Zone1 Bear spray or python 50 cal?

[1srelluc]

I actually own a Marlin 1895 and it is a great rifle.

I finally found a 26" barreled version from 2007 in .45-70.

I ended-up going with a Williams Foolproof receiver sight on that one too.

 

[Donald H]

I finally found a 26" barreled version from 2007 in .45-70.

I ended-up going with a Williams Foolproof receiver sight on that one too.

A good rifle to look at, hanging on the wall.
And it will tolerate being touched in places that make most other guns feel uncomfortable!

 

[marvin martian]

You would be far better off with a lever action in .45-70. A Marlin M1895 Guide Gun would be great.

I have one sort of like this one but I opted for a Williams foolproof receiver sight. My example is older so it does not have the cross-bolt safety.

When bears are afoot, I carry a .44 magnum lever action with accompanying .44 mag revolver for close encounters.

 

[toobfreak]

Several of the local males look to weigh in at 4 to 500 lbs.... way the hell beyond any hope of defending yourself against one.

That's what they make the Weatherby .460 Magnum for.

 

[marvin martian]

I actually own a Marlin 1895 and it is a great rifle.

I do as well, in .44 magnum. I bought it used many years ago for $400, and I was shocked to see what they're selling for now.

 

[justoffal]

That's what they make the Weatherby .460 Magnum for.

Show me....

 

[ABikerSailor]

Yes....they are fast. Good post. Still not convinced that bear spray is best option.

Actually, bear spray is a better option than a gun. Not only do you not have to be accurate with it, but it is uncomfortable enough to make the bear want to leave you alone without making it feel threatened.

Wound a bear, and they will consider it a threat worthy of tearing apart. Irritate a bear (as with spray) and they will think there's something easier worth pursuing and the irritation isn't worth it.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

A regular Karen will do.



Why she is admonishing the bear you can beat feet.

She's trying to reason with a fucking bear...

 

[hjmick]

Defend yourself against a bear attack with a very slow overweight person on your walks into bear country.

You don't need to be the fastest person in your group, just not the slowest person...

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

This is actually a Smith & Wesson but they perform similarly. Most of the good videos about the python have been taken down.

Woah!!!
Some vintage Kentucky Ballistics!!
Looks like he was working out more four years ago.
It's crazy how much better his content has gotten over the years.

 

[gipper]

For me the choice is simple. I don't do bear hunting and actually I don't even approve of it. I don't go hiking in Yellowstone or any other place where I might cross up with an alpha predator like a bear. However recently in my neck of the woods the Black Bear population has become very curious and aggressive and can be found in one's backyard from time to time.
Several of the local males look to weigh in at 4 to 500 lbs.... way the hell beyond any hope of defending yourself against one. The local wisdom is to keep bear spray on you. I think that's pretty stupid. I intend to survive my encounter... people with bear spray sometimes don't. The python 50 cal is a definitive end to the argument.... Not going to need more than one shot...

What’s wrong with a tried and true .45? Cheaper too and ammo readily available.

 

[Missourian]

Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull.

 

[justoffal]

You would be far better off with a lever action in .45-70. A Marlin M1895 Guide Gun would be great.

I have one sort of like this one but I opted for a Williams foolproof receiver sight. My example is older so it does not have the cross-bolt safety.

More power in the rifle?

 

[justoffal]

Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull.

Geezus!

 

[justoffal]

Bear spray has been proven to be more effective than a gun. Why? Because bears are VERY fast when they decide to charge, and in the chaos, unless you are a VERY good shot and cool under pressure, the chances of just wounding the bear and pissing it off are high.

Bear spray? Has a high dispersion rate (don't have to be super accurate) as well as is a major irritant and will cause the bear to want to not be there.

Yeah, the bear spray isn't as lethal, but it's more effective because it's an irritant and will stop the bear quicker.

Spray first 50 cal after

 

[justoffal]

Bear spray has been proven to be more effective than a gun. Why? Because bears are VERY fast when they decide to charge, and in the chaos, unless you are a VERY good shot and cool under pressure, the chances of just wounding the bear and pissing it off are high.

Bear spray? Has a high dispersion rate (don't have to be super accurate) as well as is a major irritant and will cause the bear to want to not be there.

Yeah, the bear spray isn't as lethal, but it's more effective because it's an irritant and will stop the bear quicker.

Cherry bombs?

 

[justoffal]

What’s wrong with a tried and true .45? Cheaper too and ammo readily available.

Have to admit it makes sense. You think it's enough power?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Have to admit it makes sense. You think it's enough power?

The only reason I'd feel comfortable using my .45 is that it holds 16 rounds.

 

[justoffal]

The only reason I'd feel comfortable using my .45 is that it holds 16 rounds.

Rapid fire?

 

[ABikerSailor]

I'd still go with the bear spray. An irritated bear is much less likely to attack than one that is wounded.

Bear spray? Irritated bear who will think that the cost isn't worth whatever they might have been after.

Gunshot? Seriously pissed off animal that is looking to seriously hurt the thing that hurt it.