.45 LC or .44 mag?

[Gatehouse]

I do believe Hornady manufactures factory loads for 45/70 quite a bit hotter than that.They may not be safe in a trapdoor Springfield, but they are factory nonetheless.

Nice try though.

Yeah, you also missed the point...

 

[Gatehouse]

Heretic, here.

Despite having a Guide Gun in 45/70, I'd prefer to have a can or two of bear spray.

From published accounts, grizzly charges were stopped as though they had run into a brick wall. Everybody walks away.

Everybody walks away if the wind isn't blowing in your face

 

[Ol' Smokey]

Everybody walks away if the wind isn't blowing in your face

Gas mask and a fan?