C5 Golfer Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 i do not know how the final chase went but a .44 would have evened the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 "I'm driving". "No, dude, I'm driving" "I'm gonna kick your butt ..." A friend sent me some pics from camping a couple of weekends back. A black bear, sitting up at the picnic table in the middle of the campground just like a person. "Dammit, where's my porridge??" It was awesome - shame I've deleted the email or I'd post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Classic example for the right to arm bears. Silly biped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 A 44 would probably piss it right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A 44 would probably piss it right off. I think the bear is pissed already - or getting there. Maybe the guy could run a little faster and shoot him right in the a**. Then he'd be really pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I think the bear is pissed already - or getting there. Maybe the guy could run a little faster and shoot him right in the a**. Then he'd be really pissed. I feel a chainsaw might be a more effective weapon but a 44 would certainly help. a 10 gauge with slugs maybe the best though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 i do not know how the final chase went but a .44 would have evened the game. Unless you tore out one of those big arteries to the heart (aorta maybe - not going to pretend I know ) that bear would still be munching you while you empty your gun. And I love guns, love 'em but no match for mr polar bear. http://vehow.blogspot.com/2008/04/all-around-ford-bronco.html He did get away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 The bear obviously didn't want him THAT bad. He was probably just playin around. Kind of curious and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A 44 would probably piss it right off. .44 special maybe if you can't shoot straight, which when looking at bear from close range is a probability, but the the impact force of a .44 rounds magnum or not will make nearly any animal think twice I feel a chainsaw might be a more effective weapon but a 44 would certainly help. a 10 gauge with slugs maybe the best though Have you ever shot a 10 gauge?????or for that matter a 12 with mag slugs??? that's impact...there is a reason why people hunted large game with big bore (nitro/alaskan) cartridges...hell even today rounds like .375 Alaskan are used for safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I feel a chainsaw might be a more effective weapon have you ever used a chainsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 .44 special maybe if you can't shoot straight, which when looking at bear from close range is a probability, but the the impact force of a .44 rounds magnum or not will make nearly any animal think twice Have you ever shot a 10 gauge?????or for that matter a 12 with mag slugs??? that's impact...there is a reason why people hunted large game with big bore (nitro/alaskan) cartridges...hell even today rounds like .375 Alaskan are used for safety I have a Ruger #1 in .375 H&H -- great rifle. but I guess if you want firepower one would go with the .700 NitroExpress if one has the intestinal fortitude to handle such a manly man's weapon. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ged4lz_Fw2Y&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ged4lz_Fw2Y&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I feel a chainsaw might be a more effective weapon The problem with a chainsaw is the reach. I'd rather stay as far away from a polar bear as I can instead of waiting for it to come in swinging range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 The problem with a chainsaw is the reach. I'd rather stay as far away from a polar bear as I can instead of waiting for it to come in swinging range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 have you ever used a chainsaw? never underestimate the power of a hillbilly with a chainsaw and alot of extra time on his hands <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWEfj3eiiIo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWEfj3eiiIo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverchick Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A .44 Magnum would probably keep him at bay for a little while don't ya think ;) Or perhaps a 30-06 could work as well :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A .44 Magnum would probably keep him at bay for a little while don't ya think ;)Or perhaps a 30-06 could work as well :) My 2 cents-- First off the Chainsaw would be ok up till the time the bear swatted it away like a fly. Second a rifle like a 30-06 is too long for close up work requiring pin point accuracy. My pick would probably in the lines ( assuming of course we are legal in the weapon choice) of a Auto 12 ga Shotgun with 00 buck shot. Least you could blind the sucker so he could not find you so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 maybe ya could throw him a sangwich and be your your way, mr bear doesn't look that aggressive <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n14BrxWoxYA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n14BrxWoxYA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> that looks like a film camera tripod, the bear is probably just looking for his per diem:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A .44 Magnum would probably keep him at bay for a little while don't ya think ;)Or perhaps a 30-06 could work as well :) I think they hit this poor lion three times before he made it to the men. And three or four times after before he went down. They don't hunt lions:angryfire with a .44 or .30-06, don't remember the caliber but it was not small. Average weight adult male African lion 400 to 500 lbs. Average weight polar bear female 500 lbs and males tend to push closer to 900. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 375 H&H is probably my favorite gun. is it legal to **** ammo? I still have a couple boxes somewhere (I think) that I will never use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I think a couple of 12 gauge, 3" magnum slugs would make quick work of the polar bear. Nothing like having a 3/4" diameter slug slamming into you at close range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 what's up with all the hatin' on BEARS ? http://www.ptownbears.org/ <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jaivOHwoBc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jaivOHwoBc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <embed src="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/mediaplayer.swf" flashvars="pageurl=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/38858/&file=http://media.ebaumsworld.com/videos/2007/09/1190488645-110294-SNLDABEARSBULLS.wmv.flv&mediaid=38858&title=SNL Chris Farley DA BEARS&tags=michael,jordan,bears,football,foot,ball,drunk,snl,saturday,night,live,madtv,mad,chris,farley&description=DAAAAAAAA BEARS.&displayheight=325&backcolor=0x0d0d0d&lightoclor=0x336699&frontcolor=0xccccccℑ=http://media.ebaumsworld.com/thumbs/2007/09/38858-1190488645-110294-SNLDABEARSBULLS.wmv/0000000.jpg" wmode="transparent" loop="false" menu="false" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="425" height="345" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 never underestimate the power of a hillbilly with a chainsaw and alot of extra time on his hands<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWEfj3eiiIo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWEfj3eiiIo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> How did I know that log was going to turn into an eagle before the guy even started up the Husquavarna? It seems like the national bird's most enduring fams are chainsaw sculptors and tow-truck companies. I wonder how the eagles feel about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnisiWaya Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 It has been my experience (personally) that if you have a federal military arms collectors ticket, that a full automatic MAC11 can take down (cut right through the trunk) an old apple tree about 16 inches diameter, With one full banana clip. I do sincerely believe that would also stop a Polar or even Grizzly bear. One thing with the MAC11, If you plan to fire a whole clip in one long burst, you have to hold on very very tight and hold on to the strap very very tight. If you don't do that you will waste most of your ammo shooting holes in the clouds. Grandfather Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I would think that getting eaten by a wild animal would be a great way to go. I mean, talk about giving back to the Earth. Only when I'm good and ready, of course. Maybe I'll go to Tibet for a sky burial when my time is up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_burial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 How did I know that log was going to turn into an eagle before the guy even started up the Husquavarna? It seems like the national bird's most enduring fams are chainsaw sculptors and tow-truck companies. I wonder how the eagles feel about this? Here is a Golden Eagle <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7qenzhnZ0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7qenzhnZ0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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