Slugs....

JASON KRASSOW · May 23, 2002, 08:59 AM

Are slugs adeaquate for self defense against bears? Do they remain effective fired through a short barreled 12 gauge? Thanks..

SDC · May 23, 2002, 09:19 AM

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.

fix · May 23, 2002, 09:29 AM

yep. yep.

I wouldn't just say "shotguns" though. Stick to 12 ga. 20 might work...might.

Dave McC · May 23, 2002, 08:08 PM

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.

popnokick · May 24, 2002, 07:44 PM

The bear hunters I talk to tell me that a 12 ga. slug WILL ABSOLUTELY stop a bear.

C.R.Sam · May 24, 2002, 09:36 PM

Quote:

"...slug WILL ABSOLUTELY stop a bear."

To be taken with a grain of salt.

Sam

NIGHTWATCH · May 24, 2002, 10:27 PM

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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SDC Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 1,652	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. __________________ Gun control in Canada: making the streets safer for rapists, muggers, and other violent criminals since 1936.

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NIGHTWATCH Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 410	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. __________________ Buy a Gun And Keep The Militia Alive

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May 23, 2002, 09:29 AM	#3
fix Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2001 Posts: 919	yep. yep. I wouldn't just say "shotguns" though. Stick to 12 ga. 20 might work...might.

May 23, 2002, 08:08 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	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
popnokick Member Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 43	The bear hunters I talk to tell me that a 12 ga. slug WILL ABSOLUTELY stop a bear.