Carry big. Good article. All silliness aside, this illustrates a challenge for a woods gun. Theres no chemical on this planet that will stop a determined grizzley, only a fool would bet his life on an aerosol. State officials have issued a permit allowing a rancher to kill P-45, a mountain lion believed to be responsible for the recent killings of livestock near Malibu, Calif. (National Park Service via AP) We dont know what caliber, make or model the handgun was. reviews, It can be very difficult to bring down a rabid animal. Dick Casulls brainchild improves the ballistics of the .45 Colt even in modern handguns and provides an entirely different performance level for those who can handle it. I have a short barrel S&W 629 that Ken Kelly modified. Same applies to the Redhawk if you insist on a DA. BTW the 2nd encounter was by a friend who was carrying that old M572 shots on a wounded grizzly same load did him in. heat treated WFN LBT now for these situations. I have a buddy who guided a hunter with a .50 AE to a brown in the late eighties when it came out and it was a disaster. your comments hold great weight with me!! shop reading and start thinking. bullets would probably only allow one shot, one handed. Absolute .357 Mag in a revolver for me is a minimum. Dating back to 1873, the .45 Colt will provide very impressive terminal ballistics when loaded in a strong, modern handgun. Just stay away from me because you are just asking for trouble. 1st Bullet passed completely through the animal head to rump. Option to use 45 colt 454 cas and 460 mag. They are considered important in maintaining ecosystems and controlling other animal populations such as deer, its preferred prey. 44 mag power in a high cap auto loader. This I know from personal experience! Get as informed as you can, and make the best choice you can. He saved them both, barely, with his .338 rifle. within the last 30 years, this doesnt necessarily need to apply to civilians. While out horseback riding, I cant tell you how many rattlers Ive killed rattlers with my 9mm. .38spl are pretty light loads. Beside, everyone agrees, and it has been my personal experience in bear (black only so far, but grizzly are about) stand-offs hauling out elk quarters in the Bitterroot Mtns that youre only going to get two shots and the extra round of a semi-auto (6 + 1) offers over a six-shooter revolver is a debate of deck chair arrangements on the Titanic. Although lighter than what one would think of as bear protection, the authors .38 Special is extremely compact, lightweight and portable. When the smoke cleared the bear knew where I was (on the ground) and headed my way. Once you get over 300gr. For actual hunting a big bear, 375 H&H; I guess I love the classics. It took two more rounds to bring it down, running about 60 yards. Not trying to be cute, but when you slaughter a hog, you shoot them in the head. They always seem to show up. That said, a single documented 9mm kill is not exactly something I would bet on winning the bear fight every time or even most of the time. 10 mm HAH why not hit the Bear with your Purse? Most exhibit the same irrational fear of bears as the rest of the country and irrational fear does little to generate rational ideas. No matter what anybody says, Shoemaker got lucky with that 9mm on the bear. Lions or parts cannot be taken out of Colorado unless inspected and sealed. C. After a Loss Depredation Permit Process. But it is is at an angle to wind between about 1 degree and 360 degrees, your changes are slim to none. fresh kill 1994 watch online. So dont go shooting just for fun especially on Kodiak. I believe that folks who do their own reloading can increase the powder and velocity of this caliber, but I am reluctant to try the beefed up bullets in a Scandium or polymer framed weapon. Nope, no way. Ill take the capacity of an auto loader in 45 Super, 10mm or Rowland any day. I called out local F&G agent. Bye the way thats 6 rounds of death spitting out of the end of that gun ! I had never shot a bear before , so I decided to put it down with a shot to the next. Penetration tests have shown that load to penetrate almost exactly the same distance as a standard hardcast 44 Magnum load. The dogs are most often released at the kill site, where they pick up the lion's scent and track the lion until it is cornered or climbs a tree. Their large hind legs also make them excellent at sprinting for short distances. He said while the animal tried to bite Pauls head, it didnt actually do it, only slightly clawing the boys back. Something I doubt the 500 or 460 blunderbuss allows. Mr. Massaro, it is men like you who make our country and our military great! that will allow the bullets to be seated and crimped .100 further out than factory specs. Mountain lions are a protected species in California. Thank you! Bears do not like facing off with skunks because their nose and eyes are two of their more sensitive parts. In my penetration testing I also included a 30 Tokarev as from my experiences in Vietnam I knew they were great penetrators. But these loads would likely destroy an old Peacemaker, or other similar guns. and I usually see a grizzly when I hunt almost within sight of Cody Wy. Even if it is based upon a reasonable extrapolation from current self defense doctrine. Yes, the first round was the fatal round but it didnt stop the bear. They want to second guess people. Curious if anyone has evaluated any of the older Cold War Warsaw Pact pistols. Mountain lions can kill adult humans along with large mammals. The bear was hurt so it couldnt run thank God abd CVA. A Sacramento Bee investigation revealed in 2017 that thanks to that language, Californians have killed far more mountain lions since Proposition 117 passed then they did before.. Great article. bird watching, hiking, backpacking, and enjoying nature. .357 magnum will probably work as long as you're not running into any bears .44 magnum is preferable. He killed the first recorded Texas alligator attack on a man on land EVER! Mountain lions weigh up to 198lbs, reach 30 mph at top speed, and only bite with a force of about 400 PSI. Mountain lions are normally very secretive and cautious. My mountain weapon is a 458 SOCOM, semi-auto, from a 8in barrel, eotech halo-graphic, green laser and 1000 lumen light, with a 300gr lead tip hollow point. Packing out is much less distance here in Wyoming where we huntbut the bears here seem to have much less fear of humans than they did in Alaska. They truly are amazing creatures: When you're out strolling in the woods, there's no way for you to defend yourself from a mountain lion using an air rifle. I havent seen any of his Buddys to verify his story, But they like Jack, they have all passed away. I wonder how much penetration that will make on a bears skull? Spent half my working career in Alaska, hunted, fished, hiked. You have been reading to many comic books. The Marine carried an AR15/M4 .223 REM/5.56MM. Next The lion did not attack further and the boys uncle shot at the cat. A picture shows a lamb and a mountain lion side by side. It seems to be a matter of carrying largest caliber you can for the situation, with the proviso that you be able to deliver sufficient rounds on target. Not like that should be a problem anyways. The grizzly and brown bears are a completely different story. took advantage of this for their hike the following day. Of course you can imagine the hysterical reactions that suggestion creates.. You must have a glutton for punishment! A 22 may kill a mountain lion, but a 44 magnum will kill their soul as well. hard cast bullets the 44 Mag. Absolute .357 Mag in a revolver for me is a minimum. A good friend used to go to Alaska to fish. First round 00 buckshot then slugs. Not being a cougar hunter, didnt pay much attention to it. . Bears have a way of sneaking up on you. Ruger, Expert trackers look for the following to identify mountain lion tracks: Three lobes at the bottom of the pad. You will only have only one chance to prove fluffy wont kill you. An old farm fence stopped the bear at 11 yards and gave me the chance to get that cap on. The issues penetration. But If I am packing meat, I carry it in a shoulder holster. I recommended getting a .357 Magnum or a larger caliber. When it comes to wheel guns should they be ported? It turned its head, but did not appear to see me growled and went into its death throes. A black bear sow protecting a cub from your invasion of their space will have her way with you till she decides shes done. That was my initial question as well. Chances are youll only get to use one? Personally, Ive only seen a grizzly bear from the comfortable confines of a vehicle, but that boar in Yellowstone Park made a lasting impression. Owing to circumstances at their place, I wasnt able to go. A moose attacked me on my property when I first moved here, but it was because I was trying to get close enough for a good picture really DUMB! feral hogs For self defense/house protection/ I saw a beautiful Blond one in Glacier Natl Park a couple of years ago. There are too many stories of people getting mauled by bears that charged right through their attempt to spray it, and they could never get to their gun in time once the bear hit. With respect to the brownies, I have reached out to the bear guides, residents and hunters for their wisdom and experience on the matter, to find out exactly which sidearms they favor and why. Two young men from SoCal (where else?) counter-shrunk chambers, and original factory Goncalo Alves target grips. While Snap decisions in day to day life are a bad idea.. You should also use common sense when traversing through these areas by avoiding mannerisms that could be interpreted by a bear that youre easy prey. That winter, I shot a buffalo @ 50 yards with 300 grain federal cast core in a ruger .44 carbine. However, two of those incidents resulted in fatalities. The 148 grain SC is great as long as it is a hollow base, and loaded backwards with the hollow base facing out. the vast majority of industry gun writers are basically shilling new gear and tend to exist in a repetitive echo chamber with little or no practical experience. I think anybody going into bear country should read the article about bear defense guns and ammo @ garrettcartridges.com This should answer most questions on the subject. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. A 10mm Glock is not going to be too . Same holster also. Radically Invasive Projectile G2 ammo works! Weve got them here in the Central Mountains of Utah. Sometimes I carry a .44 Magnum with 300-grain cast bullets, but never anything smaller for bear protection. A friend who guided in Alaska and the northwest, that experienced a number of charges over the years, told me that at 300 yds, a well placed 06 round would do the job, at 200 yds a 300 Win. Its been years since Ive regularly shot revolvers. Winchester lists their .410 GA slugs as 1800 feet per second. My hunting partner puts his faith in the Colt .45, and it will get the job done. I hope you dont take anybody with you in these fantasy hikes with your hair spray. That said, I wish someone would come up with a good ballistic gel/trauma plate simulated bear and test out everything from .22 LR to all the Dirty Harry stuff, .44 Mag and up. If you choose bear spray as your only alternative more power to you. . People living in neighborhoods around Nederland wonder why Colorado Parks and Wildlife can't do more to stop attacks on their pets. Supposedly it will go through armor vests, 1.5 inches of steel, etc. The first was many years ago when I was in Alaska. There is no doubt that bigger and more powerful handguns are preferable for hunting but self protection at close range differs greatly from hunting as it requires quick, often multiple hits, from close range while under extreme stress. 6. What can a .38 special kill? killed a mountain lion years back with a 3 inch 629, 240 grain hollow points, was not impressed. # 3. No HPs! Mountain lions are very dangerous animals that are capable of killing creatures larger than themselves. The experience led me to think about bear, cougar, and moose encounters that can happen on my property. A .38 caliber revolver naturally makes an ideal companion for fishing, camping, hunting, They have been conditioned to hear a gun and equate it to a free meal. of course be loaded and kept down loaded with .38 Special ammo (modern). Just no big name in the periodicals. Teardrop-shaped toes. I am also, by trade, a Professional Land Surveyor, so my work hours are often spent in the remote wilderness areas. Oaf, that was funny! Just food for thought Stay safe Brian. Now that we have hogs in the area, I want to upgrade to either an AR pistol in .50beo, a revolver in 500SW / 454Casull. After all that I have come to some conclusions about killing things with a handgun. In general, 10mm, .44 magnum, or better seems like the best choices (including .454 Casull). Does Bear Spray work?.. There was also a guy who used the Air Force M6 .22 LR/.410 GA over/under rifle/shotgun. Some dogs work together well enough to make a cat figure it's best to run but rarely will a pack of dogs be able to kill a cougar. With speed loaders in the hands of a competent shooter, the revolver can be reloaded almost as quickly as a pistol. Ruger alaskan, or Taurus Raging Bull in 5 or 6.5 ported, .480 ruger with 400g hardcast pushing 1100fps or more. He said he was not scared of all the trips he made. I live in Alaska and Ive turned a Glock 21 into a 460 Rowland. Our neighbor asked if I would come over and put it down. Lighter, cheaper, and much better statistics than any conceivable 38spl load. Any thoughts on this combo for bear country? Just my 2 cents for whats its worth. It provides some seemingly good info, but some is just confusing and troublesome. Babb said the attack occurred while the boy and his family were taking a break from riding all-terrain vehicles. He has 158 grain, cast SWC and SJSP flat point, +P ammuntion that are showing 890 FPS muzzle velocity on the boxes. Shot 3 whitetail doe in the noodle with that rifle, and it wasn,t graphic. You could get pretty close to a semi-auto .454 Casull if you had a .440 Cor-Bon Desert Eagle. A grizzly bear is a formidable foe, having no issue whatsoever proving its dominance over human beings. I mixed opinions about this article. A handgun was what you might carry out to take a dump at night to make you feel better. He put his mouth directly on top of his head, and I think if the head had been smaller, hed have been picked up.. It is the gun I used in the American Hunter Challenge Video where I make five hits at seven yards in under three seconds. Hollow points sacrifice penetration for larger wound channel . Can mountain lions jump? False economy at that point. News California Dogs Wildlife Pit Bull. And ditto even for herbivorous who often destroy and damage crops. Plenty of good options in DA revolvers tried and true .44 mag, .454 casull, .460 S&W, etc. As I think about it, I very well might start doing what commenter New Continental Army suggested: carry two guns. A neighbor, 1/2 mile away lost some pheasants to one. Phil, I cant locate that corner; theres a ******bear down there! Now, as surveyors, we carry machetes to cut the brush in between our survey stations, and we are rather proficient with them. For those worried/concerned about the weight of their weapon, I can say this, at my first close encounter along Frazier Lake, I couldnt have told you if my rifle weighed an ounce or 20 lbs! Si saw a black bear last year, and got lost running away from it. A mountain lion has slaughtered 27 lambs on a farm in Northern California but did not eat a single one. Again, please keep in mind that we only have black bears to contend with here in New York. If you carry an effective caliber/bullet combination for 400+ pound bears, wild boars, and feral hogs, you are carrying way too much gun for coyotes and small mountain lions. Roughly the same size as my 8 S & W 44 mag, but a lot more fire power. You dont need a laboratory test to confirm that it was behaving strangely. A member of the group shot the lion twice, killing it, Babb said. Can a wolf beat a mountain lion? He saw a seasoned Ranger carry the same rigging and said that was good enough for Him. Ammunition To Go : 50rds - 38 Special Federal LE 158gr. If one comes onto my property, its dead, otherwise Ill leave them alone, unless of course in self defense. If the mountain lion successfully ambushed a wolf, the fight is immediately over, and the wolf is dead due to a pierced skull or ripped throat. Schalow was 10 years old at the time. According to CPW, Colorado is home to between 3,000 and 7,000 mountain lions. P.J. Ill try 180s on my next cat. Little meat damage and with a WC or Semi WC will certainly do the job. Not to be the asshole of the crowd, but a Grizzly is an Ursus arctos horribilis as opposed to just the Ursus arctos, or Brown Bear. Lets stop trying to impress each other with useless specifications and gobbly-gooky BS. It is all filled with a bias against firearms.. Dogs' and bobcats' toes are shaped like an oval. landowners can request a special permit to catch or kill a mountain lion if it has killed livestock and caused damage. The young boy said he could not feel the teeth because they were dull, but Paul did feel the scratches from the big paw. Even had to qualify with it if you carried it as part of your job duties. Black bears and mountain lions can be killed if they cause death or injury to other people. When they were hunted with dogs in the 1950s and 60s, many were shot with .22 rimfire cartridges from both rifles and pistols. Funny how there is no mention of bear spray in all of this as it has to be the first option compared to killing and animal in whose domain you have wandered. The group was less than four inches and the ammo was full-power Winchester factory loads so it was full recoil. The animal became a little wobbly and went to a tree then moved toward Paul again and it was shot a second time. 44 mag is a minimum and it would have to be a DA version. Despite the firepower, these guys all tried to avoid brown bear encounters. National Park Service, via AP, FILE. Unless you are an expert hand-gunner with tons of real world experience.. carry a rifle and have the pistol as backup. If doing this with very heavy bullets a change in rifleing twist may be more suitable if longer ranges are expected. I usually carry it in a cross-draw holster that allows me to ride a horse or ATV. I am reminded of a survival show that aired a few years ago. Mountain lion study highlights. Your wife and kids will thank you. Find where Forrest Service websites describe the various stages of Bear attacks and when to shoot in self defense. Fortunately, another adult P.J.s uncle in the party had brought a handgun along and had left it in a vehicle that was parked nearby. 1988 a Montana Fish and Game Officer utilized same handgun to dispatch a Grizzly If a domestic animal (pet/livestock) is injured or killed by a mountain lion, the owner has the legal right in California to have the mountain lion killed. Native to the Americas, the puma, also called the mountain lion, cougar, catamount or panther, often shares its habitat with several other top predators, such as wolves, bears, coyotes and jaguars. I was able to aim and take the shot; it tore me up having to kill that nuisance bear that should have been relocated. Exceptional combo when paired with the right revolver and load. Its often with me in bear country and has made several trips to Alaska. My other handgun, my day-to-day gun, is a well-worn Smith & Wesson Model 36, in .38 Special. He put his paw on his shoulder. trunnis goggins wife; can a 38 special kill a mountain lion. The 357 mag is much better then the 40S&W as well. Almost all .460s are semi-autos. The hunting part mostly Brown bear hunting. Its a gun I have confidence in when .38 Special is great . Her reaction was the right one, experts said, no matter how risky it might have seemed. An attack by a pack of feral dogs is not anything like an encounter with a single individual or a shooting competition. As a retired, longtime USMC colonel buddy of mine reminded me a few weeks ago, you should be carrying, always.. Is it a powerhouse, as a bear cartridge? Department spokesperson Peter Tira told LA Times: "It's been a day-to-day, hourly kind of situation. Any bear is a big, tough critter and to stop them you will need to penetrate and break stuff like big bones or skulls. I call BS. I placed a dollar bill next to the track and took a photo. These people were lucky they didnt get rabies. I also have a Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt and I carry my hand loaded 300 gr hard cast bullets. Remember you can be turned into bear shit with in two days if you are wrong! I used them for too many years to be so. Almost no one practices with bear spray and almost no one can get their can to bear (pun intended) and spray within 4-5 seconds. I mostly use single action pistols in 44 Mag, 45 colt, 454 casull, and a Bowen 475 Linebaugh that is my favorite. Regarding my loads, Im partial to a 230 grain Federal Hydra-Shok jacketed hollowpoint staggered with 230-grain lead cast bullet, one following the other, the first round out of the magazine a Hydra-Shok. Worse is the comment on using a .38 Spl in bear country is better then no gun: BS, if your not prepared, dont go! If one only goes out when and where a mild breeze at most is at their back on a sunny day.. Well you get my drift. I stopped the pickup and as it went down the incline one shot hit the abdominal cavity and another between the shoulder blades, it crawled about two feet and died. This is perfect mountain lion habitat. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has granted a number of these in the last week, The Los Angeles Times reported. 1. I was carrying my S&W M-57 4 inch gun. Federal, into the Grizzly point blank range killing it. All shots were heart lung.The racoon dispatched with a .45 was knocked about 4 inches sideways, crawled about a foot and died, the racoons shot with the 9 mm flinched and continued staggering towards a brushy ditch and escape, I placed a shot between the shoulder blades as I had gotten behind it and advanced from the high bank of the ditch. I enjoyed the article. She hid, and downed it with one behind the ear at very close range, and followed up with five more (all the bullets she had) to make sure. to a .22 or .32 the .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutter is ideal for these purposes. No thanks. with my S&W 500 magnum. Big bears do not get big being stupid around people. Eventually, Ill get around to getting a .460 Rowland kit and chest holster for my 1911 and start taking that instead. Even for dispatching In the question of "Is the .22 LR Long Rifle within the ideal range of suitable calibers for cougar or . Great article, even better advise-44 mag super redhawk will be on my side when the opportunity comes my way. The .454 Casull is my usual choice as it provides a good balance of power with manageability. The BFR 45-70 was not mentioned. can of bear spray is your best defense, for within 50 feet. Merrill, Oregon (Klamath County). I dont think it is funny to not mention bear spray. the 45 Colt has the advantage. CCIs classic .38 Special shot or snake May 23, 2022 / by / in . That is a political and social problem.. hard cast projectile @ 1,300+ fps. Please reply. The rabid coons were like a drunk, or drugged as they did not acknowledge being shotAmmo used.45 corbon 185 gr hp + p. 9 mm Federal hydroshok 124gr. Big hand guns buck like a mule, and even though adrenaline is flowing, that big gun will jump and you will have to push hard for that second shot, The .460 Roland doesnt rise as much as the .45 Colt. Thousands of empty Ancient Churches that have been converted into libraries and or apartment buildings are testament to that. Predator animals act by instinct when challenged and hunt for food not to rob you or for the pleasure of killing you. Ill stick 8. I have both the Governor and a Public Defender Judge, but no steel framed .45 Long Colt guns. I had a face off not far from lake Iliamna with that combo and would not have traded it for the world. bear which turned on him. The 400gr cowboy loads are mild and I could shoot them all day. By the time I am loaded with bow, backpack, and tree stand, I am at 50 plus pounds and I am 50+. But, he says, for now, money is tight and he likes his old service size S . Always do your homework before entering any unfamiliar land, especially bear infested areas so you will be acquainted with these and other survival techniques including escape routes should you encounter an emergency situation. They called me to come over and look at the tracks. I shot that bear in the mouth without breaking a tooth on him cause he was popping his jaws whilst standing on his back legs trying to get thru the fence. Any suggestion that a 9mm or 357 magnum is any gun better than none in brown bear country is ridiculous. Mountain lions are a specially protected species in California. It is likely this mountain lion killed the lambs as they are readily available. Its not the bear in the fight, its the fight in the bear. 400g hornady JHP on a 300lb hog shot from front, while laying prone, went through the shoulder, traveled full length of body and exited hind-quarter over 2.5 feet of thick, dense, penetration. I was very intrigued by their weapons selection. Pretty cool! A woman was killed by a cougar, in Washington State a couple of weeks ago, while mountain biking. In ordinary life, people are much more likely to be attacked by another person, than by a mountain lion. I know Phil has seen more bears killed than I ever will, but he got lucky. Its jackass. wild berries and plums, and of course during hunting season (deer and elk for instance) His dad stopped a charging brown with a .500 S&W pistol a few years ago. Magnum revolver for not only armed defense against both two and four legged .357 Magnum revolver. I would take a 357 Magnum with hard cast bullets over a standard 45 Colt round. Most of the time if all you are trying to do is keep the bears from attacking you, wear bells on your clothing as the old timers did. All of these four-legged animals that have attacked humans are in my state: You have entered an incorrect email address! They only penetrated a 1/4 of an inch, while the .357 round went through the skull and ended up about nine inches deep in the neck. The shop will have something to shoot almost every time regardless of where you are. The ultimate outcomeof this predatory performanceisn't clear, but watching a puma stalking a pair of bull elk makes for an unforgettable sighting. But Garrett makes a round called hammer head. I want to be able to pump 8 to 18 rounds in his head as fast as I can. I have used the Casull to take a lot of game including several black bears so I understand the terminal ballistics of this cartridge pretty well. The yellow color was striking. I dont care if my hand probably wont wrap around the grip. Answer (1 of 2): Plenty of them. BTW chest rig is way to go with X frame revolvers. While not nearly as large as a puma, Ive shot three rabid racoons around here. The only real downside is there is not a good rifle to go with the 10 mm. Having to cock it every time I shoot. Thats why I would always plan to have with me.a friend who could not run as fast as me!!!!! As to the power of black bears, I shot a big boar with a 240 grain CVA slug at about 60 yards. People started carrying bear spray in that area. Unfortunately it seems that a sow protecting her cubs, as she is hard wired to do, is killed then the cubs are then euthanized, or as I prefer to call it, killed. . Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Again, his Smith and Wesson Model 66 I have had experience with all of them and know he is right on target. Cork Grahams rig. The reverse is not true. a Ruger Blackhawk, chambered in .45 Colt, stainless finish with a 7 -inch barrel. I carry my Ruger SP101 357 on me always, and when camping, I have my 45-70 close by. In the end the animals will lose as even the anti-hunting crowd will realize that dangerous animals cannot be tolerated around civilization as there is no room for both humans and dangerous animals or wild animals that destroy crops. How many miles can a mountain lion travel? Its getting to be real world, daily and wont get better until folks like us step up and step forward. And those advanced industrial countries will collapse when their native population collapses in 20-30 years. Even with the hottest 460 I find the revolver to be controllable. A 300gr bullet at 1000 fps has 666 ft-lbs of energy. Why not? 300 grains is on the low end for 50ae. Its got the velocity, but wonder if it would have the penetration? 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