“Stopping” bears with handgun or rifle cartridges

[Sld1959]

This is the story I always think of when I think up close bear stories. Other than one of my own which was not nearly so dramatic. I actually got to discuss this with Larry Kelly one time when I was at Magnaport, his company, getting some work done on a 44 magnum.

He was a true gentleman, and one of the pioneers in handgun hunting. He was the first hunter to take the African Big 5 with a handgun. He and his welcome dogs, always made a trip to Mag na port an good day.

Kelly Bear Attack and the Myth: Combination Defense Against Grizzly Bear

This is a combined rifle and pistol stop of a bear attack. When shot, the bear left and then died. Neither hunter was injured by the bear.

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[10mmLife]

Real grizzly bear charge handled in under a minute

 

[KillerFord1977]

Real grizzly bear charge handled in under a minute

Still give you a pucker factor of tenfold knowing he could close that distance in about 2 seconds

 

[10mmLife]

Still give you a pucker factor of tenfold knowing he could close that distance in about 2 seconds

Yes sir that definitely rates pretty high on the pucker scale.

 

[Recusant]

Nothing like taking on a bear bare handed! I bet there's a door on that porch now:

 

[Oaktree45]

I would never consider taking a 9mm in Grizzly bear territory and I'm surprised an Alaskan guide would.

Back in my younger days anytime I went hiking or fishing in back country I always carried my Taurus 44 Magnum loaded with CorBon 305 gr flat nose penetrators. According to the box 1300 fps. I never had to use them but I felt I could handle anything that might come at me.

I love shooting this revolver but because of the price and scarcity of 44 Magnum ammo I haven't taken it shooting for quite awhile. Prior to owning the Taurus I carried a Ruger Blackhawk 357 magnum.

 

[Bassbob]

I would never consider taking a 9mm in Grizzly bear territory and I'm surprised an Alaskan guide would.

Back in my younger days anytime I went hiking or fishing in back country I always carried my Taurus 44 Magnum loaded with CorBon 305 gr flat nose penetrators. According to the box 1300 fps. I never had to use them but I felt I could handle anything that might come at me.

I love shooting this revolver but because of the price and scarcity of 44 Magnum ammo I haven't taken it shooting for quite awhile. Prior to owning the Taurus I carried a Ruger Blackhawk 357 magnum.
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I have the exact same revolver. At one point I had the Taurus and a Super Blackhawk .44 w/10" barrel. I still have one of them, guess which one.

I do have a Blackhawk again these days, but it's a .357 mag.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Nothing like taking on a bear bare handed! I bet there's a door on that porch now:

A door on a screened porch! Is that a Navy thing? Sorry Navy guys. That guy's idea is like a screen door on a sub.