A 12 gauge shotgun loaded with alternating slugs and buckshot would be the firearm of choice for such a close encounter. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
I disagree. If you are within 12 gauge range with a grizzly bear, its all over at that point. Take your 870 and fire away at the grizzly Klink. You wont live to tell about it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
I based my post on published reports of what many Game Wardens and Park Rangers use when called upon to go after wounded and dangerous bears. After all, NOTHING speaks louder than actual experience! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> For hunting bears AT A DISTANCE a high-powered rifle would certainly be first choice. But up close and personal - I will believe what the folks with actual experience rely on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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