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To: PzLdr

S&W makes a .50 caliber revolver- weighs something on the order of 5lbs empty- it's so large it only holds 5 rounds- I live in bear country- only take a Winchester Defender- 3" inch magnum loads- much more likely to hit what you're aiming at unless you're an accomplished marksman with the pistol- a charging bear is no time for practice!


265 posted on 09/12/2005 11:29:03 AM PDT by midnightson (Mama-the ultimate prognosticator- said there'd be days like this.)
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To: midnightson

The Ruger's hefty, but fairly small. Personally, I'd rather rely on a 45-70 Marlin with heavy bullets, or a 12 gage - but I don't think they'd do good in a backpack [Although one of my Marlins is a takedown]. And if they did, I'm not sure you'd get it together in time for Br'er Bear if he came a callin'.


271 posted on 09/12/2005 8:27:26 PM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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