.32 special for bear
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.32 special for bear
Do you guys think this will be enough gun for black bear..ill be hunting over bait sites at about 15 to 25 yards..im either going to go with the .32 or use a 12 quage slug gun.. I would really like to use the .32 tho..
thanx..mike
thanx..mike
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RE: .32 special for bear
Do you guys think this will be enough gun for black bear..ill be hunting over bait sites at about 15 to 25 yards..im either going to go with the .32 or use a 12 quage slug gun.. I would really like to use the .32 tho.. thanx..mike
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RE: .32 special for bear
I dont see why it wouldnt work at only 15-25 yards. The .32 has plenty of power at reasonable distances, it is just not known for getting out there and touching things with any great deal of accuracy.
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RE: .32 special for bear
Back in the late '80's I went to Canada bear hunting with a .32 Special. I took one at 5 yd. over bait. Dropped instantly. He never twitched. You can't kill them any deader. He was 13 yr's old and the skull was over 12" long.
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RE: .32 special for bear
Either will be fine.I have my Grandfather's 1894 long barrel 38-55 and want to wack a moose with it for nostalgic purposes.My Grandpa on my mother's side owned a .32 Special short saddle ring carbine as his only big game rifle and a distant Uncle was one of the first settlers in Peace River [Northern Alberta]ran a trapline and carried a .32 Special.Shot one grizzly with it that was hanging around the cabin and it pretty much died on the 6th shot with it's head between his boots so that turned him off shooting grizzlies.Probably needed clean underwear after that experience!.......Harold