I'm trying to decide upon a revolver to be used for handgun hunting black bear. So far, I've come up with a caliber of .44 Magnum and a disired barrel length of 6." As for sights, I'm thinking a white outline rear, and orange front. Optics? Maybe a red dot, but I would at least value the ease of install. Being that I'm in Mass., the widest selection of revolvers I have to choose from are available from Ruger, and S&W. The choice between SA or DA I'm not certain of. I like the SA Rugers, but a DA seems to make more sense in this situation (pursuit of deadly game). I've carried a 50 oz. handgun, and it wasn't too bothersome, so weight isn't much of a concern. My hike ins will be in the neighborhood of 5 miles. Any suggestions or observations to offer?
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Bear: revolver?
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dixidawg
NES Member
5 mile drag outs will be a bit of a bear ;-)
I think the approved method in this case is to hike 5 miles in, find the bear, annoy the bear ala jacklinks jerky commercial, let it chase you for 4.75 miles back towards the car, and then turn and shoot perfectly with a quarter mile to go. Hint, don't forget the Nikes.
I haven't heard that in years!!! thanks for the memories.
11 years ago I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend. We walked nearly 2200 miles telling each other that same joke in different variations...
one-eyed Jack
Manufacturer
File the front sight off the gun. That way, when the bear takes your gun and shoves it up your ass, it won't hurt as bad. Jack.
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When it comes to bear go big or stay @ home. You look for the ideal shot, sometimes your chance comes @ 20'. If I were buying a new to me ( new or used) I would go for 500 mag power, no comparison to the 44. 5 mile dragouts. you should just kill that bar with your knife. Good luck
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rep308
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Bad Joke Alert!
Two guys are hiking in bear infested woods. One says to the other "I'm not worried about bears, I have a .22 handgun". The other says "what are you going to do with a .22 against a bear?". The first guys says, " shoot you in the leg and run".
sorry
re: 460XVR
Have you fired the .460 with AND without the compensator? Is so, can you offer a comparison of the sound level? From what I've been reading, the .460 does seem to be the more versatile choice between the two calibers.
Palladin
NES Member
If you are truly looking at a 5 mile drag, you should consider either a game cart, or even one of those cheap hard plastic kids snow sled to take with you. At the end of a 5 mile drag, the pelt will be pretty banged up!
