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What is recommended as a back up gun?
7/13/2009 11:39:35 PM
Going on an Elk hunt in CO. and am told the bear population is pretty large, what is the recommended backup gun?
Large cal. pistols or 12 ga shotguns with buckshot?
Large cal. pistols or 12 ga shotguns with buckshot?
7/14/2009 12:24:00 AM
10mm
7/21/2009 8:17:44 PM
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
7/21/2009 8:45:04 PM
Pistol
45-70
http://www.magnumresearch.com/BFR.asp
Just the "little" more umph when needed!
of course a 454 works also.
45-70
http://www.magnumresearch.com/BFR.asp
Just the "little" more umph when needed!
of course a 454 works also.
7/21/2009 9:41:50 PM
One big can of bear spray......If you're packin in that far, it's alot easier to carry than a heavy sidearm!!!
7/24/2009 11:36:44 PM
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
7/24/2009 11:39:18 PM
Originally Posted By Silverpatron:
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Law states it must be(for big game) .41 mag or bigger.
I think this is a good choice.
What unit are you hunting in?
7/25/2009 12:57:29 AM
Originally Posted By Silverpatron:
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
/thread
A 6" .44 will do all you could ask for in that role.
7/29/2009 2:18:58 AM
Originally Posted By berto187:
Law states it must be(for big game) .41 mag or bigger.
I think this is a good choice.
What unit are you hunting in?
Originally Posted By Silverpatron:
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Law states it must be(for big game) .41 mag or bigger.
I think this is a good choice.
What unit are you hunting in?
i should know the details shortly, what i do know is that it going to be almost a full day of horseback
8/1/2009 6:15:58 AM
Originally Posted By GreenM4Guy:
/thread
A 6" .44 will do all you could ask for in that role.
Originally Posted By Silverpatron:
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
Presumably, since you are hunting Elk, you have a large caliber centerfire rifle with you already. Either keep that with you at all times or get a .44 for when the rifle is cased or youre on the shitter.
i'm thinking a 6in .44mag is going to be the option.
/thread
A 6" .44 will do all you could ask for in that role.
How bout a 5.5"?
With something like these...300gr (or heavier) hard cast or JSP. Penetration is the key with scratchy critters.
8/9/2009 6:16:45 PM
While packing in AK I saw mostly 44 and 500s. You can buy at 500 at walmart in fairbanks hahahah.
8/15/2009 7:08:54 PM
For cryin out loud, it's COLORADO, little black bears are NOT gonna bother you....You are going to have a mega magnum anyway Tex, if you are going to shoot our fucking bears for sniffing around your camp, at least be humane and kill the fucker with your ultra mag, not some pop gun you will gut shoot em with in the middle of the night
Welcome to Colorado
8/23/2009 1:33:53 PM
Originally Posted By Bittner182:
While packing in AK I saw mostly 44 and 500s. You can buy at 500 at anywalmart in Alaska hahahah.
While packing in AK I saw mostly 44 and 500s. You can buy at 500 at anywalmart in Alaska hahahah.
fixed it for ya don't wanna make people think they have to go to Fairbanks to get one
8/28/2009 1:54:45 AM
Originally Posted By DVCER:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/DVCER/300px-US_M18a1_claymore_mine.jpg
For cryin out loud, it's COLORADO, little black bears are NOT gonna bother you....You are going to have a mega magnum anyway Tex, if you are going to shoot our fucking bears for sniffing around your camp, at least be humane and kill the fucker with your ultra mag, not some pop gun you will gut shoot em with in the middle of the night
Welcome to Colorado
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/DVCER/300px-US_M18a1_claymore_mine.jpg
For cryin out loud, it's COLORADO, little black bears are NOT gonna bother you....You are going to have a mega magnum anyway Tex, if you are going to shoot our fucking bears for sniffing around your camp, at least be humane and kill the fucker with your ultra mag, not some pop gun you will gut shoot em with in the middle of the night
Welcome to Colorado
Honestly if you've got a hunting rifle and you're dealing with black bears I see no need for anything more then a good .357,but that's just me.
Now if we're talking Griz? ok get the damn .50AE out!
9/4/2009 4:59:04 PM
You already have all you will need should you bump into a belligerent bear or cat, which isn't very likely. I never pack a pistol when I am hunting with a centerfire rifle. Coming from sealevel you don't want to have to pack anymore weight than necessary. Air is scarce commodity in Elk country, LOL.
I always pack a pistol, however, when I am just going up the mountain. YMMV
I always pack a pistol, however, when I am just going up the mountain. YMMV
9/10/2009 11:44:34 PM
Originally Posted By smokingun45:
You already have all you will need should you bump into a belligerent bear or cat, which isn't very likely. I never pack a pistol when I am hunting with a centerfire rifle. Coming from sealevel you don't want to have to pack anymore weight than necessary. Air is scarce commodity in Elk country, LOL.
I always pack a pistol, however, when I am just going up the mountain. YMMV
You already have all you will need should you bump into a belligerent bear or cat, which isn't very likely. I never pack a pistol when I am hunting with a centerfire rifle. Coming from sealevel you don't want to have to pack anymore weight than necessary. Air is scarce commodity in Elk country, LOL.
I always pack a pistol, however, when I am just going up the mountain. YMMV
I don't pack a pistol either if I am carrying a hunting rifle. Air IS scarce up here and frankly I don't worry too much about bears or mtn lions here in CO YMMV. If I don't have a rifle a 357 or 9mm usually is hanging off the pack.
9/15/2009 9:03:27 PM
Originally Posted By FiremanBrad:
One big can of bear spray......If you're packin in that far, it's alot easier to carry than a heavy sidearm!!!
One big can of bear spray......If you're packin in that far, it's alot easier to carry than a heavy sidearm!!!
Hahaha we would always ask clients if they new the difference between grizzly shit and black shit. Answer: Grizzly shit smells like pepper and has little bells in it.
