Side Arm Preference??

You may feel bad, but I wouldn't count on it to stop a grizzly that's intent on getting you.

I have a friend who put 6 shots from a .44 mag into a grizzly, and it kept coming at him. It was his hunting partner that finally stopped it with a rifle.

I think if the shot placement was correct it would kill a grizzly. I generally don't hunt in grizzly country. I'm more afraid of the wolves and mountain lions where I hunt.

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Originally Posted by NorthT

Hoping the 454 will fill the need ha. Do you think bear spray is better? I know to me a gun would make me feel better.

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Never had to use either, so I couldn't tell you. I felt safer with both!:p

In the areas where I hunt, especially in September (bowhunt) when the Green Leafy stuff is ready to be harvested, I am much more concerned about the two leg animals. By myself, I may or may not carry a pistol but with my daughters, I feel obligated.

September is a great time to get them out in the woods and at their age it is more about the crows/turkeys/does and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with Dad (4 and 7 years old) then shooting something. I am much more tuned into who is “farming” next to the creek than a bear or cougar. That being said, I really like my 1911 with an extra mag and a couple of snake shot in my pocket.

Bear Spray must be great, everything I read about it says it works. Man, I would be ashamed though, of being mauled with an aerosol can in my hand! Better a .45 at slide lock, I would think……

I hope i dont need either ha. Plan for the best, be prepared for the worst.

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Originally Posted by jenbickel

I think if the shot placement was correct it would kill a grizzly. I generally don't hunt in grizzly country. I'm more afraid of the wolves and mountain lions where I hunt.

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I didn't know you had wolves in the Bighorn's , yet...? What do you pack Jen besides a bow ? Or do you pack a sidearm ?
Probably like your first aid kit, nothing :)

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Originally Posted by HuntWYODon

I didn't know you had wolves in the Bighorn's , yet...? What do you pack Jen besides a bow ? Or do you pack a sidearm ?
Probably like your first aid kit, nothing :)

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Lol yes there are wolves in the Bighorn's actually. I always carry my .41 in my side arm holster on my pack and then I carry a lot of drinks and food in my pack.. Lol

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Originally Posted by jenbickel

I carry a .41 mag :) and I always carry it!! I had to use it last year while elk hunting solo. I got charged by a long horn.... Or this last spring when I went in to get my bear baits out and there was a bear eating at one and he decided to have a stand off with me, it at least makes me feel a little better especially with all our wolves. And one time we had an America's most wanted fugitive in the mountains living as a sheep herder and so you just never know who or what you may run across! I'd rather be prepared. It's worth carrying the little extra weight with to me!

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Dang Jen ! I do appologize ! I didn't read your previous post...Good job. I'm glad you pack a sidearm. :) And one with some power too.

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Originally Posted by jenbickel

I usually carry a can of bear spray also... I've just had bad experiences with it..and I feel a little more
bada$$ with my .41! ;)

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You are one bad azz woman no doubt ! I'm surprised you don't carry a S&W 50 cal. :)

The best thing to have with you is someone else with a gimpy leg who can't run.