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American Made · June 10, 2012, 10:44 AM

It all boils down to what firearm you can shoot fast and accurate. Of course, you'd want enough gun for the task.

I know of several hunters that carry 10mm's into grizzly country. Personally, i've always packed my 45 colt or 44 mag loaded with 300+ gr hardcast at 1100 fps. I have also packed my 357 loaded with BB 180 gr loads before. I also understand that any pistol round is marginal at best against any angry bear. But.. I'd rather have one of my pistols while out picking huckleberry and packing around baskets than nothing at all. It does no good having some super magnum if you can't place a cylinder full where they need to go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqABkG1JpHM

I wish I could draw my pistol and fire that fast

When out elk hunting my standard rifle will do the job - my .358 Win

June 10, 2012, 10:44 AM	#44
American Made Member Join Date: September 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 92	It all boils down to what firearm you can shoot fast and accurate. Of course, you'd want enough gun for the task. I know of several hunters that carry 10mm's into grizzly country. Personally, i've always packed my 45 colt or 44 mag loaded with 300+ gr hardcast at 1100 fps. I have also packed my 357 loaded with BB 180 gr loads before. I also understand that any pistol round is marginal at best against any angry bear. But.. I'd rather have one of my pistols while out picking huckleberry and packing around baskets than nothing at all. It does no good having some super magnum if you can't place a cylinder full where they need to go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqABkG1JpHM I wish I could draw my pistol and fire that fast When out elk hunting my standard rifle will do the job - my .358 Win Last edited by American Made; June 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM.