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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 323014" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>I have no experience with bears up close, but my choice would have to be a short barrelled (20-24") 12 ga pump with a slug on top, then two 000 buck and slugs again for the rest. For a minimum handgun, a 4" model 29 S & W with 240gr heavy jacketed bullets, or preferably a 5 1/2" .454 Casull Super Redhawk and 265gr Corebons.</p><p></p><p>I still wouldn't feel good, but would have a chance, maybe.</p><p></p><p>Off the question........... I'm the guy who said if I ever get to hunt a big bear, I'll use the .460 Wby. Nothing like a 500gr jacketed roundnose at nearly 8000 ft/lbs. I'd feel pretty good about that. Nothing sporting about messing around with an animal that can outrun a racehorse and decapitate you without even trying.</p><p></p><p>My racing stripe is yellow and higher up than the one JE is talking about.</p><p></p><p>As I recall, the Alaska F & G people say that if you are attacked by a black bear, fight back. You're what's for dinner.</p><p></p><p>Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 323014, member: 2580"] I have no experience with bears up close, but my choice would have to be a short barrelled (20-24") 12 ga pump with a slug on top, then two 000 buck and slugs again for the rest. For a minimum handgun, a 4" model 29 S & W with 240gr heavy jacketed bullets, or preferably a 5 1/2" .454 Casull Super Redhawk and 265gr Corebons. I still wouldn't feel good, but would have a chance, maybe. Off the question........... I'm the guy who said if I ever get to hunt a big bear, I'll use the .460 Wby. Nothing like a 500gr jacketed roundnose at nearly 8000 ft/lbs. I'd feel pretty good about that. Nothing sporting about messing around with an animal that can outrun a racehorse and decapitate you without even trying. My racing stripe is yellow and higher up than the one JE is talking about. As I recall, the Alaska F & G people say that if you are attacked by a black bear, fight back. You're what's for dinner. Tom [/QUOTE]
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