear in his tracks.
your skill level has a huge effect on what is a decent handgun
Id start with a 44 mag, 445 DWSM ,454 casull, 480 ruger, or a 460 or 500 S&W magnum,
but all require extensive repeated and constant practice and ID suggest a 6"-8" barrel length.
and all magnum handguns require constant practice to become proficient and accurate with them.
I always heard anything worth putting a hole into, is worth putting a big hole in!
Local gun store had this XIX brushed chrome Desert Eagle in .50AE for a price i could not pass up.
Local gun store had this XIX brushed chrome Desert Eagle in .50AE for a price i could not pass up.
now anyone who is knowledgeably will tell you a handgun, ANY HANDGUN, is a comparatively poor choice.
but some handguns are far better than others, this is because of the comparatively lower power of handguns ,
compared to larger bore shotguns and rifle and the rather rare skill level, required to be effective with a handgun,
and lack of accuracy most people using a handgun,demonstrate under extreme stress,
knowledge of bear anatomy is critical, as is the knowledge of shot placement is critical,
and you'll obviously need to know exactly where to place shots and carry a weapon,
that easily penetrates to the vitals from almost any angle.
these are the two bullet molds ID select for use in a 45/70 or 450 marlin rifle
in the marlin 45/70 you can load to 2000 fps, the BLR in 450 marlin, allows about 150fps faster)
either rifle using either bullet is devastating with fast accurate shot placement
(the 375 grain gas check bullet, linked below is usually marginally more accurate and faster in either rifle, in my testing)
Bullet Design Details | Accurate Molds
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Bullet Design Details | Accurate Molds
accuratemolds.com
( dropped in cold water from the mold) these are rather HARD ( LINOTYPE HARD)
personally I think the 45/70 marlin and 450 marlin BLY carbines IF loaded with a hard cast , 375-400 grain bullet is a decent choice
remember your range will be very short (under 50 yards) and you will want to have a magazine capacity of at least 4 cartridges
lever actions allow faster repeat and accurate shots than a bolt action, I've used rifles like that on elk and you'll get bullet's exiting the far side on most shots, with guns loaded like that
a 12ga 1 oz slug (loaded to 1600 fps or faster) or 10ga shotgun loaded with the correct ammo (1.75 oz slug at 1350 fps) is a well documented bear stopper, in skilled hands (any yes they also require practice to become proficient)
as with all weapons proper & accurate shot placement and the ability to place those shots in rapid succession is critical
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