Southern Shooter
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I am looking at doing some deep backwoods "vacationing" in grizzly bear country. I am from the Deep South where such animals do not exist thus I have no experience with them. I was considering investing in another gun for self-protection. But, before doing so due to finances, I wanted to ask this of those with experience with such animals:
I have a bantum sized 20 gauge shotgun with a 22" barrel and capable of holding 4+1 2 3/4" shells. Loaded with 3/4 oz. slugs that at the muzzle are moving at 1600 fps with and possessing 1865 ft. lbs. of energy, would this gun be sufficient to take down a grizzly that is in attack mode? If so, is it more than marginal? Would I be wise to alternate slugs and buckshot in the shotgun magazine or stick strictly to slugs? What more should I be considering? Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
I have a bantum sized 20 gauge shotgun with a 22" barrel and capable of holding 4+1 2 3/4" shells. Loaded with 3/4 oz. slugs that at the muzzle are moving at 1600 fps with and possessing 1865 ft. lbs. of energy, would this gun be sufficient to take down a grizzly that is in attack mode? If so, is it more than marginal? Would I be wise to alternate slugs and buckshot in the shotgun magazine or stick strictly to slugs? What more should I be considering? Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.