Crunker1337
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So, I've always heard that a good .44 Magnum or a 12 gauge is a good bear defense weapon. But then I got to thinking--what about .50 Beowulf?
I mean, if you really consider it... why not? The AR-15 is a lightweight rifle. You get four to ten rounds per magazine, and it's quicker to reload (for most) than a revolver or shotgun.
It's a powerful cartridge, and from what I can see, more powerful than the .44 Magnum round. You can get optics, a foregrip, a stock, and you can bring the weapon to bear as quickly or faster than you might to a shotgun or .44 Mag.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/AMMUNITION+BALLISTICS+FOR+.50+Beowulf
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/AMMUNITION+BALLISTICS+FOR+.44+Rem.+Mag.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/SHOTSHELL+BALLISTICS+FOR+12+GAUGE
I mean, if you really consider it... why not? The AR-15 is a lightweight rifle. You get four to ten rounds per magazine, and it's quicker to reload (for most) than a revolver or shotgun.
It's a powerful cartridge, and from what I can see, more powerful than the .44 Magnum round. You can get optics, a foregrip, a stock, and you can bring the weapon to bear as quickly or faster than you might to a shotgun or .44 Mag.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/AMMUNITION+BALLISTICS+FOR+.50+Beowulf
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/AMMUNITION+BALLISTICS+FOR+.44+Rem.+Mag.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Chart_C/SHOTSHELL+BALLISTICS+FOR+12+GAUGE