12 gauge salt loads for bears

[Old Rooster]

My brother in law and sister in law have a bear problem.The bear keeps coming around and brother in law wants me to load him some rock salt in 12 gauge loads.
While I have loaded shot gun loads for many years I have never loaded rock salt.
Anyone care to share their loads,wads and any advice on powder.
Thanks
Old Rooster

 

[Ol' Red]

I was never on the reloading or firing end of those rounds. I will be following this one.

 

[L2land]

My brother in law and sister in law have a bear problem.The bear keeps coming around and brother in law wants me to load him some rock salt in 12 gauge loads.
While I have loaded shot gun loads for many years I have never loaded rock salt.
Anyone care to share their loads,wads and any advice on powder.
Thanks
Old Rooster

I've only loaded target loads for shotguns but I would think the only way to go wrong would be too much powder and then your rock salt would become granulated salt.

 

[del2les]

Rubber buckshot......Have them call their local DWFP or whatever and ask if they have any for free. Here, they give it to locals with bear issues. If not, it is available online.

Otherwise, a load of rock salt, ice melt, in a 1 1/4oz wad with a light load of Red Dot will do the trick. Tell them to be sure to clean the bore after usage, as you know what salt residue can do to steel.

 

[quigley257]

Another deterrent for problem bears getting into garbage and dog/livestock food is to put full strength ammonia into ziplock bags, seal the bag, wash them thoroughly, then give them a light wipe with bacon grease. These can then be placed in spots that have been previously visited by the bear. Keep out of reach of your dogs...

 

[Rick Richard]

I say shoot 'em with bird shot.

 

[Greta06]

I say shoot 'em with bird shot.

Agreed, ive killed 3 bears now with bird shot and 22 slugs in them. Doesn't hurt them at all, heals right over with no infection...

 

[Small Lady]

Forget that, walk up to it, and slap the bear right across the face.

 

[Old Rooster]

My sister in law,the wife's sister said the bear was groaning while lunging for their small dog.
Poor dog can't go outside for the call of nature.They are calling montana game and fish to see if salt loads are ok to use.

 

[Old Rooster]

Found this:

When deterring a bear, shotgun ammo is an ineffective solution with unnecessary lethal outcomes

It is a common misconception that shotgun ammunition is a good way to chase away a bear. In reality, target or bird-hunting shot is an ineffective solution that often leads to unnecessary outcomes.

www.krtv.com

 

[del2les]

Forget that, walk up to it, and slap the bear right across the face.

I would pay to see that!

 

[Old Rooster]

Since it was a blackie it might work,if grizz,no way,I'll buy the popcorn.

 

[436]

My brother in law and sister in law have a bear problem.The bear keeps coming around and brother in law wants me to load him some rock salt in 12 gauge loads.
While I have loaded shot gun loads for many years I have never loaded rock salt.
Anyone care to share their loads,wads and any advice on powder.
Thanks
Old Rooster

Rock salt isn't hard, but.. rubber projectiles for Bears might be better. Just a thought Cheers

 

[dls guide]

8 or 9 shot in the butt and make sure they a facing away you.
Works on all species of bears . I know from experience.