another ??-would you feel comf. with a 44mag in bear country?

[ELKLOVER]

Just curious as to how many guys would feel comfortable with a 44mag in bear country? I know a shotgun would be better, but who wants to pack that? Basically who feels a 44 is enough?

 

[Chef]

I would feel comfortable with a 44 mag in bear country.

 

[Deadred7o7]

I would feel comfortable with a 44mag in any country LOL
Kyle
"If it moves shoot it again"

 

[RELH]

A 44 mag with proper loads will do the job. The biggest factor will be the guy behind the trigger being cool enought to place the shot where it needs to hit for stopping a enraged bear that is bearing down on him for dinner.

RELH

 

[sjhgraysage]

Most places yes. Kodiak Island, Alaska Penn. NOPE! .338 WM or larger please!

 

[mtmuley]

Here in Montana, I have settled on the .41 Mag. I think in the Taurus Titanium I can shoot it accurately enough to be effective with a stout bullet. But, as some say, save the last round for yourself. Seriously, I think the .41 is o.k. in the lower 48. In Alaska or Canada, something more potent than even the .44 might be a good idea for their bigger bears. But, I did read an article in a magazine I don't recall the name of, but the guy that wrote it regularly was in big bear country in Alaska, and he carried a .357. mtmuley

 

[crabcreekhunter]

You will be more comfortable if the front sight is filed off before pointing it at a mature Alaskan Brownie.

 

[ELKabong]

I'm comfortable anywhere with a pair of 44's around...