Yes it was.While I don't plan to go to Svalbard that was a neat read.
Not sure what that guy was doing in the last pic on page 11, but I'd hate to be him if that bear suddenly woke up
Yes it was.While I don't plan to go to Svalbard that was a neat read.
Speaking of recoil issues, if you are worried about it...you could put a Knoxx recoil reducing stock on it like I did on my 870. 3 in magnum loads of any type are no sweat. I had my gunsmith put mine one and I'll never go back.Thats gospel right there.
OP : How many rounds are you going/able to carry ?
Those brennekes or even the dupleks would be a great choice.
I personally have tried these:
http://ddupleks.com/index.php/en/1270-cal/monolit-32.html
But obviously not on bear ! You can see some of their penetration tests vs rifles here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-T_SlKM8_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um02l2SK6bU
The monolit is one tough cookie. I have yet to test a slug for penetration ( even my own feeble attempts) that did better.
Somebody mentioned the Marine model shotgun. Given your use, I can't think of anything more apt.
This logic is foolish and there is nothing definitive about it. I wouldn't make my choice based on that of an underfunded government entity. We don't trust them with anything else, why would we trust our lives to their choice in bear guns? By their own words, they would prefer to issue .375's but they are cost prohibitive. They can outfit officers with three or four shotguns for the cost of one .375. They issue shotguns because they are cheap and plentiful. NOTHING more. Certainly not because they are the best tool for the job.Here's really the only definitive thing... Alaska fish and game, who is in contact with big bears more than any other group of people, uses Brenneke's and an 870. If they're confident with it, I would be.
Not debatable at all. A good 400-500gr .45/70 is going to penetrate DOUBLE what even the best shotgun slugs will do.Another option certainly...but how much better with the right slugs is debatable.
A 5000lb Holstein??? I have to call BS on that one. No bovine gets that big. 3500lbs is a monster for any breed. The world record Holstein is 2500lbs.A Holstein bull has reached 5000 lbs.