Would a guy be considered insane to enter bear country, black bear, not grizzly armed with a .357? I've been reading bear gun threads on other forums tonight, OK I am bored I'll admit. Some people say the .357 is good for exactly nothing and it's under powered, some say it's plenty for black bear if it is loaded with 180 gr or larger hard cast loads. I have my opinion, just curious for yours.
My opinion is that for hiking and camping where there are black bears the .357 would be adequate, provided you follow the rules for camping in bear country, keep a clean camp and don't provoke a bear. Chances of getting struck by lightening AND winning the lottery on the same day are probably greater than a bear attacking, but it can happen.
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Black Bear & .357
- Tom, 2018-10-30, 20:28
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- They have been taken with lesser guns BUT - Jim Taylor, 2018-10-31, 05:17
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now I am not an expert either, but I have danced with
- Gary Reeder, 2018-10-30, 22:43
- No wonder WB has nightmares about bear (nm) - Steve W, 2018-10-31, 08:18
- When I'm not on top of the food chain, bigger guns... (nm) - Huey, 2018-10-31, 06:39
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I’ve never been between a moma bear
- steve todd, 2018-10-30, 22:05
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I’ve shot 3 using rifles before returning to
- Drdougrx, 2018-10-31, 05:17
- Black bear - Alcorn, 2018-10-31, 05:57
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I’ve shot 3 using rifles before returning to
- Drdougrx, 2018-10-31, 05:17