What is the best slugs for bear protection?

For a bear defense shotgun, go with an 18-inch barrel and a reliable pump action. The Remington 870, Mossberg 500, and Winchester SXP are all offered in versions with shorter barrels and extended magazines. Buy premium magnum slugs like the Brenneke Black Magic, and forget about the new birds-head grip short shotguns.

Will shotgun slugs take down a bear?

Yes, technically speaking a slug-loaded semi-auto shotgun would be enough to kill a grizzly bear.

Are slugs good against bears?

Sure a slug will stop and kill the bear, if the slug hits the proper place. A dense load of smaller shot around the bears head or face area is sure to penetrate one or both eyes and stop the bear attack. The slug is by far more deadly. The shot is more forgiving, too the shooter.

Can you hunt bear with slugs?

Slugs seem to do okay on soft skinned game, but placement is still critical. I have seen one 475 pound black bear, one approximately 500 pound black bear, and one 700+ pound hog dropped with 12 gauge slugs. The first bear and the hog were hit in the near shoulder as they were quartering in at about 25 to 30 yards.

Will a 10mm stop a bear?

Glock 20. Some people consider it almost sacrilegious to recommend a semi-automatic handgun chambered in 10mm Auto as a bear-defense gun. However, the 10mm Auto is no slouch: it will absolutely do the trick if you place your shots properly. 45 ACP) is a very capable handgun for bear protection in black bear country.

What’s the difference between 00 buck and 000 buck?

000 Buck Ammo: 000 Buck Explained When it comes to buckshot size, there are typically eight pellets with a diameter of . 00, the size difference is about 0.03 inches, but the weight of an individual pellet can be as much as 30 percent more with the 000 buck – resulting in more energy per pellet and deeper penetration.

Can a 12 gauge stop a grizzly bear?

It is a common misconception that shotgun ammunition is a good way to chase away a bear. In reality, target or bird-hunting shot is an ineffective solution that often leads to unnecessary outcomes. Bears have relatively thin skin and shotgun ammunition can be extremely harmful and even lethal.

Would a 12 gauge slug stop a bear?

Can a bear skull stop a bullet?

Since the spinal cord is so small, it makes sense to aim at the brain. But bears have thick, strong skulls shotgun slugs or even rifle bullets may not penetrate. A bullet striking this area has the greatest chance of penetrating the skull, hitting the brain and stopping the attack immediately.

Can a 12 gauge slug stop a bear?

Same for a bone breaking shot for the shoulder or pelvis. Now we are talking elephant rifles in size and power to be able to stop a bear from any realistic angle. And yes, at close range a Brenneke 12 gauge slug is close to being an elephant rifle (but it slows down so fast it looses that ability past 50 yards.)

What’s the best shotgun slug to kill a bear?

Any 30/30, .270, 30-06, etc… will shoot through a bear’s skull. And that includes Brenneke 12 gauge slugs. A heart/lung shot will take quite a bit to actually stop the bear (instead of just killing it which even a .22 might actually be able to do.) Same for a bone breaking shot for the shoulder or pelvis.

What kind of gun to use for bear protection?

According to Nelson, the 12-gauge slug gun is by far one of the most popular choices for bear protection in the Alaskan bush.

How big of a slug does it take to kill deer?

In the case of the Trophy Copper slug I shot in Manitoba, it carries 1,300 fps and 1,136 foot-pounds of energy out to 200 yards, well above the 1,000 foot-pounds generally held as the effective minimum for deer-sized game. And sighted to be dead-on at 150 yards, the slug drops a manageable seven inches at 200 yards.