[Socon-Econ]

Would a .357 Magnum be enough? Against a Grizz?

[Big Red Badger]

.357 Mag from Buffalo Bore or Barnes in
Hard Cast bullets for penetration
Are Very capable.
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I’ve Asked around and feel comfortable with My 4 inch Ruger Revolver.

[marktwain]

Would a .357 Magnum be enough? Against a Grizz?

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Most of the time, it is. We have recorded one failure when a .357 was fired in defense against a grizzly bear. The account indicates the bear was never hit, and the shooter “played dead” before he was mauled.

The idea you have to have superfast, super accurate shooting to stop a bear attack is not correct.

https://www.ammoland.com/2024/01/are-extreme-speed-and-accuracy-necessary-to-defend-against-bears/

[Uncle Miltie]

I carry the .357 with Buffalo Bore for Griz and have received Dean’s stamp of approval (not legally binding!)

One source I read says that combo will drill a 4.5 foot hole through Mr. Griz before stopping. Not quite stem to stern, but just about perfectly side to side.

Separately, I read a story of 9mm Buffalo bore going into the shoulder of a black bear and through his whole body and out his flank, probably over 3 feet.

So I carry .357 for Griz, and 9mm in black bear / wolf / cougar / wild dog / coyote / crazy people territory.