Pistol bullets?
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Hammerdown
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I know a man; bless his heart, he is in a Rest-Home. He used to love going to Alaska to hunt and fish. He's about 90 years young now. He's hanging in there. He was my neighbor, one day I was at his house visiting with him and one of his co-workers showed up; wanted to know what handgun he liked for Alaska. He told him, he liked his Winchester model 70 in .375 H&H.
That was about the end of the discussion.
That was about the end of the discussion.
Varmint Hunter
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Many people recommend hard cast bullets for bear protection. Personally, I like Swift A-Frame bullets.
Guys I apologize, I should've been more specific. I'm looking for pistol bullets. My wife and I are going to Idaho to visit with family and will be doing a lot of hiking. I have a Beretta 96 in .40 and a Colt Anaconda in .44 mag. I'm entertaining buying a Glock G20 in 10 mm. I'd prefer to have the semi for quicker follow up shots and the weight.
If your looking for off the shelf ammo look at Underwood 200 gr Hard Cast for 10mm.They are proven bear killers and penetrate completely through any bear.Also HSM in 200 gr Hard Cast.
If 44 mag is your pick I prefer a 300 gr Cast Core Federal off the shelf ammo.
If you reload your choices get better.Monata Bullet Works has a 200 grain Hard Cast Bullet that's coated so it will not lead the bore.
For 44 mag there are many choices,I use 300 Hard Cast bullets I cast myself and hardened to BH 22 and coated with powder coating.
I know a guide here in Montana that carry's a 44 mag loaded with 240 gr FMJ and has has plenty of confidence with that.
If 44 mag is your pick I prefer a 300 gr Cast Core Federal off the shelf ammo.
If you reload your choices get better.Monata Bullet Works has a 200 grain Hard Cast Bullet that's coated so it will not lead the bore.
For 44 mag there are many choices,I use 300 Hard Cast bullets I cast myself and hardened to BH 22 and coated with powder coating.
I know a guide here in Montana that carry's a 44 mag loaded with 240 gr FMJ and has has plenty of confidence with that.
I like any reason to "justify" a new pistol. Check out the search here for a lot of information on what you are looking for. I would not worry about bears, attacking me I just carry a pistol all the time. Don't forget to remind the banker Idaho bears are known to attack in pairs, so you will need 10 extra mags and at least 5K rounds to practice your drills. As far as getting a new pistol I'm scared to death of bears and they are mean as they maul or kill people daily. No question the glock with 200HC flat nose. Hope you get a new pistol out of a trip to the woods.
memtb
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Personally, I prefer a wide metplat, hard cast (15+ hardness), in a moderately heavy for caliber bullet weight. Examples: 40 cal. - 200+ grains, 44 (0.429") - 280+ grains, 45 (0.452") - 360+ grains. JMO
That said, I only carry a handgun when handgun hunting! If rifle hunting, the rifle is in my hands…..not on my shoulder!
If I'm spending nights in a tent, in bear country…..I "may" have a handgun in the tent with me (as the rifle in a small tent are a bit of a handicap to quickly put into service). If tent camping and I'm rifle hunting…..the handgun remains in camp!
I tried carrying both …….when I was younger, tougher, and less experienced! When you start combining the weights of a day pack of essential, binoculars, range finder, your scoped rifle, ect……..adding the weight of a handgun is tiring, impractical, and essentially - unnecessary ! JMO …..again! memtb
That said, I only carry a handgun when handgun hunting! If rifle hunting, the rifle is in my hands…..not on my shoulder!
If I'm spending nights in a tent, in bear country…..I "may" have a handgun in the tent with me (as the rifle in a small tent are a bit of a handicap to quickly put into service). If tent camping and I'm rifle hunting…..the handgun remains in camp!
I tried carrying both …….when I was younger, tougher, and less experienced! When you start combining the weights of a day pack of essential, binoculars, range finder, your scoped rifle, ect……..adding the weight of a handgun is tiring, impractical, and essentially - unnecessary ! JMO …..again! memtb
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memtb
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Sorry, I didn't see your second post!
If only hiking, of the firearms listed…..I'm packing the Colt with proper ammunition! It is "very" unlikely you will get to use the additional ammo that the semi offers! memtb
Glockenspiel 20 or a 21, in a cross draw belt holster,works for tune-up on a coyote/bear. Like a Crimson Trace Rail Master, for things that go bump in the night. Tritium sights in the check box column. Got the rifle on the shoulder, pack, binos, etc. but, if got pants on 20/21 Glock or little something for rabbit, is there too.
memtb
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I failed to mention seemingly near vertical terrain, in my reasons as why "NOT" to carry the additional weight of a handgun! A rifle in the hands, trumps a handgun (or a dozen handguns) 
in the holster…..every time! 
memtb
in the holster…..every time! memtb
I carried a 870 pump with the barrel cut down to 18 inches the whole time I was in Alaska. I also practiced getting it off my back and shooting several times a week. Had a web sling attached and wore it with the stock over my left shoulder. I could reach up and have it shooting position in less than a second. Sling never came away from my body. I was young and slim then. And much faster.I failed to mention seemingly near vertical terrain, in my reasons as why "NOT" to carry the additional weight of a handgun! A rifle in the hands, trumps a handgun (or a dozen handguns)
Too many tasks around camp, ain't gonna sling that rifle for but, everybody's got their own take, all good. Not sure when, that 2 pound pistol gets to be too much to carry, it'll be a while yet.I failed to mention seemingly near vertical terrain, in my reasons as why "NOT" to carry the additional weight of a handgun! A rifle in the hands, trumps a handgun (or a dozen handguns)
del2les
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In my 44 handguns, I run either my 255gr hard cast, heat treated wheel weights, or more typically, the 300WFN cast wheel weights. Both have a BH in the 22-24 range, and I have tested them against various types of hard medium to insure they are not overly brittle and penetrate very deep. These bullets shoot completely through elk from handguns.
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