Minimum caliber for Sasquatch country?

[GatorFarmer]

Sure some people worry about bears...which do actually break into inhabited homes around here...and others worry about UN Blue Helmets, zombies, pr werewolves...but do you know what can happen to a good looking guy like me in Sasquatch country? Shudder.

Thus it is time to get a new Sasquatch rifle. I foolishly sold my Kevlar stocked CZ550 in .416 Rigby and traded away my .45-70. That leaves me with only .223 rifles....like bee stings to a Sasquatch...and in need of a .30 caliber and up rifle. I had been thinking about getting a new .308 or .30-06 rifle, what with general utility and all. Yet none other than Bob Gimlin felt his trust .30-30 would have been useless against Patty.

I see that I can get a decent deal on a Ruger Guide Gun in .338 Winchester Magnum. That seems perhaps a bit light for Sasquatch, big bears and werewolves though I am told it acts as well as Thor s hammer for dropping deer and elk. Both of which will of course kill and eat you and everyone you know and love if given a chance.... To say nothing of the squirrels, who secretly eat meat and are always up to something

But are the somewhat neglected medium bores, of which the .338 Win Mag is perhaps most popular, a good choice for general utility rifle...or either they a sort of neither fish nor fowl and too much for deer and too little for Bigfeet and big bears compared to a specialized stopper of the sort normally associated with big game?

I ask as for a not unreasonable sum I could obtain a Safari model current production Winchester Model 70 in .375 H&H, ie the king of the medium bores and perhaps having a toe in the realm of the stoppers.

Or was it a mistake to abandon to the .41 calibers and up? After all Ruger offers their Guide Gun in the new .416 Ruger and .458s, .45-70s and the like are readily had....

Thus the dilemna...get a scout type or patrol type .308/other .30 for utility AND then get a big bore rifle for unlikely eventuality...or get a single utility type medium bore rifle and be a bit over gunned for most things and risk being under gunned for certain unlikely things?

What say you?

 

[Muss Muggins]

Marlin 1895G in .45-70 is the ultimate Squatch rifle . . . Squatch are generally non-violent, and the mere sight of a large bore rifle should keep them away. A 12 gauge pump action shotgun loaded with slugs is also a good choice, as the sound of racking the action and loaded a round is sure to send the gentle, human like squatch running screaming into the next county . . .

 

[SC_Mike]

All my rifles but two are .30 caliber, either bolt or semi auto.

Not saying I believe in Bigfoot, I'm jus sayin.

 

[bagga]

bigfoot data base the county i live in has no sightings. i know, i know, we need to step our game up. BFRO Geographical Database of Bigfoot Sightings & Reports

 

[kwselke]

The gent touring around here with his TX shot Bigfoot mount claims to have used a 30-06. Personally, I prefer the short actions of the .308 Winchester, especially in carbines, but will not quibble the two cartridges virtues. Up where you are, you have the bigger more robust Sasquatch/Bigfoot sub-species. I would think a .300 Win-Mag would be the most you would need. Are you looking for a mount or simply personal protection?

 

[THE PILGRIM]

44 Special is my choice.
I will try to shake with the big fellow. (Right hand)
If he reaches for my throat, I will pull my 624 and shoot him.
(left hand)

 

[eyegots2no]

I believe that a 338 has the utility to be fairly powerful for a biggin, and then can be used for a long shot on almost any game you may encounter in the west, bear, elk, etc.---so it can do double duty.

A 375 would do as well.

However, I really like the 45-70 guide gun. That ammo would be very good up close with a sasquatch and can the above game mentioned at shorter ranges. Vary easy to reload for.

I hate that "trade" word.

 

[S42N8]

Hmmm....

I'd be thinking the reliable .30-06 for utility, and something that ends in Rigby for the Sasquatch/werewolves/unicorns. The latter are particularly devious, as they're cute, lovable, win your trust, then sprinkle fairy dust to distract you and abscond with your investments. Or so my investment advisor told me in late 2008. I'm pretty sure he was projecting....

OK, seriously. A scout rifle in .308 will suffice for most stuff, and go for a 10-gauge for the Sasquatch. If a 1.75 ounce slug at 1780 fps and 2785 ft-lbs won't do, then 18 pellets of 00 buckshot at 1100 fps should. I can attest to the 10-gauge's efficacy on those dastardly Canadian Geese at sub-orbital range. After that, pull the .500 Magnum for CQB. Five rounds of 500gr XTP at 1425 fps and 2254 ft-lbs will leave one of you dazed and confused from the muzzle blast, if nothing else. And iffn I ever find that unicorn, I intend to introduce it to my leetle friend...

 

[Salty RI]

I'm sure you have 12 ga a few slugs with some 00 behind it should do, if that doesn't work, I hope you have a good pair of running shoe's.

 

[walkinghorse]

A good looking guy in Sasquatch country might be served by having a beer glasses to loan out, making the said Sasquatch see more eligible targets of opportunity.
Therefore saving on ammo costs and having $$$$ to spend on becoming a party animal
Themselves!!!!! Priorities you know!

 

[snuffy51]

I still say you are more safe in Dangerous? animal country if you take a slow, fat brother-in-law with you.

 

[Xfuzz]

This....just make sure your being attacked
on a rainy day.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8fmhpy0z1U[/ame]

 

[jlrhiner]

Some really good answers here, which makes me wonder about a few of you.

My plan is to use a gun bearer, to tote that heavy squatch rifle. (I was training my grandson for this task, but he wanders off....)

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

If you look at the natural order of things. We know that Big Foot, Sasquatch, or Yeti, are capable of dwelling in the extremely cold and hostile climate of the Himalayas. It will live in Grizzly territory, this means: It will eat Grizzly bears but it stays away from Polar bears. Using this information as a guide, we can conclude that whatever will take out a Polar bear will take out a Yeti, et. al. Where a Grizzly gun may not be enough! The northern most native tribe had found no weapon to protect themselves from the Polar bears, so instead the kept a spare Social worker or park ranger on hand for such emergencies.

We also know that you are fond of Mrs. Gator Farmer, so regardless of her USMC trained social skills you should probably acquire a tall, harry, and smelly park employee to be the distraction while you grab the Polar bear gun. The gun should a sturdy lever action in a caliber of 45-70, 450 Alaskan, 500 Alaskan or 50-110. The older designed rounds need to be in the High Velocity loadings.

If though, you believe a large number of Big Foot have taken up residence in your neck of the woods, it might be better to use something semi-auto, clip fed and 20mm to 40mm in diameter. Good luck. Ivan

 

[Absalom]

A .22 should be sufficient. If you ever see a Sasquatch, slowly set down that almost empty Jack Daniels bottle in your hand, walk about 10 feet away, and shoot at the bottle until it breaks. By that time, the Sasquatch will have left, together with Elvis.

Trust me, I'm an expert, I've lived, hunted, camped for over 30 years now right in the middle of Sasquatch country.

 

[Doug627]

416 Remington Magnum for when it needs to be Dead Right There.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Who needs a gun?

 

[DWalt]

My Marlin M1895 .45-70 has always performed well against Sasquatch for me. Except it was stolen a few years back.

 

[rock_castle]

It seems to me that the best defensive weapon for a Sasquatch is a camera. Any camera.

 

[arjay]

I just carry a 45,I'm too lazy to hump a rifle around these hills anymore.

 

[kozmic]

I think I read that someone in California suggested that you don't need a gun to deal with a 'squatch. Simply hit a stick against a tree to call him in and then talk nice to him. He will freely abandon any thoughts of savagely ripping your limbs off for a quick snack.

 

[calmex]

I am told that if you go to the Himalayas and ask the natives if the perfect Sasquatch caliber has been invented, they will tell you "not Yeti."

 

[DeathGrip]

It seems to me that the best defensive weapon for a Sasquatch is a camera. Any camera.

Unbelieveable how they know what the conditions are for a perfect picture or film and how to avoid it. Very sneaky.

 

[billwill]

Watch the old 'Harry and the Hendersons' and you will be inviting the big guy home.

 

[e3mrk]

Undiscovered Species Law

Believe it or not it's true.

Undiscovered Species Protection Act

Whereas, there is evidence to indicate the possible existence of an undiscovered species a primate mammal variously described as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, an ape-like creature or a subspecies of Homo Sapiens.

Whereas, reported recent and past sightings, research by anthropologist, Primatologist, biologist, forensic experts, cryptozooligst, independent organizations, private individuals and the famous chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall support this possibility.

Whereas, the absence of specific laws covering the slaying, taking, trapping or harassing of said specimens encourages laxity in the use of firearms and other deadly devices and poses a clear and present threat to the safety and well-being of persons living or traveling within the boundaries of the creatures habitat as well as to the creatures themselves.

Whereas, for the safety of all, the carrying or dispersing of firearms requires a sense of responsibility to all surrounding individuals and animals. It is the shooters full responsibility to correctly identify the species before the taking of aim and or the killing of a species, therefore ignorance will not absolve the shooter of said charges.

Whereas, be it resolved that any premeditated, willful and wanton slaying harassing or any malicious activities upon such creature shall be deemed a felony punishable by a fine not to exceed One hundred Thousand Dollars ($100.0000) and/or imprisonment, not to exceed ten (10) years.

Whereas, in the event of the slaying or capture of said creature any and all (moneys) proceeds and revenues shall be donated to a state college for future studies and or the protection of said creatures. The rights and physical possession to the said creature shall also be immediately donated to a state college, for further studies.

 

[kwselke]

Believe it or not it's true.

Undiscovered Species Protection Act

Whereas, there is evidence to indicate the possible existence of an undiscovered species a primate mammal variously described as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, an ape-like creature or a subspecies of Homo Sapiens.

Whereas, reported recent and past sightings, research by anthropologist, Primatologist, biologist, forensic experts, cryptozooligst, independent organizations, private individuals and the famous chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall support this possibility.

Whereas, the absence of specific laws covering the slaying, taking, trapping or harassing of said specimens encourages laxity in the use of firearms and other deadly devices and poses a clear and present threat to the safety and well-being of persons living or traveling within the boundaries of the creatures habitat as well as to the creatures themselves.

Whereas, for the safety of all, the carrying or dispersing of firearms requires a sense of responsibility to all surrounding individuals and animals. It is the shooters full responsibility to correctly identify the species before the taking of aim and or the killing of a species, therefore ignorance will not absolve the shooter of said charges.

Whereas, be it resolved that any premeditated, willful and wanton slaying harassing or any malicious activities upon such creature shall be deemed a felony punishable by a fine not to exceed One hundred Thousand Dollars ($100.0000) and/or imprisonment, not to exceed ten (10) years.

Whereas, in the event of the slaying or capture of said creature any and all (moneys) proceeds and revenues shall be donated to a state college for future studies and or the protection of said creatures. The rights and physical possession to the said creature shall also be immediately donated to a state college, for further studies.

Washington State laws only apply in the State of Washington. Written by city folks that were never attacked by an undiscovered species I'm sure.

 

[k22fan]

8 mm Remington Magnum!

Knowing your 220 grain spitzers at 2900 fps have the trajectory of a 30-06 Sasquatch will not dare come close enough to blow you a kiss. It worked for me. I never saw him.

With larger bores nearly all boxes of bullets are packaged 50 to a box. With one or two exceptions 8 MMs are packaged 100 to a box making them the affordable way to meet the minimum diameter for Sasquatch. For lesser game you can down load Hornady's 150 grain spitzers to 2800 and it will substitute for a .308. Although I never tried it the books write you can even down load .32 Winchester Special bullets to .30-30 velocity.

Splitting the difference between 7 1/2 pound .30-06s and 9 1/2 pound dangerous game rifles Remington introduced their 8 mm Rem cartridge in 8 1/2 pound 700 BDLs. That kept them both portable and at production rifle prices. There is no big demand for them so you can probably find one that won't cost an arm and a leg saving you from a more dangerous animal than Sasquatch, a cash register.

 

[brucev]

Re: OP. In this area we live in mortal terror of zombies, werewolves and armadillos on the rampage. A loaded Red Ryder B.B. gun is at all times loaded with a spare RR handy if there is not time to reload. So armed we have been ready to repel any assault staged by any of the above listed threats. So far, so good!

Now, as to the fabled Sasquatch... we have not observed any here in the southeast. However, we routinely give attention to credible news programs from which we have been able to determine that such creatures are not more than maybe 12 feet tall. From what I gather, they don't weigh more than maybe 400 pounds. With that in mind, I have decided that if push comes to shove, I'll just jury rig a solution. I think a nice M-1 Garand loaded up with some nice reliable M-2 AP should be just about ideal. After all, it's like black, brown and polar bears... just put their pumpkin on the fence post and give them a third eye or an extra ear hole! Let a little air in! It'll do them good... have a real calming effect on them. If needed, a double-dose will settle everything.

Now... if any blue helmets show up, have no intention of wasting expensive ammunition. After all, that's what a M-1 buttstock is made for! However, if the squirrels around here put on helmets and start jumping on the roof... all bets are off! I'm terribly afraid of betting beaned by one of those tree rats w/ a green pine cone... or whatever! If that happens, I'll have to grab the 15-22 and go full Terminator on 'em! I can sleep peacefully at night knowing that I am prepared for these possible difficulties. Advise everyone to take these threats seriously and prepare appropriately. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[finesse_r]

Good Call

I agree with Muss Muggins. The best little Grizzly Bear gun I can think of is a Marlin lever action in 45-70. It will take anything on the North American continent. It is easy to carry and to handle, and very reliable, and it won't break the bank to buy one.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I would order a Atomic Blaster from Forbidden Planet Inc. Yeah, I know there's no such thing as an Atomic Blaster but then again there is no such thing as a Sasquatch either.