Interesting test, all things considered.
interesting but he should have used beef ribs. they are closer in size to a black bear's ribs. like he said, "bear's rib bones are easily penetrated." all rib bones are similar but the mass a bullet has to pass thru should be closer to make the test more accurate. still great info.
Thanks for the video IC.
The winner was obvious, however I did not expect the 10 to do so well. That reassures me.
My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.
Quote from: gandog56 on February 13 2017 09:02:15 AM MST
My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.
Then imagine how 16 (15+1) would leave you feeling...😜
Quote from: Rojo27 on February 13 2017 04:14:50 PM MST
Quote from: gandog56 on February 13 2017 09:02:15 AM MST
My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.
Then imagine how 16 (15+1) would leave you feeling...😜
Gor-asmic!!!! :P
Or trade the 5-6 round in after your confetti it ;D
Don't know of many real world situations where you have time for more than a shot or two. (brown bear). I did read an article once written by a bear hunting guide...he stated that 240 gr. hollow points were the best BECAUSE,...the 240hp would more often than not change the bears focal point from YOU to the place they just got shot... and that would definitely give you more time. I guess they are nasty enough on the receiving end to get your attention.
I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.
If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.
interesting
Quote from: Pablo on February 14 2017 08:08:14 PM MST
I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.
If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.
Well...................I just got a nice double action Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag. 5-6 shots. with a bear charging at me would have been hard with my Single Action Superblackhawk.
Quote from: gandog56 on February 18 2017 08:02:53 PM MST
Quote from: Pablo on February 14 2017 08:08:14 PM MST
I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.
If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.
Well...................I just got a nice double action Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag. 5-6 shots. with a bear charging at me would have been hard with my Single Action Superblackhawk.
Yeah but the SA is more accurate :P :o ;D :)) ;) :-* :P
Well, if necessary for a charging bear, I still want my DA Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull.
I've never had to face off with a bear and sincerely hope to never have to. However, I've met a couple of people that have in real life. They both carried 44 mags and both felt they would much rather have had a long gun instead, no equivocations. It's not volume of fire, it's a few accurate shots with enough penetration when the bear is charging (think 12 gauge with slugs). They run and climb so fast you're not likely to get many shots off regardless of magazine capacity.
This video kind of brings home the point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQSZ4c20KE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQSZ4c20KE)
I OPENED THE VIDEO, SAW HIM SITTING SPEAKING ABOUT BEAR FLESH SIMULATING TO US AS I SAW HIS SEMI AUTO AND HIS .44 MAGNUM BEAR KILLING REVOLVER WITH A 2 OR 2 1/2 INCH BARREL TURNED OFF THE VIDEO AS BS.
WE HEAR ALL KNOW A SHORT BARREL WILL NEVER GET THE JOB DONE INSTANT LOSS OF VELOCITY AND ENERGY.
Quote from: Big10 on March 04 2017 08:18:52 PM MST
I've never had to face off with a bear and sincerely hope to never have to. However, I've met a couple of people that have in real life. They both carried 44 mags and both felt they would much rather have had a long gun instead, no equivocations. It's not volume of fire, it's a few accurate shots with enough penetration when the bear is charging (think 12 gauge with slugs). They run and climb so fast you're not likely to get many shots off regardless of magazine capacity.
This video kind of brings home the point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQSZ4c20KE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQSZ4c20KE)
In California, you can not have a gun on you when you hunt with a bow. Of course, you can have a person with you that isn't hunting and has a gun. Makes no sense: It's California.
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Quote from: my_old_glock on May 02 2017 08:49:06 AM MDT
In California, you can not have a gun on you when you hunt with a bow. Of course, you can have a person with you that isn't hunting and has a gun. Makes no sense: It's California.
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And exactly how can a game warden know the buddy with the gun is NOT hunting?