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That stuff is actually pretty soft. Used some to make drip rail brackets for my boat, sawzall zipped right through it. I use the same saw/blade to cut up antlers and femur for chew toys for the dog, the comparison wasn’t close. Uhmw is the same way, resists abrasion and blunt impacts incredibly well, soft material to cut through though.How’bout hdpe cutting board? Would a half inch thick one simulate bone pretty well?
Statistically speaking aggressive black bear encounters are far more common lol
I think people get way too invested in the mythical best bear load when good bear spray is probably enough on its own.
That stuff is actually pretty soft. Used some to make drip rail brackets for my boat, sawzall zipped right through it. I use the same saw/blade to cut up antlers and femur for chew toys for the dog, the comparison wasn’t close. Uhmw is the same way, resists abrasion and blunt impacts incredibly well, soft material to cut through though.
According to @LuckyDuck all you need is a .40sw
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Dang it! I think I finally solved the puzzle.
As long as forums have existed- the proverbial question has always existed... "what is the best hiking gun"? I think I finally cracked the nuances behind the decades old question. The pistol has to be light enough... It has to be chambered in a caliber capable enough... it also needs to be...www.snipershide.com
Oh sure it blows the lungs outWell, in his defense, even 9mm has been successfully used to defend against a grizzly attack. 100% successful actually, according to these people:
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Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 Incidents
Using a pistol to defend against bear attacks seems to be a viable option.www.ammoland.com
Certainly not the most optimal choice, but has worked in the past.
If you want to shot at teddy with .22, you better cut your balls off first (you'll not need them afterwards)All you need is a single shot .22, giant balls and some wisdom;
Having attended highschool in Anchorage, I've had brown bear encounters! I prefer them from a distance, as a spectator sport. If I were hunting; 458 Win-mag or 300 Weatherby...If you want to shot at teddy with .22, you better cut your balls off first (you'll not need them afterwards)