Bear defence while flyfishing
- Thread starter Alberta Bigbore
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bears
I had for years an 870 Remington 1950 something model with a pistol grip and an 18" BBl, extended the mag capacity, sling mounted on magazine cap and pistol grip.
Road on the ATV in bear country was in camp and in tent while sleeping at all times.
If using for defense it will be really short range forget sights and long stocks no time to use.
Also short enough that it will be out of the water and a pleasure to carry.
You will find lots of 870 2 ¾” used in the racks these are actually better built in some cases.
Forget slugs as no time for shot placement buck is much better get the largest Buckshot available.
Take a piece of 3/4" plywood back up 10 paces and let her go.
If after this demo you believe Mr. Bear is not going to have a bad day try 2 or 3 shots in rapid succession.
I had for years an 870 Remington 1950 something model with a pistol grip and an 18" BBl, extended the mag capacity, sling mounted on magazine cap and pistol grip.
Road on the ATV in bear country was in camp and in tent while sleeping at all times.
If using for defense it will be really short range forget sights and long stocks no time to use.
Also short enough that it will be out of the water and a pleasure to carry.
You will find lots of 870 2 ¾” used in the racks these are actually better built in some cases.
Forget slugs as no time for shot placement buck is much better get the largest Buckshot available.
Take a piece of 3/4" plywood back up 10 paces and let her go.
If after this demo you believe Mr. Bear is not going to have a bad day try 2 or 3 shots in rapid succession.
Am using Norinco's 14" for bear defence while flyfishing. Tried the back-carry rig made like an inverted gun case and didn't like it on account of having the barrel-end in the water half the time and not being able to sit on a rock without clanking the end of the barrel. Something that will keep the barrel up and the butt down around the small-of-the-back is needed. The other thing I found is that one's flyfishing technique suffers, meaning I can't maintain the same casting ability with this on my back even though it's only about ten pounds.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I have a bit of an issue with a couple of these suggestions. If the bear is too close to get an accurate shot off with a slug, it is probably too close for the shot to open up. Therefore there is no advantage to using the shot. The shotgun must be used like a rifle at very close range.
The idea that a shotgun or rifle cannot be brought into action quickly when it is equipped with a conventional butt stock is not correct. The chances of getting off an accurate first shot with a pistol gripped shotgun under stress is less than zero - if you want a pistol grip, carry a pistol. the only guy I've ever seen who made good use of a folding stock 870 was a local helicopter pilot who worked with bear researchers and the CO's.
The idea that a shotgun or rifle cannot be brought into action quickly when it is equipped with a conventional butt stock is not correct. The chances of getting off an accurate first shot with a pistol gripped shotgun under stress is less than zero - if you want a pistol grip, carry a pistol. the only guy I've ever seen who made good use of a folding stock 870 was a local helicopter pilot who worked with bear researchers and the CO's.
- Location
- Kumankissmyass, BC
K98 said:A stroke of genius!!! Instead of starting yet another "Bear defence" thread start a "Bear defence while flyfishing" thread.
So what do you think would work on Zombies while you're out flyfishing?
A big iron on your hip!!
scout3006 said:Just as important as WHAT you're carrying as HOW to carry it:
This is a combination gun case/over the back carry scabbard.
A few questions:
Who makes and where can I find a scabbard like that?
Why haven't you finished your basement?
rant on!!!!!
I'm thinkin us "bear defence types" need our own forum....it would save the site the torture all the useless dribble posts from the Toronto snob "know it alls"....(I'll laugh my ass off when Toronto is declared a "gun free zone").....
guess what, all you barely house broke city snobs....bears are real live problems in the real world.....if you don't think so come for a walk on my trapline on the Yukon Border....unarmed of course....
rant off
I'm thinkin us "bear defence types" need our own forum....it would save the site the torture all the useless dribble posts from the Toronto snob "know it alls"....(I'll laugh my ass off when Toronto is declared a "gun free zone").....
guess what, all you barely house broke city snobs....bears are real live problems in the real world.....if you don't think so come for a walk on my trapline on the Yukon Border....unarmed of course....
rant off
