Its a sleeper that is not well known, but the ultimate bear stopper is the mighty .22 short.
There are several options for outdoor carry guns in this caliber. In the lower 48 except for Wyoming and Montana Grizzly country I usually carry this monster:
When in Alaska where the big boys roam I switch over to this beast:
The 4" barrel lets the round build up more velocity to really stop the bears cold.
And no there is no punchline here to use one of these on you hunting partner's leg
There are several options for outdoor carry guns in this caliber. In the lower 48 except for Wyoming and Montana Grizzly country I usually carry this monster:
When in Alaska where the big boys roam I switch over to this beast:
The 4" barrel lets the round build up more velocity to really stop the bears cold.
And no there is no punchline here to use one of these on you hunting partner's leg