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Old November 6, 2000, 04:29 PM   #5
M1911
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James:

There's a fair bit of info about bear defense on the web. Here's one web site that has links to other info sources:
http://www.udap.com/safety.htm

Keith Rogan posts here on the hunting forum. His web site has some good info, but it seems to be down at the moment:
http://members.xoom.com/keithrogan/

Keith lives on Kodiak Island and is a survivor of a Grizzly attack. IIRC, his recommendations include:

1) travel in pairs
2) carry bear spray
3) carry a long gun (pump 12 ga with slugs, or 45-70 guide gun)
4) carry a double-action revolver in .44Magnum or greater.

When he was attacked, he was carrying a rifle, but the bear came out of nowhere so quickly that he couldn't even get off a shot. If the bear has got you by the leg, there's a better chance that you'll be able to draw and fire a revolver than that you'll be able to bring your long gun on target.

Note that .45ACP is significantly below full power 10mm loads. Note that many 10mm loads are loaded down to .40S&W levels, so if you go the 10mm route, you'll have to make sure you get full power loads.

Folks who seem to know what they're talking about say that ANY pistol round, including .44 Magnum is underpowered against Grizzly. But it's better than harsh language

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