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Offline Midnight

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« on: June 28, 2006, 05:35:27 PM »
If one was to have to shoot a large black bear (estimate 250lbs) in thier own backyard, that was say, showing agressive behavior to loving wife working in vegatable garden, what might be the most practicle rifle to dispatch said bear? This shooting of course necessary as the life and limb of said wife is in clear and present danger and notifcation of local police or animal control would take too long.
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2006, 05:39:33 PM »
Hmm...30.06 prolly be good. Thats just because I have one. SHotgun with a slug maybe? 30/30. They shoot a prety big shell. I really have no idea about killing a bear. Just shoot it alot I would say:lol Don't make it mad with a .22 or something like that.
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2006, 05:41:18 PM »
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If one was to have to shoot a large black bear (estimate 250lbs) in thier own backyard, that was say, showing agressive behavior to loving wife working in vegatable garden, what might be the most practicle rifle to dispatch said bear? This shooting of course necessary as the life and limb of said wife is in clear and present danger and notifcation of local police or animal control would take too long.


Garand, FAL, M-14. At the range you will be shooting from a Bolt Action would not be my first pick. ;)
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2006, 05:50:37 PM »
I like the M-14 idea, M1 is nice as well... $$$$ I guess.

Unfortunately, the only rifles I have now are XR-15 and 10-22, neither of which I want to tangle with angry black bear.

In a real pinch, how well would a .45 with PMC Starfire SFHP do? That's what I have loaded in my usual carry gun, which is the most accesible (as in always loaded, not in a safe)
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2006, 05:55:05 PM »
Barret M82.  If I was going after a bear, I wouldn't step out of the car with anything less then a ****ing fifty in my hands.
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2006, 06:09:10 PM »
Just buy a dog instead.  Black bears are afraid of dogs.
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2006, 06:13:03 PM »
Mid, "no" to the HP pistol rounds. Those expand too fast on heavy boned critters. Hit him wrong and you might just P.O. him.

If you want this done, sure thing/one round, get a centerfire rifle with decent energy and the right bullet.

Any of the -.06 derivatives like a .270, .25-06 or the old reliable .30-06 would be my choice I think.
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2006, 06:15:43 PM »
I wonder what a claymore would do?
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2006, 06:36:47 PM »
on the first shot he drops, runs or charges.

it's the charge I'd worry about. Toad speaks truth.. but I'd still want a semi-auto to face a charge with.

Bou't time you got a real Rifle, Midnight. Now the wife knows it too. ;) Get a 30-06 Garand, you won't regret it.
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Offline Debonair

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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2006, 06:49:15 PM »
thread title should read "the right two bear arms" because what if you go shopping & the best one is sold out...
how about a bearzooka?
it canis whup major ass
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2006, 06:52:00 PM »
send pictures to stephen colbert.
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2006, 06:55:04 PM »
Do you have a 9-iron in your bag?  I prefer the 9-iron to the wedge in these cases.  If the black bear sees you with a wedge he's gonna assume you are bluffing and could possibly charge immediately.

Good luck.

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If you insist on using a rifle I'd call the local NRA office....oh wait...you did.  nm  ;)
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2006, 06:55:23 PM »
I'd use the 12 gauge with 3" copper solid slugs.  Knock down power up the yin-yang.
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2006, 06:56:33 PM »
A big one :)
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2006, 06:56:33 PM »
use grenades
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