Bear gun picture thread!

[MaxP]

While I have numerous revolvers that can fulfill the defensive role, this is the only one that is dedicated to only playing that role. It's a BFR in .500 JRH with iron sights and a 5 1/2-inch barrel. It is stoked with Buffalo Bore DG loads. I shot a similar load in it lengthwise through a Watusi a couple of years ago. More than enough for the biggest bear.

 

[Armored farmer]

Well when it's really bad , like now in the spring in Montana or southern Alaska :
View attachment 913197A 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.

I think I'll just take a rock and stand behind @Gordon

 

[kBob]

A friend from western Canada used to say a snub nose .38 Special was about perfect in the event of a bear attack....longer barrels may be difficult to bring to bare on your own temple or the roof of your own mouth as the bear has you in its grip and begins gnoshing.....

Strange lady, she was.....

-kBob

 

[Gordon]

I think I'll just take a rock and stand behind @Gordon

Ill hand you a .44 mag too !

 

[Janos Dracwlya]

My bear, Edward, and his NAA .22LR Mini revolver

 

[Sneakshot92]

My bear, Edward, and his NAA .22LR Mini revolverView attachment 913522

Awww now that's almost too cute to be on here. Don't ask me why.

 

[DR505]

Just confirmation but.....350 Rem Mag?

Or a .338 ...

I did notice I neglected to add the caliber so went back and edited this. Yes, it is .350 Remington Magnum. I really like this caliber. All of the elk I have shot with it went less than a few yards or dropped where they stood. I put a Leupold 1.5-5X on top and it is a great rig inside of 350 yards.

 

[Obturation]

My bear, Edward, and his NAA .22LR Mini revolverView attachment 913522

That bear is bearing arms (& a gun)!

 

[.38 Special]

My bear, Edward, and his NAA .22LR Mini revolverView attachment 913522

This is the best thing on the internet today!

 

[shoebox1.1]

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).

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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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where’s that double like button again?... I’ll be mumbling mountain gun in my sleep...

 

[shoebox1.1]

My bear, Edward, and his NAA .22LR Mini revolverView attachment 913522

That’s too damn cute! My 10 yr old daughter is gonna love that!!!!!

 

[DM~]

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.

Well, as an pistol instructor and long time big bear hunter, I was telling you what I've observed...

"OR the owners are absolutely inadequate."

IS absolutely what "I" observed!

DM

 

[MaxP]

Well, as an pistol instructor and long time big bear hunter, I was telling you what I've observed...

"OR the owners are absolutely inadequate."

IS absolutely what "I" observed!

DM

So I can assume you’re not a handgun hunter? I have found over the years that those who don’t, often doubt their efficacy.

 

[DM~]

So I can assume you’re not a handgun hunter? I have found over the years that those who don’t, often doubt their efficacy.

You can assume it, but you'd be wrong...

DM

 

[MaxP]

You can assume it, but you'd be wrong...

DM

Cool! Glad I’m not alone! What’s the biggest thing you’ve killed with a handgun?

 

[DM~]

Cool! Glad I’m not alone! What’s the biggest thing you’ve killed with a handgun?

Bull moose...

DM

 

[Chad F.]

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.

I can’t agree with you more. Actually if you follow the TKO ratings. The 500 JRH has more power, than the 375 H&H rifle.

 

[BigErn6936]

View attachment 913099 The bear thread is very fun to read.. let me see your bear gun! If you were in the woods and ANY bear might be encountered what are you taking? I don’t have a big bore so I would take my 3 inch KC with 180gr underwoods or such? I dunno here’s my “ bear” gun lol

 

[BigErn6936]

BEAR THREAD! ALRIGHT!
Almost any rifle is a bear gun so I'll just show my bear handgun. The bears around here in Illinois don't get very big, typically zero pounds and invisible so this should do it.
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Also happens to be my favorite handgun. 5" super redhawk in 454 casull.

I have the reg Alaskan. I love the look of the Tolkat though

 

[Obturation]

I have the reg Alaskan. I love the look of the Tolkat though

It's a great gun. Feels right and has held up well.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have a few but it's late so I will post some pictures tomorrow. However,this is a good read and sums up how I feel. Use what you are most comfortable with, hit what you are aiming at and hope for the best.

https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/de...s-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/#axzz5UFScHWeC

I apologize in advance for any mistakes,I am using a tablet.

 

[WisBorn]

I have a few but it's late so I will post some pictures tomorrow. However,this is a good read and sums up how I feel. Use what you are most comfortable with, hit what you are aiming at and hope for the best.

https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/de...s-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/#axzz5UFScHWeC

I apologize in advance for any mistakes,I am using a tablet.

Thank you for sharing the article. I agree with you that the most important element about carrying a handgun for defense is being comfortable with it. It doesn't matter if you're defending yourself against a bear or another person.

Love the handgun pictures keep them coming

 

[MaxP]

Bull moose...

DM

Details please! Gun, load, bullet, etc.

I’m guessing.44 Mag...

 

[CDMCKY]

I'm not going into the "wilderness" (Bear Country) with out my
Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull, and any Bear who tries to dine
on me will die with the taste of hot lead in his mouth.

 

[Viper1357]

One shorter barreled in .45 LC, and one long barreled in .44 Magnum.