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<blockquote data-quote="VLD Pilot" data-source="post: 1598446" data-attributes="member: 103947"><p>Don't want to turn this thread into a "which defense pistol is best for bears" BUT personally if I were hunting sheep in big bear country, I'd have my sheep gun. Something that fits my range of use and bullet for the task. I'd also carry a good bear spray and either my Glock 20/10mm or Glock 21/460 Rowland. Either will offer adequate defense against a bear attack given time to get a few shots into a big bears skull. Not that the big bore wheel guns aren't excellent, they are. They just won't be reliable enough at getting any number of shots off at a fast charging bear. One maybe two and as stressful a situation as that would be, guessing shot placement wouldn't be ideal. You'd have to make the first shot count. IMO, I'd much rather take my chances with a smaller package, easier to handle auto with alot of firepower. Also getting 3-4 times the shots on target VS maybe one shot. Regardless where you hit a big bear, his goal will be too make it to you. He may still do it with a round in his head. Less chance he'd have as much fight in him with several hardcasts thru his skull and chest. Sheep gun, Spray w/holster and 10mm is my choice. Just my opinion as everyone's will not be what mine is. If you think a big bore revolver will get ,you home after a bear attack, go for it. It's confidence that will make you happy not opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VLD Pilot, post: 1598446, member: 103947"] Don't want to turn this thread into a "which defense pistol is best for bears" BUT personally if I were hunting sheep in big bear country, I'd have my sheep gun. Something that fits my range of use and bullet for the task. I'd also carry a good bear spray and either my Glock 20/10mm or Glock 21/460 Rowland. Either will offer adequate defense against a bear attack given time to get a few shots into a big bears skull. Not that the big bore wheel guns aren't excellent, they are. They just won't be reliable enough at getting any number of shots off at a fast charging bear. One maybe two and as stressful a situation as that would be, guessing shot placement wouldn't be ideal. You'd have to make the first shot count. IMO, I'd much rather take my chances with a smaller package, easier to handle auto with alot of firepower. Also getting 3-4 times the shots on target VS maybe one shot. Regardless where you hit a big bear, his goal will be too make it to you. He may still do it with a round in his head. Less chance he'd have as much fight in him with several hardcasts thru his skull and chest. Sheep gun, Spray w/holster and 10mm is my choice. Just my opinion as everyone's will not be what mine is. If you think a big bore revolver will get ,you home after a bear attack, go for it. It's confidence that will make you happy not opinion. [/QUOTE]
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