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Jay Baker · December 10, 2000, 07:29 PM

J. Parker, my "around camp" gun, always on my hip or shoulder holster, is a Mdl. 57 S&W, 6", .41 mag., with my handloads. 250 gr. Beartooth hard cast gas check bullet, and 18 grs. H2400... or, same with 13 grs Blue Dot. Both shoot to same point of aim.

I haven't tested it but would bet that 250 hardcast Fed., would do you quite well.

Other times, I carry my Ruger B.H. .45 L.C., 4 5/8", 300 gr. Beartooth hard cast G.C., and a stout dose of 296.

I hunt and camp in heavy duty bear country, so believe strongly in being prepared. I've found over these many years, that I rarely have quick access to a rifle, while doing myriad camp chores. The handgun, however, is always there.

J.B.

December 10, 2000, 07:29 PM	#2
Jay Baker Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2000 Location: S.W. Idaho Posts: 1,294	J. Parker, my "around camp" gun, always on my hip or shoulder holster, is a Mdl. 57 S&W, 6", .41 mag., with my handloads. 250 gr. Beartooth hard cast gas check bullet, and 18 grs. H2400... or, same with 13 grs Blue Dot. Both shoot to same point of aim. I haven't tested it but would bet that 250 hardcast Fed., would do you quite well. Other times, I carry my Ruger B.H. .45 L.C., 4 5/8", 300 gr. Beartooth hard cast G.C., and a stout dose of 296. I hunt and camp in heavy duty bear country, so believe strongly in being prepared. I've found over these many years, that I rarely have quick access to a rifle, while doing myriad camp chores. The handgun, however, is always there. J.B.