Bear Defense

[Boombb]

Plan on doing it in one shot... dont screw it up

 

[sealhunter]

I've been around griz a fair bit, had two checking me out, and maybe had my gun pointed at one 3 times, ready to shoot..
A friend of mine was doing some pine beetle research and he got swiped.

Another friend got swiped on the back tree planting...

For the longest time, I hiked and camped in the mountains with no bear spray and no gun,..

Was I lucky? Just ignorant of the bears? or did I just not have an encounter, because bear attacks aren't common?....one of them is right,..???

The first one counting is key, and if you miss, number two will be the last shot, if you can get it off, IMO

That was quick with the pump,..were you on target?

I'd like to see someone from this forum who is fast on a bolt, post a vid...

 

[Boomer]

I'd like to see someone from this forum who is fast on a bolt, post a vid...

Well, its not the fastest and certainly not the best I've shot, but it makes for interesting practice for when targets race towards you . . .

The rifle is my .375 Ultra with 270 gr Hornadys at 2850 or so. The tricky part is tracking the target that began moving at 25 yards.

 

[Gibbs505]

It's all about nerves, have you got what it takes?

 

[mmatt]

Well, its not the fastest and certainly not the best I've shot, but it makes for interesting practice for when targets race towards you . . .

The rifle is my .375 Ultra with 270 gr Hornadys at 2850 or so. The tricky part is tracking the target that began moving at 25 yards.

That's a great idea with the target "running" at you. I gotta try that.

As for if I was on target with the pump, I dunno, I was shooting at the 50 yard berm with no target. (not allowed to shoot at the target stands with shot) I guess I should try it with slugs sometime to see, but if you watch the video closely, you can see my muzzle jump up a bit with each shot. I'm gonna have to work on keeping it down, especially with slugs.

I'll try again sometime with a target and slugs and I'll let you know.

Matthew

 

[sealhunter]

Boomer

It seems you have quite a smooth action,...a lot faster the I couls cycle with a 375 ...and lot better control during cycling with staying on the target,

If I can get a chance to get out today I'll put up a vid..

 

[Camp Cook]

Always like seeing that video Boomer thanks for posting it again...

Here are a couple of mine not as good as Boomer's but...

18.5" barreled Marlin 1895GS 45-70 loaded with Hornady 350gr JRN @ appr 1900fps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-AVr7gNmrU

26" barreled Rem 700 LSS in 375RUM with 270gr Rem factory RN rounds Leupold VX 111 4.5-14X40mm B&C reticle scope set on 4.5X...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8F51OIw8A0

 

[Levi Garrett]

This is how fast I can shoot:
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Now that the bear is pissed off from all the birdshot I just peppered him with, I'll throw my gun at him and try to outrun YOU!!



Matthew

not bad for 2 3/4 number 9 shot

 

[Boomer]

Hey CC, you should post your .454 video again. I like that one and am frankly awed by it, knowing how hard the 325 gr loads in my .44 jump around.

 

[Camp Cook]

Ok here it is but no laughing at the bear target...

I shoot the 1280fps 300gr 45 Colt loads appr 110 seconds and the 1500fps 300gr 454 loads around 430 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJOIRP_dy9c

 

[Levi Garrett]

Ok here it is but no laughing at the bear target...

I shoot the 1280fps 300gr 45 Colt loads appr 110 seconds and the 1500fps 300gr 454 loads around 430 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJOIRP_dy9c

Sweet setup very sweet , I wish I could shoot heavy loads that good

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Hey CC, you should post your .454 video again. I like that one and am frankly awed by it, knowing how hard the 325 gr loads in my .44 jump around.

Great picture. 'Elmer' would be proud.

 

[Camp Cook]

Here is a pic of the target when I finished with it for the day the last 21 holes are from my G29 10mm I drew, fired, reloaded and fired again as fast as I could and yes I missed it 3 times...

 

[Boomer]

I missed it 3 times...

Yes, but 14 holes are in the head! Nicely done.

I heard a nasty rumor that this could be the last year for our wilderness ATCs. Perhaps the removal of pistols from the ATCs a while back was the first step. I hope this proves to be wrong, but time will tell.

 

[MudChucker]

Well, its not the fastest and certainly not the best I've shot, but it makes for interesting practice for when targets race towards you . . .

The rifle is my .375 Ultra with 270 gr Hornadys at 2850 or so. The tricky part is tracking the target that began moving at 25 yards.

what a frikin hoot !!!

Im doing this as soon as I can..