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Anonymous
Like most people I have not shot a bear in self defense.
However, if you think about it, you will realize that a Grizzly bear is a very large animal with heavy bones and muscle that has to be penetrated to get to the vitals.
With that in mind, a handgun, if one is going to have to depend on a handgun, should be of the heaviest caliber that the shooter can handle. That suggests a .44 Mg, for most people.
Now the bullets should be heavy, even heavy for the caliber, to provide the sectional density needed for maximun penetration. To me, this suggests bullets of 275 to 300 grains and hard cast.
That is what I would be carrying and I would also be hoping that I didn't meet any bears. 8)
However, if you think about it, you will realize that a Grizzly bear is a very large animal with heavy bones and muscle that has to be penetrated to get to the vitals.
With that in mind, a handgun, if one is going to have to depend on a handgun, should be of the heaviest caliber that the shooter can handle. That suggests a .44 Mg, for most people.
Now the bullets should be heavy, even heavy for the caliber, to provide the sectional density needed for maximun penetration. To me, this suggests bullets of 275 to 300 grains and hard cast.
That is what I would be carrying and I would also be hoping that I didn't meet any bears. 8)