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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 3100781" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>On the subject of Phil. Here's a post from several years back on 24hourcampfire when the subject of bears, charges, bullets, and calibers was being discussed! </p><p></p><p> There were several very knowledgeable Alaskan hunters/guides involved in the thread! memtb </p><p></p><p>First off I guess we should discuss charges. I get "charged" a half a dozen times each summer while fishing. the bears are simply warning me to go away. These "charges" are supposed to be seen - that is the point - and in those times the shooter usually has time to find a point of aim IF they have handled it before and know what is going on but for some reason charging bears tend to scare most people which rattles their thinking and aiming. If one has the experience , understanding of bear behavier (they are not alot different in that respect than a stranger's dog) and presence of mind to stand their ground these confrontations can and should be settled without having to shoot the bear. I have let bears come to within ten feet of me - but they were exceptions and I felt confident of what was going on. twenty five or thirty feet is normally close enough and closer than most bears want to approach you.</p><p>Now on real charges- Many years ago I had all sorts of theories on exactly where I would shoot a bear but I have since learned that when push really comes to shove and that really ****ed off big bear is only a few feet from your muzzle and coming fast any hit in the middle of the critter looks tempting and is most often the only one you can make -if that. Naturally a shot to the skull will instantly stop them but the head generally is moving and is a small target. Fortunately it is usualy centered on the animal. I still try to aim - point is more accurate - directly in line with the shoulders and hope to either hit the skull or break the neck, spine or at least shoulder.</p><p>I have also found big bore bullets tend to noticibly impact the bear more. Bears do often seem succeptible to velocity and "shock" but not always.</p><hr class="bbc-hr bbc-hr--3" /><p>Phil Shoemaker</p><p>Alaska Master Guide,</p><p>Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor</p><p>FAA Master pilot</p><p><a href="http://www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com/" target="_blank">www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 3100781, member: 75451"] On the subject of Phil. Here’s a post from several years back on 24hourcampfire when the subject of bears, charges, bullets, and calibers was being discussed! There were several very knowledgeable Alaskan hunters/guides involved in the thread! memtb First off I guess we should discuss charges. I get "charged" a half a dozen times each summer while fishing. the bears are simply warning me to go away. These "charges" are supposed to be seen - that is the point - and in those times the shooter usually has time to find a point of aim IF they have handled it before and know what is going on but for some reason charging bears tend to scare most people which rattles their thinking and aiming. If one has the experience , understanding of bear behavier (they are not alot different in that respect than a stranger's dog) and presence of mind to stand their ground these confrontations can and should be settled without having to shoot the bear. I have let bears come to within ten feet of me - but they were exceptions and I felt confident of what was going on. twenty five or thirty feet is normally close enough and closer than most bears want to approach you. Now on real charges- Many years ago I had all sorts of theories on exactly where I would shoot a bear but I have since learned that when push really comes to shove and that really ****ed off big bear is only a few feet from your muzzle and coming fast any hit in the middle of the critter looks tempting and is most often the only one you can make -if that. Naturally a shot to the skull will instantly stop them but the head generally is moving and is a small target. Fortunately it is usualy centered on the animal. I still try to aim - point is more accurate - directly in line with the shoulders and hope to either hit the skull or break the neck, spine or at least shoulder. I have also found big bore bullets tend to noticibly impact the bear more. Bears do often seem succeptible to velocity and "shock" but not always. [HR][/HR] Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot [URL='http://www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com/']www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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