Question for the hunters/gun experts here........... - Page 3

1320junkie · 12-02-2009, 02:52 PM

Zeus, I would ask Windy City. He is an EXPERT when it comes to firearms.

jrboyd_1980 · 12-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyblu

The Taurus judge 45/410 revolver. Perfect, just a word of caution, the 410 rounds will hurt you so get it with the first shot or you may not be able to feel your hand for the second! Well I'm a small framed female at least that's what it felt like to me but either way this gun is accurate and will do the job with either the 45 or 410.

The 45 would have the penetration to kill the bear, but not to sure on the 410. I have heard of bears being scared off by rocksalt though from shotgun. Appearntly the salt gets in the there and it's very painful. Maybe try a 410 shell with rocksalt? Let me know how it works out k?

jrboyd_1980 · 12-02-2009, 02:56 PM

bear handed? (bad pun I know)

CJ Man · 12-02-2009, 02:57 PM

Yeah let us know! If you don't reply with in the next couple of days i guess we will have our answer!

Skyblu · 12-02-2009, 02:58 PM

I don't think any HAND GUN would be "bear rated" if there is such a rating, you could drop it with a .22 if you hit it in the right spot but then again if it's attacking you it might be hard to get "the right shot". Ask Ted Nugent he would know (ha ha).

PQ · 12-02-2009, 03:36 PM

Don't forget about the dude who got 5 (Five, Sinco) '5' shots off at the brown bear in Canada and still got eaten. When they found and killed the bear 6 days later, the bear was still alive and well with ALL 5 .45 rounds in him.

If you don't hit him in the head, and it's the right bear, and he's aggresive, you're in trouble.

1320junkie · 12-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Don't forget about the dude who got 5 (Five, Sinco) '5' shots off at the brown bear in Canada and still got eaten. When they found and killed the bear 6 days later, the bear was still alive and well with ALL 5 .45 rounds in him.

If you don't hit him in the head, and it's the right bear, and he's aggresive, you're in trouble.

If you listen to anything PQ ever has to say...you are an idiot

He actually thinks he has an SS

BigRigMike · 12-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Windy City · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

If money is no object, don't buy junk!
Buy an S&W revolver as it will outlast you.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15706
Is a nice concealable piece, and it will retain/increase in value. Don't shoot hollow points, carry full metal jackets.
The first shot could be a Glaser Safety slug or a CCI shot shell. This way a shot to the nose or face could do flesh damage and cause alot of pain but not bleed tha animal to death over a miserable few days.
I would be EXTREMELY careful about your transportation and carry information. Checked guns are no biggy at the airport but ammo can be. Also there are a plethora of carry laws/changes happening in state/federal parks.
FYI pepper spray can work but not always.
The best defense is don't surprise a bear. In Alaska someone would wear a bell or some other jingle jangle while hiking. This would typically forewarn the bruins of our arrival.
I spent many nights, in a tent, in heavy grizzly country with nothing more than my K-Bar. No worries. Don't break the rules. The odds are greater you will get hit by lightning.

Windy City · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

If you listen to anything PQ ever has to say...you are an idiot

He actually thinks he has an SS

Ya know, that's just mean!

MrIcky · 12-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Don't forget about the dude who got 5 (Five, Sinco) '5' shots off at the brown bear in Canada and still got eaten. When they found and killed the bear 6 days later, the bear was still alive and well with ALL 5 .45 rounds in him.

If you don't hit him in the head, and it's the right bear, and he's aggresive, you're in trouble.

A .44 magnum was actually designed for large North American game. The .45 colt and acp weren't. The .44 magnum in a hunting load has about 2.5 times the energy of a .45.

Zeus · 12-02-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windy City

If money is no object, don't buy junk!
Buy an S&W revolver as it will outlast you.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15706
Is a nice concealable piece, and it will retain/increase in value. Don't shoot hollow points, carry full metal jackets.
The first shot could be a Glaser Safety slug or a CCI shot shell. This way a shot to the nose or face could do flesh damage and cause alot of pain but not bleed tha animal to death over a miserable few days.
I would be EXTREMELY careful about your transportation and carry information. Checked guns are no biggy at the airport but ammo can be. Also there are a plethora of carry laws/changes happening in state/federal parks.
FYI pepper spray can work but not always.
The best defense is don't surprise a bear. In Alaska someone would wear a bell or some other jingle jangle while hiking. This would typically forewarn the bruins of our arrival.
I spent many nights, in a tent, in heavy grizzly country with nothing more than my K-Bar. No worries. Don't break the rules. The odds are greater you will get hit by lightning.

I'm thinking http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...06&isFirearm=Y

SScattergunSS · 12-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Zeus, you really can't go wrong with that S&W .44 mag! Whatever you do, make sure it's a double action revolver. No autos...you want to make sure it's gonna work when you need it to!

MrIcky · 12-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Thumbs up to Windy City's advice.

12-02-2009, 03:36 PM	#34
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Don't forget about the dude who got 5 (Five, Sinco) '5' shots off at the brown bear in Canada and still got eaten. When they found and killed the bear 6 days later, the bear was still alive and well with ALL 5 .45 rounds in him. If you don't hit him in the head, and it's the right bear, and he's aggresive, you're in trouble. __________________

12-02-2009, 03:50 PM	#36
BigRigMike Drives: 2010 Ford Fusion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: York, PA Posts: 374 View My Garage	Who needs a Gun

12-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#37
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,016	If money is no object, don't buy junk! Buy an S&W revolver as it will outlast you. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15706 Is a nice concealable piece, and it will retain/increase in value. Don't shoot hollow points, carry full metal jackets. The first shot could be a Glaser Safety slug or a CCI shot shell. This way a shot to the nose or face could do flesh damage and cause alot of pain but not bleed tha animal to death over a miserable few days. I would be EXTREMELY careful about your transportation and carry information. Checked guns are no biggy at the airport but ammo can be. Also there are a plethora of carry laws/changes happening in state/federal parks. FYI pepper spray can work but not always. The best defense is don't surprise a bear. In Alaska someone would wear a bell or some other jingle jangle while hiking. This would typically forewarn the bruins of our arrival. I spent many nights, in a tent, in heavy grizzly country with nothing more than my K-Bar. No worries. Don't break the rules. The odds are greater you will get hit by lightning. __________________ BEWARE OF THE LPE BROTHERHOOD! Remember: You can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house!

12-02-2009, 04:08 PM	#41
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Zeus, you really can't go wrong with that S&W .44 mag! Whatever you do, make sure it's a double action revolver. No autos...you want to make sure it's gonna work when you need it to! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

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12-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#29
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Zeus, I would ask Windy City. He is an EXPERT when it comes to firearms.

12-02-2009, 02:56 PM	#31
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	bear handed? (bad pun I know)

12-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#32
CJ Man Missing my SS :( Drives: 2012 Ford Explorer [ :( ] Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,640	Yeah let us know! If you don't reply with in the next couple of days i guess we will have our answer!

12-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#33
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 990	I don't think any HAND GUN would be "bear rated" if there is such a rating, you could drop it with a .22 if you hit it in the right spot but then again if it's attacking you it might be hard to get "the right shot". Ask Ted Nugent he would know (ha ha).

12-02-2009, 04:10 PM	#42
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Thumbs up to Windy City's advice.