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  • Zeiss700
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    • Feb 2011
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    Is 12ga slug enough for bear ?

    I don't know much about slugs but I'll be taking my shotgun to Alaska for protection.
    What would be a good round for my 12ga pump action ?
    Must be enough for grizzly
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    stitchnicklas
    Calguns Addict
    • Feb 2010
    • 7091

    better then a stick or karate...

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    • #3
      Laser Sailor
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2010
      • 614

      Originally posted by stitchnicklas
      better then a stick or karate...
      Karate works . . . .

      Common sense is so rare these days that it really ought to be classified as a superpower.
      ATTN FEDERAL AGENTS: I DON'T ACTUALLY OWN ANY GUNS, I'M JUST HERE FOR THE EGO BOOST.

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        repubconserv
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        • Dec 2010
        • 3056

        If a shotgun is your only choice, nothing less than a magnum slug. If you have high powered rifles, 308 would be a bearly acceptable choice. 30-06 would be better. If you have a 44 mag or S&W 500, those would be great. Shot placement is gonna be key with Grizzlies though. Any non-vital shot with anything under 50 BMG will probably piss it off something nasty
        Last edited by repubconserv; 02-18-2011, 10:40 PM.

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          Bonecrusher
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 1273

          In Alaska, I wouldn't head out with anything other than my Marlin Scout Rifle .45-70 govt or a 44 Magnum Revolver.

          I know I wouldn't go out with a Mossy 12ga, I'd rather carry a large canister of Bear Mace, or go with a fat slow dude. LOL

          Sounds like a friggin great time though. One of these days...It's on the ol' bucket list!

          ETA: THE DUDE ABOVE GOT IN WHILE i WAS CHICKEN PECKING AT THE KEYBOARD, BUT 100% AGREE.
          Last edited by Bonecrusher; 02-18-2011, 10:45 PM.
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          • #6
            Ronin2
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            • Jan 2011
            • 5563

            Stopping power is a combination of shot placement and penetration....

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            • #7
              Ronin2
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              • Jan 2011
              • 5563

              Originally posted by Bonecrusher
              go with a fat slow dude. LOL
              +1

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              • #8
                joeyant
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                • Sep 2010
                • 221

                Get yourself a box of these...






                And a brand new pair of these....

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                • #9
                  PutTogether
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                  • Sep 2008
                  • 2370

                  Originally posted by repubconserv
                  If a shotgun is your only choice, nothing less than a magnum slug. If you have high powered rifles, 308 would be a bearly acceptable choice. 30-06 would be better. If you have a 44 mag or S&W 500, those would be great. Shot placement is gonna be key with Grizzlies though. Any non-vital shot with anything under 50 BMG will probably piss it off something nasty
                  Are you saying that the .44 mag would somehow be better than a 12 gauge slug? How can a 200 or 240 grain bullet @12-1400ish fps be a better idea than a 437 grain slug at 1500-1600 fps??
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                  • #10
                    Hooligan
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                    • Oct 2009
                    • 335

                    Originally posted by PutTogether
                    Are you saying that the .44 mag would somehow be better than a 12 gauge slug? How can a 200 or 240 grain bullet @12-1400ish fps be a better idea than a 437 grain slug at 1500-1600 fps??


                    I know the bear defense is an endless debate- but I too wonder how people think a slug is lesser than a .44.

                    Those statistics don't even mention the larger diameter the slug has.

                    Guess the internet forums must debate something...
                    On the firing line- depending on the day, determines which side of the line I'm supposed to stand on!

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                    • #11
                      shooting4life
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                      • Jan 2009
                      • 5768

                      12ga slug would be fine. Just don't short stroke.

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                      • #12
                        repubconserv
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                        • Dec 2010
                        • 3056

                        Are you saying that the .44 mag would somehow be better than a 12 gauge slug? How can a 200 or 240 grain bullet @12-1400ish fps be a better idea than a 437 grain slug at 1500-1600 fps??
                        Absolutely not. Slugs would work just fine. Shotguns are kinda heavy and bulky though, so if you're gonna be backpacking/ hiking it's gonna be harder to sling your shotgun around and line up a shot, than it would be to pull out a hand gun. I know that yall are ninjas though...

                        but I too wonder how people think a slug is lesser than a .44.

                        Those statistics don't even mention the larger diameter the slug has.
                        Slugs will be deadly in the right hands, but dont forget they are super fat as compared to a 30 to 50 caliber bullet. They will have a lot of energy on impact, but they might not penetrate as deep, because of their sluggish dynamics. Again, slugs should work just fine if you get a good shot on a bear. my personal preference though would be a smaller, more compact 44 magnum.
                        Last edited by repubconserv; 02-18-2011, 11:54 PM.

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                        • #13
                          appagohm
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                          • Jan 2011
                          • 1123

                          To some of the above poster, are you kidding, how is a 12gauge slug less effective then a 44mag or s&w 500.

                          12 gauge slug should be fine, and a much better bear stopper then a 44mag. But avoid bears and only use your shotgun if you have no other choice. The force of a bears swing alone can take you out. i'll add details in a bit.
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                          • #14
                            jyo
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                            • Sep 2008
                            • 5316

                            When I was up in Alaska, EVERYBODY carried a large revolver (.44 Mag-.454 Casull) and there was always a 12 gauge or two hanging around the camp---flashlights too for night operations.

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                            • #15
                              repubconserv
                              Veteran Member
                              • Dec 2010
                              • 3056

                              12 gauge slug should be fine
                              Yeah
                              and a much better bear stopper then a 44mag.
                              Yes if you get a good shot. A smaller caliber will penetrate further though.

                              You're not going to tell me though that a shotgun is the best choice. Unless you are expecting a bear attack and have it in your hands, a handgun will be easier to draw and line up a shot. You will probably have a shotgun slung over your shoulder, revolver will be on your hip... which will be the more handy weapon?

                              @OP sorry for the tangent. Use 12 ga slugs, stay alert and stay alive.

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