Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va
Originally Posted by jorgeI
Originally Posted by kellory
Curiosity, from those who have faced bears, why is a pump shotgun with solid slugs or 00buck, not the preferred close in bear weapon? Fast handling, close in devastation, and a bead sight for fast sighting. Why choose a long range rifle for a close in job?


Because a shotgun lacks penetration, even on the relatively thin skull of the big cats.





This.


Gross oversimplification and generalization.

Standard issue for ADF&G bear control is a 12 gauge with Brennekes. They penetrate.



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