At 20 yards and that size bear, anything less than a tank would feel too light in my hands.
“At 20 yards and that size bear, anything less than a tank would feel too light in my hands.”
Not really. When I lived in Alaska I carried a .22LR pistol for bear protection. I figured I’d shoot my wife in the leg and run like he!!...
Most guides in Alaska carry a 12 gauge loaded with slugs as a back up.