bear guns??

[Boar]

you could google lightfeild shotgun slugs for their web site also. Boar

[jay83196]

Nice! Thanks for the slug info I looked it up and impressive ill have to try them see if I dislocate my shoulder.

[schmoe147]

Wondering what everyone thinks of takin a bear with a handgun. Be hunting inside 30 yrds with a 44mag.

[jay83196]

I tried last year with my S&W500 but no shots,

[Boar]

I used to carry one when baiting, i wanna take one with a handgun to add to my list of weapon takes. Boar

[KGPZ]

Rifle and BEAR:45-70 hands down.

[jay83196]

I would agree that for a rifle will give you a very large hole but my 30-378 has much more velocity and energy. So. I don't know???

[89Bronco]

Schmoe...I use a .44mag as well, for both bear and deer.

[PEATMOSS]

Remmington makes a 220 grain round for the 30-06 that I have found to be outstanding. I place my bait near the middle of a blowdown or make a "fence" of sorts with logs and branches to force the bear to walk broadside to me as it approaches my bait. I place my shot right behind the shoulder and none of the 9 bears I have killed have made it 25 yards. Most are down in less than 10.

[Archerysniper]

For a handgun as back up while baiting and bow hunting I carry a Ruger .480 I also carry it while im out west in grizzly country, I load it with 325 grain barnes expanders haven't had to shoot one with it yet but have taken deer and coons with it and it makes a mess.

[jay83196]

Both would work well!

[Neiko]

I have taken bear with a bow,rifle and a 44mag. 44 did the job but my next weapon is my Mossberg 535 tactical turkey gun I just picked up. I have shot bear with the muzzleloader but for some reason there was no exit wound and I could not find it so I am a little shy about using it again. After I get one with the shotgun I may try with the Muzzleloader. My preferred choice is Bow because it is nice to hear the death moan and not be deaf for it.

[bogwalker]

I know this thread is about bear guns but I think many guides would agree that a bow in the hands of the right hunter is the best weapon. If I was able to I would use one.