Camping gun

What about strapping a holstered '94 Winchester 30-30 to your leg?
If carrying a rifle into Bear country is too much for you... then go with, and stay close too, someone whom does. Ever see the remains of bear attack victims?

That is correct. The one with the big bullets on the left.
 
A 357mag with hard cast bullets will drop a moose or a grizzly. It would not be my first choice I would want something with a bit more poop but the 357 will take down anything in north america. Its all about good bullet selection. If you are only going to have one hand gun it should be a 357mag imo. That and the 44mag imo are the two best handgun rounds on the planet because they are so versatile. Great from a carbine too.
 
.44 Remington Magnum Vs. Grizzley Bear?

Is there any proof of .44 Magnum stopping a determined Griz? What say Mr. Alaskan Game Warden? Heck. What do I know about a Griz that I didn't learn on television.
I can here Quit's now..."Cage go in the water...shark's in the water...Our shark....Farewell and ado to you fair spanish ladies...farewell and ado to...."
 
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1) For the non-Arizona people: We have almost everything here in Arizona. Boar, black bear, and mountain lion...

2) I would bet that if I saw an angry 'bar' coming at me I would not take quite as much time to set, aim, breathe, and fire as I would like to...

3) I like the idea of a weapon that I can drop in wet mud, sand, dirt, dust, gravel, steaming lava, water, beer... and pick up and field strip and clean in a couple of minutes...

....Which is why I almost have to go with a Glock 10mm.
 
I've got a Ruger Super Redhawk Stainless 9.5" in .44mag that is my hiking/camping/hunting side-arm.

Of course in WI the worst I'll run across is black bear and that's plenty for the .44mag but I wouldn't feel under gunned if I were in griz country either. I've heard and read enough stories about people who have defended themselves successfully against griz and other brown bear with a .44mag revolver so I'm not too concerned.

I've dragged the gun through brush, snow, mud and water. Heck I even dragged it through my own pile of feces one season (not on purpose obviously)! None of that has affected the gun's ability to go bang whenever I've needed it to do so. When I get back to camp I give it a good spray down with CLP, wipe, run a swab down the bore and cylinders and lube with Militec. I know it may be sacrilegious of me but I've NEVER had the gun fully stripped for cleaning... of course now that I'm thinking of it I might just go ahead and do it before the gun quits on me when I might need it most.

My idea of an ideal camp gun: my Ruger Super Redhawk in .44mag and stainless
 
it is odd, or i may be odd but my edc around town is totally different from my main camp gun. somehow a 9mm or even a 45 auto doesn't seem enough when you camp in bear country, even if they are just black bears.

when i camp i always take a 44 mag with me. it used to be my 7 1/2" redhawk but lately it is my 4" taurus model 44 because it is more handy and easier to carry. i usually include a 357 for my wife and a 22 of some sort for small game or plinking. i have never needed to use even my 22 for protection while camping yet my 44 mag gives me a warm fuzzy just knowing it is there.
 
my 44 mag gives me a warm fuzzy just knowing it is there.
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Are you sure that isn't the heat of your body, trapped between you and the holster? ;)

I know what you mean though. The gun I use for home/personal defense is a different one than for woods needs, most of the time.

I'm curious what loads you carry in your Taurus .44mag?

I like Buffalo Bore's Heavy Loads, Grizzly or HSM Bear Loads for outdoor defense. However, some of them are so stout they come with warnings about which guns can and can't be used.

I'd want to verify the load with the Taurus, but the Redhawk is probably good to go for any of them that are designed for pistols.
 
People place a lot of blame on caliber when its really poor bullet/round selection to blame. I have 38s that will shoot through an engine block and some that will hardly go through plywood. I don't have a problem with 10 mil. I think its one of the best auto rounds but I also believe its hamstrung due to limited selection of manufactured rounds. This could very well be ignorance on my part as I don't have a 10 mil and have not fired one in years.
 
When backpacking out of my cabin in the Sequoia mountains. I carry a custom 4" Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum with a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster. I used to use a "tanker" type holster but found the pancake style to be very comfortable and surprisingly concealable under an oversized t-shirt with room left over for backpack straps.

The Redhawk can shoot anything from light Cowboy loads in .44 Special for varmints and plinking to the excellent .44 magnum Garrett Hammerheads for aggressive animals with fangs and claws. I'm more worried about dangerous 2 legged vermin than 4 legged predators.
 
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People place a lot of blame on caliber when its really poor bullet/round selection to blame. I have 38s that will shoot through an engine block and some that will hardly go through plywood.
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that is a good, often overlooked point (by some). Ammo makes a Huge difference. Prices aren't always based on big brand names and/or generic ammo as examples; having the right ammo for your weapon is a must. Of course any ammo that works is better than nothing, but it is best to be as prepared as possible. It is one of the reasons why some people survive getting shot by 5 or 6 bullets. There are obviously multiple other reasons to, but that is sometimes one of them.
 
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When backpacking out of my cabin in the Sequoia mountains. I carry a custom 4" Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum with a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake holster. I used to use a "tanker" type holster but found the pancake style to be very comfortable and surprisingly concealable under an oversized t-shirt with room left over for backpack straps.

The Redhawk can shoot anything from light Cowboy loads in .44 Special for varmints and plinking to the excellent .44 magnum Garrett Hammerheads for aggressive animals with fangs and claws. I'm more worried about dangerous 2 legged vermin than 4 legged predators.
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I really need to get a 44 redhawk. I love the weapon + have room in the safe. I tried to buy a super redhawk alaskan one time but they were out of stock.
 
.44 Magnum vs. Griz. People have defended themselves from Griz. and Crocs. with .22 Long Rifle before, but those critters weren't determined to make the shooter dinner. So I say again...where are our Alaskan Games Wardens on the success rate on .44 mags and Griz? Rifle. Think Rifle.

Oh yea, for those that think .357 is enough...then why do some States require .40 cal or bigger when you hunt for black, and non black, bear(s)?
 
.44 Magnum vs. Griz. People have defended themselves from Griz. and Crocs. with .22 Long Rifle before, but those critters weren't determined to make the shooter dinner. So I say again...where are our Alaskan Games Wardens on the success rate on .44 mags and Griz?.
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The OP stated that the pistol would be used in the lower 48. Only a couple of which have browns.
 
"I'm curious what loads you carry in your Taurus .44mag?"

I don't reload so i carry store bought ammo. i have bought and used some of the high power brands you mention in both my taurus and redhawk with good results and no ill effects (if that was your real question). since i live in az i feel any over the counter brand is enough for our az black bears. if we were talking griz i might be more specific with my ammo. i usually shoot 240 grain hp thru my taurus (and redhawk) tho. btw, i there were some bear attacks here in the news lately at some campsites. the news said there was about 1 bear per square mile up in these areas i like to camp. i don't know if that figure is correct but it is what was reported on tv so it must be true ;)
 
Oh yea, for those that think .357 is enough...then why do some States require .40 cal or bigger when you hunt for black, and non black, bear(s)?
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Cause deeper penetration hurts more than the size of what you are inserting.
 
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