Thread: S&W The Governor (.410 Slug) or .44 Mag in Bear country?
View Single Post
 
Old 02-08-2011, 11:34 AM
Bomberman's Avatar
Bomberman Bomberman is offline
US Veteran
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Off the beaten path, PA
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts
Default
If you're going to hunt bear, I'd go with the .44 but if you're just carrying it for protection from the bear you'd be better served with a good can of pepper spray. I know I would have a hard time hitting a charging bear with my .44 mag and drop it dead before it got to me. OTOH, I'm pretty sure I can get a dose of that pepper spray in it's face (and most likely mine too) before I become lunch. Just my thoughts. Most likely, if I'm in bear country, I'm carrying both.
__________________
Have .44, will travel
Reply With Quote