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Dangerous Game Rifle Recommendations?
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<blockquote data-quote="One Hole" data-source="post: 1104062" data-attributes="member: 90934"><p>I hear some bears actually prefer pepper spray on their victims - LOL. I always carry bear spray in bear country but am concerned with some of the reports on reliability, temp sensitivity, windy conditions... </p><p> </p><p>I do have a 10.5" .500 S&W but I think the probability of me getting it un-holstered and delivering a shot to the central nervous system of charging bear are pretty small. I am probably better off with my 6" .44 mag. I'll take the .500 for a measured shot with a rest for hunting but for it is not quick/fast in a stand-off situation.</p><p> </p><p>Not saying I would choose one for bear defense but AR10s are available in full stainless, with short barrels, reasonable weight and 10+ shot mags.. They can be quick pointing with the right stocks and are made for reliability. There are probably worse choices out there.</p><p> </p><p>A lot of folks recommend the big bore lever guns. I have very limited experience with these but my biggest concerns are the limited energy and they have a lot of moving parts. With practice I am not sure they are any quicker on the 2nd and 3rd shots than a bolt gun but they do hold more rounds.</p><p> </p><p>Another priority for this gun should be ease of use. It should be simple enough to operate that anyone in camp can pick it up and be effective with it.</p><p> </p><p>More thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="One Hole, post: 1104062, member: 90934"] I hear some bears actually prefer pepper spray on their victims - LOL. I always carry bear spray in bear country but am concerned with some of the reports on reliability, temp sensitivity, windy conditions... I do have a 10.5" .500 S&W but I think the probability of me getting it un-holstered and delivering a shot to the central nervous system of charging bear are pretty small. I am probably better off with my 6" .44 mag. I'll take the .500 for a measured shot with a rest for hunting but for it is not quick/fast in a stand-off situation. Not saying I would choose one for bear defense but AR10s are available in full stainless, with short barrels, reasonable weight and 10+ shot mags.. They can be quick pointing with the right stocks and are made for reliability. There are probably worse choices out there. A lot of folks recommend the big bore lever guns. I have very limited experience with these but my biggest concerns are the limited energy and they have a lot of moving parts. With practice I am not sure they are any quicker on the 2nd and 3rd shots than a bolt gun but they do hold more rounds. Another priority for this gun should be ease of use. It should be simple enough to operate that anyone in camp can pick it up and be effective with it. More thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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