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<blockquote data-quote="greengiant" data-source="post: 1916766" data-attributes="member: 99935"><p>My bear defense setup was recommended, in part by our Alaskan Guide and in part by a U.S. Park Service Ranger in Denali Park, AK while on a family vacation a prior year.</p><p>Guide Recommendation: 44-Magnum in Chest Holster. I used a Model 629 "S&W" 4-inch 44-Magnum loaded with HMS 305gr 44-Rem-Mag Bear Ammo from MidwayUSA.com, carried in a "Guide's Choice" Leather Chest Holster. Ranger Recommendation: Large Bear-Spray in holster. I used "Counter Assault" Bear Deterrent 10.2oz in a belt holster both from Amazon.com. Ranger had first-hand knowledge of many Grizzly & Brown Bear attacks, as well as, a couple on himself. He told me that the handgun would be good, but, in a close encounter, unless you placed a perfect shot to the brain or the upper spinal cord, you might kill him, but, you would not turn or stop him until he had gotten to you and his experience had taught him, use the bear spray first, it would turn the bear giving you time to access your gun and shoot if necessary. I have been fortunate on my five trips to AK of not encountering a bear attack, so, I cannot unequivocally say what works. The guides had not personally encountered an attack, the Ranger had. Since I kinda like remaining alive and remaining in one piece, I chose to cover my odds and took both. The little extra weight was a small price to pay for the secure feeling of adequate protection! Properly prepare yourself and go have a fantastic hunt!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greengiant, post: 1916766, member: 99935"] My bear defense setup was recommended, in part by our Alaskan Guide and in part by a U.S. Park Service Ranger in Denali Park, AK while on a family vacation a prior year. Guide Recommendation: 44-Magnum in Chest Holster. I used a Model 629 "S&W" 4-inch 44-Magnum loaded with HMS 305gr 44-Rem-Mag Bear Ammo from MidwayUSA.com, carried in a "Guide's Choice" Leather Chest Holster. Ranger Recommendation: Large Bear-Spray in holster. I used "Counter Assault" Bear Deterrent 10.2oz in a belt holster both from Amazon.com. Ranger had first-hand knowledge of many Grizzly & Brown Bear attacks, as well as, a couple on himself. He told me that the handgun would be good, but, in a close encounter, unless you placed a perfect shot to the brain or the upper spinal cord, you might kill him, but, you would not turn or stop him until he had gotten to you and his experience had taught him, use the bear spray first, it would turn the bear giving you time to access your gun and shoot if necessary. I have been fortunate on my five trips to AK of not encountering a bear attack, so, I cannot unequivocally say what works. The guides had not personally encountered an attack, the Ranger had. Since I kinda like remaining alive and remaining in one piece, I chose to cover my odds and took both. The little extra weight was a small price to pay for the secure feeling of adequate protection! Properly prepare yourself and go have a fantastic hunt!! [/QUOTE]
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