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Originally posted by Randy M View PostThose two aren’t even close to the same league. Nothing wrong with a 10, but for grizzlies?…44 at minimum.
Like someone else said, we are not talking about hunting a grizzly we are talking about trying to keep a grizzly from killing you
Lots of good points here, appreciate all of them
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Originally posted by Voodoo View PostSir, please carry the 10mm with Underwood or Buffalo bore.
Fact is you don’t know how many shots you’ll get off at the bear and they can be on you fast. Even if you are on the ground that auto might save your life.
So I’m sure many might not like what I’m gonna type here but here goes. The 44 Mag is .429 compared to .40. The 44 mag firepower is more relevant with a hollow point or JSP than with a hardcast. If using hardcast, a hole is a hole in this situation and a hit or as many hits as you can get is the objective.
Watch this video and decide if you wanna face off like Wyatt Earp with one well placed shot.
Bear Charging Hunters Stopped Dead In Tracks - YouTube
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Started carrying a 44 revolver and switched to 10mm. Lighter, faster to shoot on target with a follow up shot.
Carry position is not to be overlooked, especially on an archery hunt. I like a grizzly tuff or man gear chest rig set off to the side a bit. Practice shooting while wearing it. Never had a gun fall out, no matter what I’m doing and I can sleep with it on if necessary
I agree that the spray is a good choice as well plus you can use it on your hunting partner if they spook a nice bull.Last edited by Txtourist; 09-03-2021, 07:41 AM.
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Originally posted by Hills of Texas View PostHave a buddy bounce a tennis ball across the ground towards you from 20 yards. If you can hit it with a handgun your good to go.
What could possibly go wrong?
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Originally posted by Hills of Texas View PostHave a buddy bounce a tennis ball across the ground towards you from 20 yards. If you can hit it with a handgun your good to go. Then try to hit it with the spray. One will miss just about every time, the other will hit everytime
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Originally posted by Katsaregood View PostThere’s another thing one CANNOT overlook about bear spray. When the wind is blowing hard, that spray can end up working against you. I lived and worked in Montana enough to know just how hard the wind blows up there at times. The last thing you want is to be blinded by intense burning in your eyes and nose when a grizzly is trying to attack you.
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Chances are, if you are charged from close distance by a Grizzly, you will not have time to draw, let alone be accurate in shot placement.
I posted earlier that I carry a 10mm in a chest holder because I at the very least want an opportunity to defend myself in a bad situation. Weight is also another factor to consider while carrying a backpack, binos, bow/rifle etc.. I also carry bear spray.
The problem we run into up here in Grizzly country is they have associated gunshots with downed game and a free meal. One of the most vulnerable times for an attack is when standing over your animal taking care of it in the field.
I am planning on elk hunting next month in a Grizzly inhabited part of our state and we will be hunting in pairs for safety reasons.
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