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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny5" data-source="post: 327792" data-attributes="member: 21027"><p>Alot of good suggestions. I'll add my experience. My experience of growing up with black and grizz in my backyard and being charged by both leads me to carry my trusty Mossberg 590A1 loaded with slugs and buckshot. Like many people here have already stated bears are notoriously stubborn when it comes to dying. When they charge you usually only have a shot through the head. Crank 'em with the slug then whether they are down or not follow up immediately with buckshot to the face and another slug. Never assume that if a bear is down it is also out, I've seen plenty get back up after a glancing shot to the head. Shoot until you think it's dead then shoot it again. </p><p> </p><p>Why do I use the buckshot? If the slug doesn't do it odds are that the bear is already so close that you are only going to get one more quick shot, so the buckshot goes into the face to hopefully to kill it but more likely to disorient and hopefully blind it. Then finish it off with another slug. I know it seems like a wonky strategy but it's worked before and made me a believer. If you don't believe me try it on a bear shaped target and see the results.</p><p> </p><p>Start off with a slug shot at about 30 ft. Then move up 15 ft and fire the buck. </p><p> </p><p>Odds are you'll never be charged by a bear if you play it smart however make no mistake if you are charged by a bear you are fighting for your life. I've seen the results of people who lost. Don't be dinner!</p><p> </p><p>Just my .02</p><p> </p><p>P.S. If a shotgun isn't your bag I've seen alot of guys who are excellent shots with their 30-30's and large bore guide guns who can whip off 3 accurate shots faster than you can blink. Takes big steely nut's to stand your ground and get those shots off accuratley though. Think stress fire practice.</p><p> </p><p>-John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny5, post: 327792, member: 21027"] Alot of good suggestions. I'll add my experience. My experience of growing up with black and grizz in my backyard and being charged by both leads me to carry my trusty Mossberg 590A1 loaded with slugs and buckshot. Like many people here have already stated bears are notoriously stubborn when it comes to dying. When they charge you usually only have a shot through the head. Crank 'em with the slug then whether they are down or not follow up immediately with buckshot to the face and another slug. Never assume that if a bear is down it is also out, I've seen plenty get back up after a glancing shot to the head. Shoot until you think it's dead then shoot it again. Why do I use the buckshot? If the slug doesn't do it odds are that the bear is already so close that you are only going to get one more quick shot, so the buckshot goes into the face to hopefully to kill it but more likely to disorient and hopefully blind it. Then finish it off with another slug. I know it seems like a wonky strategy but it's worked before and made me a believer. If you don't believe me try it on a bear shaped target and see the results. Start off with a slug shot at about 30 ft. Then move up 15 ft and fire the buck. Odds are you'll never be charged by a bear if you play it smart however make no mistake if you are charged by a bear you are fighting for your life. I've seen the results of people who lost. Don't be dinner! Just my .02 P.S. If a shotgun isn't your bag I've seen alot of guys who are excellent shots with their 30-30's and large bore guide guns who can whip off 3 accurate shots faster than you can blink. Takes big steely nut's to stand your ground and get those shots off accuratley though. Think stress fire practice. -John [/QUOTE]
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