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MrIcky · 12-02-2009, 03:41 PM

I have a feeling from what I've read from Windy City that he's put in a lot of time in Bear Country. I wouldn't discount what he's saying for loads. The locals will give you varying advice but a lot of them say exactly what Windy City said.

My own experiences in Alaska tells me that you don't really want a gun with unusual ammunition. I would not want a .460 or .500 because I wouldn't want to have to delay fishing to find it.

I agree a handgun isn't ideal, but a .44 magnum is a good choice for a handgun. When you are standing in 3 feet of 35 degree water in waders you are going to be wondering where to strap the long-gun.

12-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#51
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	I have a feeling from what I've read from Windy City that he's put in a lot of time in Bear Country. I wouldn't discount what he's saying for loads. The locals will give you varying advice but a lot of them say exactly what Windy City said. My own experiences in Alaska tells me that you don't really want a gun with unusual ammunition. I would not want a .460 or .500 because I wouldn't want to have to delay fishing to find it. I agree a handgun isn't ideal, but a .44 magnum is a good choice for a handgun. When you are standing in 3 feet of 35 degree water in waders you are going to be wondering where to strap the long-gun.