Has anyone shot a Bear with a 14inch Shotgun?

[pitdogboy]

Yup, it's yet another Bear defense thread.

The reason I ask is due to ballistics. I switched my fishing buddy from a 20inch Mossberg to a 14inch Fabarm. I understand I loss about 1000fps ish. Does that really matter?

We can discuss the pro/cons of it but I really want to know if any Bear have been taken with a 14inch shotgun.

I will still carry her as if I need her it will be a 1-3 shot super CQ situation.

Yup, another Bear thread...

 

[geologist]

I understand I loss about 1000fps ish.

Oh oh, that means my 1 oz slug is only going 700 fps at the muzzle? Better watch out cause it might bounce off the bear and put an eye out

 

[Gatehouse]

1000 fps???

I think that is unlikely...Not sure, but it sure sounds like you may have an extra zero on there...I doubt the 6" orf barrel makes a difference.

But, by all means, buy a bear tag and bring your 14" shotgun, I'll video you shooting abear and we will find out.

 

[Wrong Way]

It was a typo in the other thread. You *may* lose 100 FPS, but not 1000.

For all intents and purposes....no difference (performance wise).

 

[the_big_mike]

fabarm makes some beautiful shotguns

 

[pitdogboy]

Ahhhh 100fps makes more sense.

I am getting my CORE course done right now and should have my ticket very soon. I am/ was more of a bird hunter than a bear type hunter. I'll tag along and check it out anytime though! And I have a video camera!

 

[Grouse Man]

Nope, never seen a bear carrying a 14" shotgun.

 

[Beaver Skin]

Nope, never seen a bear carrying a 14" shotgun.

Boooo



I better start another thread as my shotgun barrel is only 12.5"! At the ranges we are talking, it makes no difference if the slug is travelling 200fps faster or slower - placement and slug design are FAR more important.

 

[geologist]

Nope, never seen a bear carrying a 14" shotgun.

Now you have!

 

[Ruger30-06]

Now you have!

Whats he hunting?

Bear?

 

[coyotebc]

Whats he hunting?

Bear?

Fishermen

 

[pitdogboy]

First Zombies now bears with o/u shotguns...I am hooped

 

[Balls]

Nothing survives a slug a short range!!!!!! You won't lose much more than 100fps if that!!!!

 

[Waterfowler]

Shot one with a 20" barrel. He went about 30 yards and let out the moan.

 

[Russ]

So......Would it be safe to say bear only carry 20" barreled shotty's and not so much the 14" and 12.5"?

Russ...