Posted on 05/25/2007 12:45:22 PM PDT by Omega Man II
Shooting a grizzly bear that might weigh more than 1,000 pounds with a handgun is not a good idea. If you must choose a handgun, spend the extra money and get a .500 S&W or a .480 Ruger. A much better bet would be a Marlin Guide Gun in stainless steel. It fires the .45-70 cartridge and is light and fast handling. Garret or Cor - Bon cartridges are made specifically for this job. Don’t get the Remington stuff. It’s loaded for the old Army rifles and does not generate anywhere near as much energy, since hot loads would destroy the old Springfields.
You don’t need the tungsten loads, either, which is good since they cost $180.00 for 20 rounds. :)
Now that is FUNNY, but only because there is a nugget of truth there
The idiots survived - the attacking bears were only cubs. Bu the cubs had to be shot.
Didn’t even need to say ‘hold muh beer’!
“Hey Boo Boo, forget about the pick-a-nick basket, I’m going for the whole enchilada.”
“...Timothy Treadwell, aka the Bear wisperer...”
I bet the last thing he said to the bear wasn’t a whisper.
Ha! That’s perfect!
To quote another of his roles...sometimes, dead is bettah.
Sombody cue Ted Night... "ha, ha, ha."
I looked at the 454 Causell, but read several reports of hairline fractures developing in the wrist bones of shooters. Same for the 500 and 480. I’m specifically thinking Ruger RH or Dan Wesson as they have longer cylinders allowing to handload a 310gr bullet “out” decreasing pressure and allowing a tweak more powder while staying within safe pressures. Money isn’t a primary concern for something that may prevent me from becoming prey. I’m looking at handguns as I want my hands free, rather than constantly carrying or using a strap on a rifle. Considered a BLR in 358, Marlin guide gun in 45/70, but don’t want to carry a rifle while fishing. I plan on avoiding bears and thick cover, etc. just want to have something that if I do my job, it will do its job. If it’s a hunting trip, I’ll be packing my stainless Browning A-bolt in 338 Win mag, 250gr handloads, but would like a backup for that. Hunting would mandate more brushy areas where ambush is more likely, but I’ll be “armed for bear”, so to say.
A friend of mine had this style holster. He carried it for bambi blasting in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and South Dakota, and also hogs in Tennessee. He loved it because it goes over outer clothing so you don't have to play games with belts and stuff when you get in and out of vehicles. You can just slip it on and off over your outer clothing.
I read somewhere, a few years ago, about a mother smearing peanut butter on her sons face to entice a cub to lick the boy’s cheek for a picture.
People forget they’re wild animals. You’re usually safe when you pass through their territory if you don’t do anything too stupid!
“Treadwell = “Grizzley Man”
Treadwell = Grizzly Poop
Timothy Treadwell = Timothy Snackwell
In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.
Here’s how you can distinguish between different types of bears.
When approached by a bear, climb a tree.
If the bear climbs after you and eats you, it’s a black bear.
If the bear knocks down the tree and eats you, it’s a grizzly bear.
If there are no trees, you are surrounded by ice and snow, and the bear that eats you is white, it’s a polar bear.
If the last thing you see is a cute little bear cub you are about to be eaten by a mother bear.
I hope this helps!
Bought a standard redhawk today, 7.5” stainless, slightly used. It is a blast to shoot, recoil is surprisingly light. I’ll have to see how hot 300+ grainers kick. Double action is gonna take a little practice, but I shot minutes of grizzly single action at 15yds, feels a lot like my M10 police/military Smith. Thanks for the holster link, I also want to look at something that will strap to my thigh, but that might be a pain to walk with.
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