[V00DOO]

looks like a scary thought

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/wildlife/bears/attacks/story/8803434p-8704592c.html


lot to learn from this article

[sojournerhome]

So accuracy over caliber wins the day.
If you can't hit it.
It doesn't matter how big the bullet is....;)

[marksman13]

All things considered though, I bet ol Ray would have rather had the .338. Three well placed shots did the job though. When you don't have the power you damn well better have accuracy. I would rather have both personally.:D

[skidooman]

thats scary and i hate bears even more now.

[Cosmoline]

Hate bears? For being where they've always been? You live here, you have no right to hate bears.

[koja48]

Never hated them, always respected them, will forever be in awe of them . . . magnificent creatures! I feel fortunate to have seen as many as I have.

[Sharps-shooter]

I love bears. I nearly got mauled by one once, thought i was dead for sure, it was persuaded to do otherwise at the last second. One of the most horrifying and exhilirating moments of my life.

I noticed that in glacier NP in montana, last I was there, the rangers carry .410 shotguns to defend themselves against bears. Little power and less accuracy. I guess you can always hire new rangers, but bears are harder to find.

[Vern Humphrey]

Okay, guys -- anyone who goes grizzley hunting with me carries a .375 H&H, or I leave you home. Understood?

[H&Hhunter]

Just goes to show you that the very best rifle one can have in a situation like that is the one that you have in your hands!

[koja48]

in glacier NP in Montana, last I was there, the rangers carry .410 shotguns to defend themselves against bears

Grew up in Montana & never heard that before . . . wonder if the Park Service considers that part of a normal attrition staff adjustment plan?

[thexrayboy]

That one definitely rates 10+ on the pucker meter. Even if you are very careful and experienced things can go bad in a heartbeat. Good reason to never hunt alone, especially in bear country.

[bl4ckd0g]

Heard from several Canadians that this is par for the course for the Natives. Supposedly, many Inuits and other Canadian natives hunt all local wildlife with a .22-250, or smaller caliber rifle.

[V00DOO]

same as above with the native alaskans...they aint skeered to hunt the big game with smalller caliber...of course most can shoot offhand at 300m and drop a can of soda...distance=safety