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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1185173" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>Brenneke slugs don't expand. At close range, they simply kill whatever they hit. And you'll have a minimum of 5 quick shots with any pump action shotgun. </p><p></p><p>The local Fish & Game technician has used Brenneke slugs over his career to dispatch many problem bears. He swears by them. </p><p></p><p>I also know another retired law enforcement officer that's killed a number of vehicle crippled moose, as well as problem bears with Brenneke slugs. He's hunted since he was old enough to walk, and still hunts and shoots on a near daily basis. He compares the 12 gauge Brenneke slugs to his .458 Magnum, with respect to knockdown / stopping power. Those are his two preferences for stopping an in your face problem bear - right now. And he's just as comfortable with the Brenneke 12 gauge slugs for close range bear as his .458 Win Mag.</p><p></p><p>Their Special Forces Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum slug is designed to penetrate engine blocks. I would not recommend shooting armor resistant steel with these slugs at any close range. IF they don't penetrate, they're going to bounce back toward the shooter.</p><p></p><p>For close range encounters, the 308 Winchester is a pea shooter compared to a 12 gauge Brenneke slug. If I had to track a wounded Brown Bear into the alders, my 1st preference for a carry weapon would be a reliable, field proven, short barreled 12 gauge Rem 870 with the Brenneke slugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1185173, member: 4191"] Brenneke slugs don't expand. At close range, they simply kill whatever they hit. And you'll have a minimum of 5 quick shots with any pump action shotgun. The local Fish & Game technician has used Brenneke slugs over his career to dispatch many problem bears. He swears by them. I also know another retired law enforcement officer that's killed a number of vehicle crippled moose, as well as problem bears with Brenneke slugs. He's hunted since he was old enough to walk, and still hunts and shoots on a near daily basis. He compares the 12 gauge Brenneke slugs to his .458 Magnum, with respect to knockdown / stopping power. Those are his two preferences for stopping an in your face problem bear - right now. And he's just as comfortable with the Brenneke 12 gauge slugs for close range bear as his .458 Win Mag. Their Special Forces Maximum Barrier Penetration Magnum slug is designed to penetrate engine blocks. I would not recommend shooting armor resistant steel with these slugs at any close range. IF they don't penetrate, they're going to bounce back toward the shooter. For close range encounters, the 308 Winchester is a pea shooter compared to a 12 gauge Brenneke slug. If I had to track a wounded Brown Bear into the alders, my 1st preference for a carry weapon would be a reliable, field proven, short barreled 12 gauge Rem 870 with the Brenneke slugs. [/QUOTE]
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