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Well, good points all! And kind of a dumb question on my part since I haven't patterned the shotgun yet to see what it does at 10 or 12 yards. I may be "assuming" to much when I'm concerned about patterns at those ranges.
So, stand by until I can get out and see what this thing does. I've got some 00 and 000 buck and I'll see if I can't find some lighter buck as well as some good old number 6's and we'll see what this thing does.
Shotguns for bear defense is all theoretical to me. I know they'll work but with this little coach gun we'll just have to see how far out those patterns stand up.
As for carrying a sidearm, well... I can't see throwing down a shotgun to jerk a pistol! A bears brain is about the size of my fist and I figure my odds of turning it into mince jelly are better with a long gun.
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Keith
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