I saw this on another forum and recalling the frequency of the subject here thought some may find it interesting
https://www.ammoland.com/2019/08/han...#axzz5wdJB1jXk
I saw this on another forum and recalling the frequency of the subject here thought some may find it interesting
https://www.ammoland.com/2019/08/han...#axzz5wdJB1jXk
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When I went out West last spring, I carried my Ruger Alaskan on my hip. While the stories of 22's are intriguing, I could not trust it to save my behind from 2 OR 4 legged beasts. 44 mag. or more would be my choice. There are places in Yellowstone where you would never be found. At my age, I never traveled too far off the beaten path, but that is no guarantee you won't encounter a bear.
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Since most handgun calibers don't break 2200 fps which turns temporary wound cavities into permanent ones, all handgun calibers need is enough oomph to penetrate deeply enough to hit something vital. That story in the link about the guide in Alaska killing a grizzly with a 9mm left out some details. He wasn't carrying FMJ. He was carrying some of the hard cast 9mm ammo out there, that will penetrate 36+ inches. Bullet design is almost always way more important that the ballistics of the caliber itself.
Best idea is to carry bear spray as well as a revolver.
The main purpose of HC bullets is to penetrate the skull.
Desert eagle?