May 23, 2002, 08:59 AM | #1 |
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Slugs....
Are slugs adeaquate for self defense against bears? Do they remain effective fired through a short barreled 12 gauge? Thanks..
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May 23, 2002, 09:19 AM | #2 |
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If you have to use a shotgun against a bear, slugs are the way to go. I'd prefer a rifle and a longer stand-off distance myself, but you don't always get to choose where and when these things happen.
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May 23, 2002, 09:29 AM | #3 |
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yep. yep.
I wouldn't just say "shotguns" though. Stick to 12 ga. 20 might work...might. |
May 23, 2002, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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As I understand it, some park rangers doing nuisance bear transportation use pump guns stoked with either with Brennekes or mix loaded 00 and Brennekes.
Some flyfishers I know who do Alaska say the guides tend to pack riot guns rather than than 44 Magnums these days. |
May 24, 2002, 07:44 PM | #5 |
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The bear hunters I talk to tell me that a 12 ga. slug WILL ABSOLUTELY stop a bear.
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May 24, 2002, 10:27 PM | #7 |
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I once posted the same question on Marlin's forum. . .hehe. I asked what would be more reliable in taking down/stopping a grizzly? 45-70 or brenneke slug?
After swearing about how the 45-70 was Gods "sledge hammer", and working through his obvious affection for his guide gun , he conceded that the brenneke slug was a force to be reconed with. In fact, he later chose the slug.
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