BEST 44 MAG AMMO FOR BEAR DEFENCE

[ArchAngelCD]

The Grizzly site isn't really down, they no longer have a seperate site and are now selling from here: http://www.bornhunter.com/StoreFront.bok

 

[rolltide]

Thanks ArchAngel,

Here is the round I would recommend for the 629.

305gr brass case bullet at 1100fps At very close range the lead hardcast can deform or fail due to impact velocity if heavy bone is hit. Most quality hardcast do not fail, but they can deform at the nose which limits penetration.

These brass bullets WILL NOT DEFORM even when shot through 13" of live hickory.

 

[Cosmoline]

Also handy if you get attacked by live hickory

 

[grizz]

Arctic Ammo Company in Alaska (run by a guy named Ace Dube)

328g hard cast lead at 1400 fps. Probably too hot for a S&W though.

 

[thales]

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I carry a S&W 329 and I don't want to hot-load it. For the woods in Alaska I like the Federal 300 gr Cast-Core at about 1090 fps. It's not unusually expensive and is available much more commonly than the "boutique" brands of ammo.


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[Porter_Rockwell]

GREAT ARTICLE ON THIS FOUND AT G&A

I thought I posted this yesterday, looks like it didn't come though. It talk about several of the cartridges already mentioned and ties it all together.

I'd still go for a shotgun with slugs or a Marlin lever action 45-70.

God Bless,

Porter

 

[12GA00buck]

I carry a 12GA with hardcast slugs and a can of bear spray. I wouldent mind having a .44 mag for when I dont feel like lugging the shotgun around. You've got plenty of good advice already, stick with hard cast heavy loads, buffalo bore, garret etc. Dont bother with hollow points or ball bearing gizmos, they wont penetrate deep enough.

Happy Fishing

 

[Shawn Michael]

I would love to try

I would love to try a hot load with a punch bullet for my s&w .500....can't find one anywhere! Love to see what kind of penetration I could get.

Would those bullets "mess up" your barrel?

Thanks

 

[rolltide]

The bullet jackets are just brass, they should not bother the barrel.

Roll Tide

 

[Shawn Michael]

Thanks. Looks great but for some reason none for the .500