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Malamute · June 11, 2005, 11:26 AM

Ruger SA 45 Colt with either 260 gr SWC @ 1000 fps, or 325 gr SWC @ 1250 fps, depending on what's in at the moment (whether I've been in grizzly country recently) or a smith 29 w/ 250 gr SWC @ 1000 fps.

Also leaning against the wall by the bed and door are a Winchester carbine w/ 170 gr 30-30 loads, and a 45-70 1886 carbine w/ 400 gr Barnes loads @ 1850 fps. either ought to do, depnding on how big the intruder is, and how much fur/teeth it has.

As far as the 00 buck and bears go, buck isn't as reliable as slugs or a heavy rifle.

June 11, 2005, 11:26 AM	#31
Malamute Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2004 Location: Rocky Mts Posts: 859	Ruger SA 45 Colt with either 260 gr SWC @ 1000 fps, or 325 gr SWC @ 1250 fps, depending on what's in at the moment (whether I've been in grizzly country recently) or a smith 29 w/ 250 gr SWC @ 1000 fps. Also leaning against the wall by the bed and door are a Winchester carbine w/ 170 gr 30-30 loads, and a 45-70 1886 carbine w/ 400 gr Barnes loads @ 1850 fps. either ought to do, depnding on how big the intruder is, and how much fur/teeth it has. As far as the 00 buck and bears go, buck isn't as reliable as slugs or a heavy rifle. Last edited by Malamute; June 13, 2005 at 08:41 AM.