Good cheap bear gun for Grizzly country

[greg vess]

338 Federal will get. It done. 599.00

Savage Arms 110 Engage Hunter XP Rifle

Savage Arms 110 Engage Hunter XP Rifle - Features: Their signature Accutrigger, a Carbon Steel barrel, a Bushnell Engage 3-9x40mm Scope, an Adjustable Length of Pull, and Weaver Grand Slam Rings and Bases.

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This is the perfect option. Add a reasonable scope or some fancy sights and release the 338 Fed. Cracken!

 

[Dieselt]

You don’t want anything with magnification scope if you’re not experienced, it’s very difficult to hit a bear charging if it’s close , you just simply cannot aimed fast enough. Get a 18.5 12g that’s why it’s the favorite gun in Alaska for grizzly

 

[Dieselt]

Polar or Kodak , get you a maverick 88 or rem 870 police trade in with some good slugs , you will not find anything cheaper that’s more effective

 

[greg vess]

You don’t want anything with magnification scope if you’re not experienced, it’s very difficult to hit a bear charging if it’s close , you just simply cannot aimed fast enough. Get a 18.5 12g that’s why it’s the favorite gun in Alaska for grizzly

I figured that and was the reason I recommended a pair of fancy sights. I prefer sights as well in heavy brush and when shooting at a moving target.

 

[jaxyaks]

I agree. To bad 45/70 lever guns are so high. I am telling you the Savage 300 Win Mag is the way to go. Maybe a 450 Bushmaster would be a contender. With like an 18-20 inch barrel for maneuverability. I think they are putting them into some bolt rifles now.

300 win mag would be ok...12 gauge might be better, the OP was looking for a handgun as well. I think that 338 would be better or a 375 H&H, but your not gonna find one at Savage prices more than likely. My personal combo is a 44 mag that stays on me, and a 12 gauge with appropriate slugs nearby in camp or on the ATV etc. 44 in a chest holster works even when casting a fly rod.

 

[lostchild]

I am of the opinion that deeper penetration and a larger energy dump will get you further to your goal.

That is exactly what she said.

 

[greg vess]

300 win mag would be ok...12 gauge might be better, the OP was looking for a handgun as well. I think that 338 would be better or a 375 H&H, but your not gonna find one at Savage prices more than likely. My personal combo is a 44 mag that stays on me, and a 12 gauge with appropriate slugs nearby in camp or on the ATV etc. 44 in a chest holster works even when casting a fly rod.

That's a good price on a 338. Put a good set of scout sights and you have a winner and a accurate one at that. That would be my first pick and a 10mm ( the one I own ) just because I now it reliably shoots every time. A 338 ain't no slouch. They called that a super round at River Bend Gun Club and won't even let you shoot that on that range. I think that says a lot. Plus buying a new rifle is going to instill some comfort of carrying a gun that hasn't worn out.

 

[greg vess]

I figure the 12 guage is a great option as well. The only reason I would pick a rifle over a 12 slugger would the off chance something else is in season and a possibility of walking up on whatever it is. Plus it would make a fine moose gun during season. Stuff is so high there you almost have to be financially independent just to live there and everything up there is priced through the roof.

I think the gov actually gives you money just to live there if I read that right. How is that for. Welcome Matt. Come live in Alaska we will pay you to live here. Reversed Taxation with representation. Wonderful concept! Brilliant!

 

[greg vess]

They call it a payout dividend based on oil exportation. In 2021 it was $1,112.00 dollars just to live there.

 

[Dieselt]

I think the gov actually gives you money just to live there if I read that right. How is that for. Welcome Matt. Come live in Alaska we will pay you to live here. Reversed Taxation with representation. Wonderful concept! Brilliant!
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