ZackL
Regular Member
Okay, so, I've read a lot about bear defense lately and it seems that bear spray only works about half the time. So, beings I am spending much more time in the back country than I have ever before, I was wondering what the best, reasonably priced gun would be to carry as insurance. I have been looking at a Rossi .357, but I don't know much about the company or about what cartridge to use as I like the .357 as I can shoot .38's as well.
Here are my questions a bit more directly...
What caliber would you recommend for back country camping and hiking?
What brand of firearm would be a good bet?
What have been your experiences with said caliber/brand/both?
I am kind of leaning to an SP101 or the Rossi .357, but I'm still not sure if that's adequate against an angry bear. I'm going up this weekend and will only have my 9mm, any ammo that I should think about carrying in it while I'm up there?
Thanks guys.
Here are my questions a bit more directly...
What caliber would you recommend for back country camping and hiking?
What brand of firearm would be a good bet?
What have been your experiences with said caliber/brand/both?
I am kind of leaning to an SP101 or the Rossi .357, but I'm still not sure if that's adequate against an angry bear. I'm going up this weekend and will only have my 9mm, any ammo that I should think about carrying in it while I'm up there?
Thanks guys.
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