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What to bring vs. Hogs and maybe bears
- Thread starter Kyhoti
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Well .223 is used to hunt hogs but a bear not to sure. Guess if you have a 30 round mag of 77grain soft point it will at least slow them down..
Leave the 38 at home unless you're trying to piss em off? Lol
LR308 with 25 round mags full of Barnes TTSX ammo, the more the merrier. That wasn't on your list; but it would be on mine.
.45 with 255 grain buffalo bore
That Glock in 45 loaded with some +p .
Or some https://underwoodammo.com/shop/45-super-185-grain-xtp-jacketed-hollow-point/
Or some https://underwoodammo.com/shop/45-super-185-grain-xtp-jacketed-hollow-point/
I have hunted these critters in the past and can tell you they tend to avoid humans like the plague. None of these are a caliber you would choose to hunt these animals with but something is better than nothing. I'd call it piece of mind. Anyway, I would choose which ever one you were the most comfortable and accurate with, you know what they say about shot placement. Round count and ease of carry is another factor I'd consider. 6-38's in a revolver, are you accurate with double action shooting incase of a charge? or 8+ in a .45, 30 rds in a .223 pistol, do you have a holster for it?. Anyway most animals avoid humans and will be frightened off by noise or a good campfire. I've camped plenty of times in "dangerous animal" territory and have carried more than adequate calibers 44 mag, 12 ga, 357, .460 s&w and have never needed any of them. I did come across a black bear one time on a fishing trip as I rounded a bend in the river, I'm not sure who was more startled, but even though I had my 357 on me I never had to draw it. The bear tore ass into the woods upon seeing me and I continued to fish. When I camp now I bring my cc piece, which is always with me anyways, and sometimes a 22lr so the kids can target shoot. Hope this is helpful and have a great time camping.
A big knife
Duct taped on a hickory stick !
I wouldn't let that prevent me from getting a decent night of sleep while there, but since you are asking, the .45 would be my choice.
