Yep, that should work, especially in grizzly country.I heard the .500 win mag is the way to go
Yep, that should work, especially in grizzly country.
if your after spring bears than canada is the place to go. As for the iron on your hip, I've known them to be killed with .357, but I would opt for encore in 7mm-08.
I've heard that .454 casull is very popular in Alaska for defense against bear attacks. You could get the new Taurus raging judge that shoots 454, 45LC and .410 shot shell. first two rounds of 454, then if it still comes after you follow it up with 3 rounds of 00 buck.
Good luck crossing the border into Canada with either a handgun or handgun ammo. You will automatically become a permanent resident there with all expenses paid.
Black bears are little more than large black rats and not that hard to kill. A trip to Alaska looking for the big boys is another story. Finding an outfitter willing to take you on a handgun hunt for brownies there won't be quite so simple. A friend of mine in Fairbanks might be willing to take you if he's short on wolf bait. You know what they say about guys hunting big bears with a handgun? Be sure to file off the front sight first so you can get the barrel in your mouth quicker when he charges.
With the exception of having to take a chance getting caught driving through New York or trusting your guns to an airline, Maine is an excellent place for black bears. I'm familiar with 2 outfitters there that do a good job.
Good luck crossing the border into Canada with either a handgun or handgun ammo. You will automatically become a permanent resident there with all expenses paid.
i wouldnt go smaller than a S&W .500 magnum
WHOOSH!!!As for killing anything, shot placement it EVERYTHING!