I wouldn’t go into bear or cat country without my Marlin and Ruger .45LC. I’m reminded of a Gary Larson cartoon, two large gators basking on their backs in the sun on a riverbank, digesting a couple humans they had for lunch, w/ caption:
“That was great! Soft and pink, no horns or hooves.”
Howdy Tumblindice. I just wanted to give you a heads up. I don’t think .45 is going stop most animals. If you’re doing your own loads and have a firearm that can take the extra pressure, then possibly. I’d just go with a .44 mag, or better yet, a 45-70.
I’d be curious though to hear if you’re loading and what kind of velocities you’re achieving and with which frame.