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    .44 magnum vs .454 Casull: Which is more popular for bear defense?

    Craig C can you post these results you're talking about that aren't using HP ammo? I've never seen any, and HP ammo wouldn't be used in this application so that argument wouldn't be valid.
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    .44 magnum vs .454 Casull: Which is more popular for bear defense?

    That REALLY depends on the actual bullet used. Most of those studies are done with HP bullets, truncated cone and ball react totally different. While Ive never tested loads in the real big calibers, FMJ works much better in my 45ACP on hogs than HP ammo. While the wound channel isnt as big, its...
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    .44 magnum vs .454 Casull: Which is more popular for bear defense?

    If youre looking for a bear defense why not consider the 500? While mine is the bone collector edition which has a 10" barrel, the shorter barrel version arent that bad kick wise. Its definitely not something I plink with at the range but I can empty a cylinder without too much trouble. When Im...
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    Springfield XDs

    Nice pistol, if springfield runs the "gear-up" program I will be picking up the all black version. I love my XD pistols and it seems this one isnt disappointing either.
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    Broke a Leupold M8 EER scope today with my .500...

    Thank you, I love it except Im not worth a darn with the iron sights on it. THe front blade is too thick for 100+ yard shots, Im sure with more practice I could do better but its pretty dang rough on my wrists after a couple cylinders full. Once I get some good glass on it Im looking forward to...
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    Broke a Leupold M8 EER scope today with my .500...

    Sorry to bring this back from the dead but Im researching scopes to put on my bone collector edition 500S&W mag and it seems pretty much all the cheaper EER scopes are getting eaten up by this cartridge. Its apparent Im going to have to go with a high qaulity scope but it seems even a Leupold...
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