Horsedoc wrote:
"40 caliber magnum ss pistol"
What the heck is this?
I believe that he is referring to a 40 caliber magnum, stainless steel (ss), pistol which would be a very poor choice when confronted by an angry bear. Much more likely to p*$$ him off then incapacitate. {Hard to imagine a worse scenario than an angry and wounded bear.} :S
If you have any hope of stopping a charging bear you had better have at least a 44 Magnum with the appropriate load, the 305 grain Buffalo Bore slugs come to mind.
A much better plan (you do have a plan when bear country, right?), would be to avoid them at all costs. Properly store your food, safely travel (as in loudly), through their turf and discreetly withdraw at the first sign of bear in the area.
:C
