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<blockquote data-quote="-WARDOG-" data-source="post: 2715538" data-attributes="member: 119077"><p>I do enjoy big bore handgun conversations.</p><p>The .500 S&W is complete overkill. The X frame is huge!</p><p>There are many alternatives that will get the job done just as easily and not be in such a large, heavy package.</p><p>If you only want it for last chance self defense, I suggest a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan 2.5" in .480 Ruger (basically a shortened .475 Linebaugh). Use a 370 grain hardcast bullet around 1200 fps and it will handily kill brownies or anything else that roams North America. The Alaskan is not a small revolver but it is more compact and lighter by a pound than a X-frame .500 S&W.</p><p>If the revolver will be for actual hunting of black bears, a .44 mag will do it. If you are lucky enough to hunt Brown Bears / Grizz, I suggest a Magnum Research BFR or a Freedom Arms Model 83, either in .475 Linebaugh at least, or a .500 JRH.</p><p>A .420 - .440 grain hardcast bullet at 1250+ fps will do the job.</p><p>Whatever you get, practice, practice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="-WARDOG-, post: 2715538, member: 119077"] I do enjoy big bore handgun conversations. The .500 S&W is complete overkill. The X frame is huge! There are many alternatives that will get the job done just as easily and not be in such a large, heavy package. If you only want it for last chance self defense, I suggest a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan 2.5" in .480 Ruger (basically a shortened .475 Linebaugh). Use a 370 grain hardcast bullet around 1200 fps and it will handily kill brownies or anything else that roams North America. The Alaskan is not a small revolver but it is more compact and lighter by a pound than a X-frame .500 S&W. If the revolver will be for actual hunting of black bears, a .44 mag will do it. If you are lucky enough to hunt Brown Bears / Grizz, I suggest a Magnum Research BFR or a Freedom Arms Model 83, either in .475 Linebaugh at least, or a .500 JRH. A .420 - .440 grain hardcast bullet at 1250+ fps will do the job. Whatever you get, practice, practice. [/QUOTE]
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