What gun/load for bears?

IMtheNRA · December 25, 2002, 12:46 AM

Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe.......

Sorry guys, I just HAD to be the first to post this one...

Hkmp5sd · December 25, 2002, 01:17 AM

The minimum would be a Browning M2.

Wildalaska · December 25, 2002, 01:19 AM

Rifle, pistol or shotgun?

Schuey2002 · December 25, 2002, 01:20 AM

It depends on which particular kind of bear that you are hunting.

The bigger the bear,the bigger the load.. BOOM!

GoldenLoki · December 25, 2002, 01:22 AM

In my vast experience (I once saw a bear at the zoo), I've found that Most bears prefer to carry a S&W snubbie, such as the 442. It conceals well in their fur. Load? 158gr LSWHP, of course.

GL

dd-b · December 25, 2002, 01:40 AM

.357 Magnum revolver with the front sight filed off, of course.

No4Mk1* · December 25, 2002, 02:16 AM

Bears would probably prefer a shotgun to make squirrel hunting easier. they could also snack on small birds. As far as loads, they might try buckshot for salmon fishing. Of course slugs would probably make moose hunting a much more pleasant experience. For self defense against hunters, the sound produced by the pump action, combined with a loud growl should scare the them away.

Neil Casper · December 25, 2002, 02:19 AM

Hkmp5sd,
I think you might be a little light. I prefer at least a 20 mm for bears. Now if only they would come up with a 1911 single stack in 20 mm I might feel comfortable in bear country

PATH · December 25, 2002, 02:36 AM

I have it on good authority that bears love. 357.

Preacherman · December 25, 2002, 02:52 AM

AAAAAARGH!!! NOT AGAIN???

Nosferatu · December 25, 2002, 04:52 AM

Actually, It doesn't really matter.

Make sure you go hiking with a partner. Should a bear attack become inherent, shoot your hiking buddy in the foot and run like hell. The bear will go for the fresh blood.

Hope this helps, and no, I will NOT go hiking with you!

Tamara · December 25, 2002, 08:59 AM

Something with a trick corrosion-resistant finish; possibly teflon-coated, to make wiping honey off easier.

ms1200 · December 25, 2002, 10:04 AM

black bears......44mag

brown bears.......you better have a big rifle not a handgun

chicago bears .......22lr or maybe a flyswatter

Greybeard · December 25, 2002, 11:01 AM

From personal observations of 3 bear in SW Colorado last summer, I am convinced that they must have been carrying mouse guns. Each one of them was hauling --- in the opposite direction.

Sisco · December 25, 2002, 12:13 PM

Quote:

What gun/load for bears?

Bears are not allowed have guns. The constitution reads "Keep and bear arms", not "Arm & keep bears"

Blackhawk · December 25, 2002, 12:28 PM

Ah, yes, bears!

Some of my favorite TFL threads involved bears so how COULD I have forgotten?

To the next bear thread posted by a THRer seriously wondering about encountering one!

December 25, 2002, 01:43 PM

Yogi carries a 454 Casull in a shoulder hoster when he wears a vest, or when going natural carries it in a picanic basket.

10-Ring · December 25, 2002, 02:21 PM

I would think a bear would be happier w/ a picnic basket rather than a firearm.

nemesis · December 25, 2002, 03:01 PM

Support Your Right To Arm Bears!

Gewehr98 · December 25, 2002, 03:33 PM

Make sure you take a partner with you.

And a set of good running shoes for yourself. You don't need to be faster than the bear...

buttrap · December 25, 2002, 07:15 PM

From what I have seen bears usualy prefer tree marking paint,sterno stove fuel and wine coolers over guns.

45R · December 25, 2002, 11:12 PM

Try .50AE

At a buck a pull you better hit the bear

Zorro · December 26, 2002, 12:05 AM

Probably a Harpoon!

"Screw Salmon, I'm going to eat a Whale!"

Ron L · December 26, 2002, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dd-b
.357 Magnum revolver with the front sight filed off, of course.

LOL, we were just joking about that after Christmas dinner tonight.

spacemanspiff · December 26, 2002, 01:18 AM

you think a bear is going to have an easy time with a wimpy handgun? with no opposable thumbs??? come on, hes gotta have a lever action rifle.

for bear DEFENSE, i'm going to opt for a 12 gauge with a cz52 as sidearm.

anyone remember the story this past summer about the guys fishing on the russian river up here in alaska, and the one guy threw his shotgun at the bear cause he wasnt sure if a round was chambered? and his buddys killed the bear after their friend dove in the river?

turns out that one of the guys had a 9mm, and the other had a sks. the papers said nothing (that i recall) about the SKS.

December 25, 2002, 12:46 AM	#1
IMtheNRA Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Posts: 571	What gun/load for bears? Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe....... Sorry guys, I just HAD to be the first to post this one...

December 25, 2002, 01:22 AM	#5
GoldenLoki Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Posts: 99	In my vast experience (I once saw a bear at the zoo), I've found that Most bears prefer to carry a S&W snubbie, such as the 442. It conceals well in their fur. Load? 158gr LSWHP, of course. GL __________________ http://www.GoldenLoki.com

December 25, 2002, 01:40 AM	#6
dd-b Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 62	.357 Magnum revolver with the front sight filed off, of course. __________________ Hexapodia as the key insight.

December 25, 2002, 02:19 AM	#8
Neil Casper Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: The Fire Sufferers Land of North Central Ohio Posts: 28	Hkmp5sd, I think you might be a little light. I prefer at least a 20 mm for bears. Now if only they would come up with a 1911 single stack in 20 mm I might feel comfortable in bear country __________________ neil "I AM my brothers keeper."

December 25, 2002, 02:36 AM	#9
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December 25, 2002, 01:17 AM	#2
Hkmp5sd Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 6,516	The minimum would be a Browning M2.

December 25, 2002, 01:19 AM	#3
Wildalaska member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 5,299	Rifle, pistol or shotgun?

December 25, 2002, 01:20 AM	#4
Schuey2002 Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,357	It depends on which particular kind of bear that you are hunting. The bigger the bear,the bigger the load.. BOOM!

December 25, 2002, 02:16 AM	#7
No4Mk1* Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 317	Bears would probably prefer a shotgun to make squirrel hunting easier. they could also snack on small birds. As far as loads, they might try buckshot for salmon fishing. Of course slugs would probably make moose hunting a much more pleasant experience. For self defense against hunters, the sound produced by the pump action, combined with a loud growl should scare the them away.

December 25, 2002, 02:52 AM	#10
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December 25, 2002, 04:52 AM	#11
Nosferatu Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 74	Actually, It doesn't really matter. Make sure you go hiking with a partner. Should a bear attack become inherent, shoot your hiking buddy in the foot and run like hell. The bear will go for the fresh blood. Hope this helps, and no, I will NOT go hiking with you! __________________ NF FiveseveN/5.7x28mm Forum

December 25, 2002, 08:59 AM	#12
Tamara Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2002 Location: On a mountaintop in Tennessee Posts: 9,325	Something with a trick corrosion-resistant finish; possibly teflon-coated, to make wiping honey off easier. __________________ MOLON LABE! Books. Bikes. Boomsticks.

December 25, 2002, 10:04 AM	#13
ms1200 Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: midwest Posts: 62	black bears......44mag brown bears.......you better have a big rifle not a handgun chicago bears .......22lr or maybe a flyswatter __________________ molon labe Last edited by ms1200; December 25, 2002 at 10:08 AM.

December 25, 2002, 11:01 AM	#14
Greybeard Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Denton County Texas Posts: 1,178	Vote for Mouse guns ! From personal observations of 3 bear in SW Colorado last summer, I am convinced that they must have been carrying mouse guns. Each one of them was hauling --- in the opposite direction. __________________ www.dentoncountysports.com Private Palace for Pistol Proficiency

December 25, 2002, 12:28 PM	#16
Blackhawk Member Emeritus Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 3,883	Ah, yes, bears! Some of my favorite TFL threads involved bears so how COULD I have forgotten? To the next bear thread posted by a THRer seriously wondering about encountering one!

December 25, 2002, 01:43 PM	#17
IRock Guest Posts: n/a	Yogi carries a 454 Casull in a shoulder hoster when he wears a vest, or when going natural carries it in a picanic basket.

December 25, 2002, 02:21 PM	#18
10-Ring Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: California Posts: 12,039	I would think a bear would be happier w/ a picnic basket rather than a firearm.

December 25, 2002, 03:01 PM	#19
nemesis Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Texas, On The Border Posts: 553	Support Your Right To Arm Bears! __________________ "Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar." Sir Winston Churchill TFL No: 15028

December 25, 2002, 03:33 PM	#20
Gewehr98 Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Posts: 5,987	Like Nosferatu said... Make sure you take a partner with you. And a set of good running shoes for yourself. You don't need to be faster than the bear... __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

December 25, 2002, 07:15 PM	#21
buttrap Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 827	From what I have seen bears usualy prefer tree marking paint,sterno stove fuel and wine coolers over guns.

December 25, 2002, 11:12 PM	#22
45R Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: No Place Like Home Posts: 3,693	Try .50AE At a buck a pull you better hit the bear

December 26, 2002, 12:05 AM	#23
Zorro Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: California Posts: 205	Probably a Harpoon! "Screw Salmon, I'm going to eat a Whale!"

December 26, 2002, 01:18 AM	#25
spacemanspiff Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: alaska Posts: 4,071	you think a bear is going to have an easy time with a wimpy handgun? with no opposable thumbs??? come on, hes gotta have a lever action rifle. for bear DEFENSE, i'm going to opt for a 12 gauge with a cz52 as sidearm. anyone remember the story this past summer about the guys fishing on the russian river up here in alaska, and the one guy threw his shotgun at the bear cause he wasnt sure if a round was chambered? and his buddys killed the bear after their friend dove in the river? turns out that one of the guys had a 9mm, and the other had a sks. the papers said nothing (that i recall) about the SKS. __________________ Wearing a Yellow Armband in defiance of Tactical Jesus Land 2005 Mystery of the Year I'm so Tactical I'm banned in California. Cadet Spiff of the Bigot Police

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