AK Guide kills Grizzly with S&W 3953

[Out West]

Another bear thread! True story. AK fishing guide saves his clients from a charging Grizzly bear with his 9mm (he left the 44 mag at home).

I have killed enough bears to know how important shot placement can be, even with large-bore rifles. I was well aware of the limitations of my 9mm pistol, even with Buffalo Bore ammo. I was aiming for a vital area with each shot; because it all took place between 6 and 8 feet, they were not far off. But hitting the head and brain of a highly animated and agitated animal is a difficult shot.

See article for pics. Pretty amazing.
American Hunter | Alaska Outfitter Defends Fishermen from Raging Grizzly with 9mm Pistol

 

[30-30remchester]

Phil has lead an interesting life. For years I have read his tales of his life in Alaska. I have hunted big game for 50 years and seldom give more than a cursory glance at other gunwriters recommendations. Phil is an exception. Phil has done extensive testing on animals including whales. When he makes a recommendation it is from experience. One of the few people I would like to sit down to dinner with.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Good to know about that BB ammo, in a pinch.
Making more noise, to avoid startling the bear, might be a good tactic.

 

[Arik]

There is a guy on YouTube who shoots bears with a 9mm. He's an idiot but what he does is camouflage himself and let the bear get close then shoots him in the eye and laughs.

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[30-30remchester]

There is a guy on YouTube who shoots bears with a 9mm. He's an idiot but what he does is camouflage himself and let the bear get close then shoots him in the eye and laughs.

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All those idiots that shoot something and then laugh like little girls should be made to give up hunting till they grow up. I have shot many big game animals and the desire to giggle never crossed my mind. And it always puzzles me why people think a shot in the eye is fatal. It is not. A shot to the brain after it passes though the eye can be fatal. The eye can easily be shot and have no lasting effect other than blindness. I once saw a 2 pound cottontail rabbit shot through both eyes with a 7mm Rem Mag. and still be sitting upright.

 

[Arik]

All those idiots that shoot something and then laugh like little girls should be made to give up hunting till they grow up. I have shot many big game animals and the desire to giggle never crossed my mind. And it always puzzles me why people think a shot in the eye is fatal. It is not. A shot to the brain after it passes though the eye can be fatal. The eye can easily be shot and have no lasting effect other than blindness. I once saw a 2 pound cottontail rabbit shot through both eyes with a 7mm Rem Mag. and still be sitting upright.

This wasn't fatal and the poor bear ran around for a few seconds in pain and anguish before falling down ....and probably didn't die right away. That when he was laughing. I was so pissed seeing that. It still angers me thinking about it

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[kozmic]

Stop me if you've ever heard this one before...You can survive a bear attack with a .22....Just shoot your partner in the knee cap and then run like the wind.

 

[Texas Star]

Stop me if you've ever heard this one before...You can survive a bear attack with a .22....Just shoot your partner in the knee cap and then run like the wind.

That crops up every time we have a bear thread. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've read it here. And it's been on other boards, too.

 

[30-30remchester]

Stop me if you've ever heard this one before...You can survive a bear attack with a .22....Just shoot your partner in the knee cap and then run like the wind.

I have had a few experiences with bears. When I was 16 I ran away from home and ended up in the far north. While looking for a lost milk cow near the Yukon border, I walked between a sow black bear and her cubs. Now having read Outdoor Life and author Ben East I just knew my time on this earth was near an end. Without any doubt I know no bullet in a knee cap would hinder my exit. I do remember clearing the short man in front of me. I literally jumped over him. He was short and I was above him but I do wish there was an official Olympics judge with a tape measure. Would have been the only gold I ever won.