Hand Gun choice for Vac in Alaska

[Deaf Smith]

If I go to Alaska, I'll just take my 4 inch 629-1 and my 18 inch Mossberg Mariner with Berneke 12 gauge Black Magic slugs.

http://www.brennekeusa.com/cms/blackmagic.html

Calibre: 12 GA 3”
Weight: 1 3/8oz, 600 grs, 39g
Game: elk, deer, wild boar, coyote, bear
barrel: smooth and rifled
chokes: all
range: up to 100 yards

Chronos out at 1500 fps.

And then enjoy the great state of Alaska.

Deaf

 

[Mike1234567]

I'm sure this is nothing new to most folks here but... if I was going to use 12ga slugs in defense against a big bear I'd seriously consider the steel slugs from DDupleks (Hexolit 32). These don't deform so they should have far better penetration through thick skin and bone. I've heard rumors that these are no longer imported but I don't know if that's true. I bought a few just in case.

 

[scaatylobo]

I read the post that stated that a bear will attack too fast to draw a handgun.

Sorry but not doing or preparing for an attack is against my nature.

I will prepare as best I can and then pray that I dont find out how good ---- or bad I am.

But I will carry the best hardware and the best ammunition and PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE.

btw to all who are planning on bothering to carry a handgun,I am very fond of the chest carry that I got from El Paso Saddlery as they will make it for any gun you want.

Mine is a Ruger Blackhawk in .44 magnum w/ a 4 3/4" barrel loaded with Buffalo Bore 305 grain magnums.

 

[dprice3844444]

bear spray and a north american bfr 45/70 revolver