Jeff Thomas
New member
I plan to go bear hunting in a couple of weeks with a good friend.
Plan to use a Marlin 1894S, .44 Mag. I'm going to mount a Leupold 2-7 x 33 scope, because my eyes aren't the greatest with iron sights, and I want a clean kill. [Being wildly optimistic that we'll actually see a bear. ]
Now, I have no idea what kind of ammo to purchase and sight in with. Without any other idea, I'd be tempted to choose a good .44 mag self defense load. Any specific suggestions for factory ammo (I don't reload, yet).
Any other bear hunting suggestions, stories, firearms suggestions, etc. are always appreciated.
While our bears don't get real big in AZ, it would be nice to have a nice rug.
And, is the meat worth sampling?
Thanks. Regards from AZ
Plan to use a Marlin 1894S, .44 Mag. I'm going to mount a Leupold 2-7 x 33 scope, because my eyes aren't the greatest with iron sights, and I want a clean kill. [Being wildly optimistic that we'll actually see a bear. ]
Now, I have no idea what kind of ammo to purchase and sight in with. Without any other idea, I'd be tempted to choose a good .44 mag self defense load. Any specific suggestions for factory ammo (I don't reload, yet).
Any other bear hunting suggestions, stories, firearms suggestions, etc. are always appreciated.
While our bears don't get real big in AZ, it would be nice to have a nice rug.
And, is the meat worth sampling?
Thanks. Regards from AZ