Screw bear spray. Its not reliable. A .44 magnum is very reliable. If you hit something with it, that something is going to stop attacking you.
.44 magnum...
When it absolutely, positively has to be put down, right now...
True. The if you hit something is the critical part. Ever seen a griz charge? It’s lightning fast, a few second at best and they’re on you. Unless you train for it routinely, you’re not likely to hit anything with your 1, maybe 2, shots from a .44 wheel gun. Especially the old men I see carrying them around here (SW Montana). Mag dumping a 15+1 10mm if the best way to save your hide.
A .44 magnum in 20 mph winds works just fine. 😏
“Screw bear spray. Its not reliable.”
With 30 mph winds, you risk the spray being blown right back at you.