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<blockquote data-quote="FIGJAM" data-source="post: 1599119" data-attributes="member: 71039"><p>This is pretty interesting.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/#axzz5iWhs5WJ9" target="_blank">https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/#axzz5iWhs5WJ9</a></p><p></p><p>After doing a ton of research on this subject since I hunt in grizzly territory as well, I am convinced a handgun is the way to go when we are talking close encounters and something closing ground at an extremely fast rate. Even if it knocks you over or is Mauling you, you can still keep pulling the trigger on a handgun. A bolt rifle you may get one shot, and if the bear is on top of you, it is useless. I decided a few years ago if I was ever charged I would be dropping my rifle and drawing the handgun - this is something you can practice by the way and become proficient at.</p><p></p><p>I think we have to differentiate between the optimal weapon for a grizzly hunt and the optimal weapon for a close quarters self defense engagement with a grizzly, which is what it will likely be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FIGJAM, post: 1599119, member: 71039"] This is pretty interesting. [URL]https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/#axzz5iWhs5WJ9[/URL] After doing a ton of research on this subject since I hunt in grizzly territory as well, I am convinced a handgun is the way to go when we are talking close encounters and something closing ground at an extremely fast rate. Even if it knocks you over or is Mauling you, you can still keep pulling the trigger on a handgun. A bolt rifle you may get one shot, and if the bear is on top of you, it is useless. I decided a few years ago if I was ever charged I would be dropping my rifle and drawing the handgun - this is something you can practice by the way and become proficient at. I think we have to differentiate between the optimal weapon for a grizzly hunt and the optimal weapon for a close quarters self defense engagement with a grizzly, which is what it will likely be. [/QUOTE]
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