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If I am bear hunting, or elk hunting in bear territory, I carry my Remington 673 Guide Rifle in .350 Remington Magnum with 250 grain Nosler Partitions (~2,500 fps).
On my hip is either a S&W 625-7 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt, or a S&W 629-4 .44 magnum. I hand load for both, and use a heavy-for-caliber hard cast bullet (280 and 300 grains respectively).
On my hip is either a S&W 625-7 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt, or a S&W 629-4 .44 magnum. I hand load for both, and use a heavy-for-caliber hard cast bullet (280 and 300 grains respectively).
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Gordon
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Well when it's really bad , like now in the spring in Montana or southern Alaska :
A 4" mountain revolver in .44 mag strong side right, and a 6" 629 left , supported by a Dundee Mad Dog shoulder rig . The 300 grain Hornady XTP load is as good as any, I guess.
A 4" mountain revolver in .44 mag strong side right, and a 6" 629 left , supported by a Dundee Mad Dog shoulder rig . The 300 grain Hornady XTP load is as good as any, I guess.
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Corpral_Agarn
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All these pic threads on THR... Wearing out my thumb on the 'like' button.
Keep it up, my dudes!
Keep it up, my dudes!
That could be the most tactical revolver rig I've ever seen. Well done.
Gordon
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earlthegoat2
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Just confirmation but.....350 Rem Mag?
Or a .338 ...
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I see this guy walking my way on the trail, I think I'm moving to the side and letting him go by.
CajunBass
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I don't know why I called that a 624. Oldtimers, I suppose. It's actually a 24-6, "Lew Horton." I don't know who put that front sight on it, but it wasn't me. It seemed to work in some limited shooting before the governor shut things down. I've got brass and bullets and such to work up something as soon as we get the OK.
And yes, I was joking about the ham biscuit, but with those park bears, I'm pretty sure it would work. You're right. The tourists feed them no matter what. So if one got after you, a ham biscuit, or a Hershey bar, might be the best defense.
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I don't get to spend nearly as much time in bear country as I would like - and very sincerely doubt I will ever be attacked by any animal bigger than a mosquito - but when I'm out in the big bad wilderness I keep my 4" .500 loaded with 440 grain WFNs and stored in a Tucker IWB.
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kBob
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Dad loaded for bear in Korea
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I've been around both black and grizzly bears in Colorado and Montana, and most encounters have been at a distance. Every time, the bear has fled or, on a few occasions, more cautiously guided her cubs away.
I'm generally out with my border-setter, who gives fair warning and also another scent for the bears to avoid. (I hope she would be quick enough and smart enough to stay out of harms way if a bear encounter was unavoidable.) Most of the time, I'm around black bears and carry the 7-shot, 5-inch 686. For grizzlies, I only have the 7.5 inch Redhawk in 44mag, which isn't that bad on the draw after practice. It also doubles as a field hammer. I occasionally carry a Glock 30 with 250 grain borderline 45 super if it's a busy trail, and I prefer concealment.
I'm generally out with my border-setter, who gives fair warning and also another scent for the bears to avoid. (I hope she would be quick enough and smart enough to stay out of harms way if a bear encounter was unavoidable.) Most of the time, I'm around black bears and carry the 7-shot, 5-inch 686. For grizzlies, I only have the 7.5 inch Redhawk in 44mag, which isn't that bad on the draw after practice. It also doubles as a field hammer. I occasionally carry a Glock 30 with 250 grain borderline 45 super if it's a busy trail, and I prefer concealment.
DM~
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Here's my bear rifle,
even though it's on a moose in the pict., it has flattened a brown bear or three...
DM
even though it's on a moose in the pict., it has flattened a brown bear or three...
DM
Sneakshot92
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He must not have one. Sinner!
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yes, Gen 4 G29 with Underwood 200 and a .45 Colt Derringer Double Tap HardCast. S&W Mountain Gun with Hornady 240 XTP.
After a year in McCall, I dropped
.380, 9mm. 38/357 and went heavier.
58 blackies sighted last year. Bears can't get into the mandatory bear cans..but kids can't take the trash out.
After a year in McCall, I dropped
.380, 9mm. 38/357 and went heavier.
58 blackies sighted last year. Bears can't get into the mandatory bear cans..but kids can't take the trash out.
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4 inch 624 or a Model 25-5 blued..here in ST Maries, Idaho..I'd buy it in either caliber but the MTN GUN is King.I'm more into .45 Single Actions, and 10mms. My Kimber and my XDM 10mm./but as the Founder of CZ forum.com I have a lot of years behind a big CZ97B, and now see that you can convert them to 10mm.That 350 REM is sweet!
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Loaded for Bear...
WisBorn
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Love a little 41 mag. May not be the best bear gun , but beats a sharp stick.Taurus Model 415 .41 Magnum, loaded with hard-cast 240gr. Keith bullets . (Winchester Silvertips in photo)
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DM~
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All my revolvers are bare... lol
IF we are talking about a handgun for self defense against any determined bigger bear, considering pretty much all of them are inadequate, OR the owners are absolutely inadequate. I'd say just pick one, and hope/pray that if needed, you are lucky enough to make a good shot!
I have a number of handguns, that "some would say" are good bear medicine...
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I disagree. You load them properly (assuming adequate caliber) and you can break down an animal like a bear (and animals harder to break down that are more heavily constructed) just like you can a rifle.
For a fair comparison between the long gun and the revolver you have to assume good placement. Folks with rifles tend not to shoot well under duress either.
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when tent camping in yellowstone national park, i carried the 45 cal. blackhawk stoked with 235 grain hardcast @ 1250 fps at the muzzle:
the top gun is for bear. the bottom gun (357 magnum) is for fun.
the park ranger at the campground said there had been grizzlies in the picnic area earlier that day and to "be careful".
murf
the top gun is for bear. the bottom gun (357 magnum) is for fun.
the park ranger at the campground said there had been grizzlies in the picnic area earlier that day and to "be careful".
murf
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