Brent in Az
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I remember reading an article a year or two ago about black bear attacks. IIRC it was just like you say, almost always a predation deal.Wow, terribly unlucky for that guy. Black bears rarely attack but when they make the decision, they don’t stop easily and it’s usually about consumption whereas most grizzly attacks are about reducing a perceived threat.
Stay armed my friend.I'm not going to Arizona! LOL
ALWAYS!Stay armed my friend.
ALWAYS!
You don't have to give up the 1911. I love my Comander size 45 ACP, carry it everywhere. I actually shoot the 10mm Govt size better.Was black bear hunting in New Mexico several years ago. I was in a blind with my rifle clamped down in a tripod. A good size bear walked about 40 yards in front of me and disappeared as it went down the the bottom of the hill the blind was on. 10 mins later the bear was spooked and was running right at my blind. I pulled my 1911 off my side the fastest I believe I ever have. Safety came off, I thought to myself. I did not expect to kill a black bear this way. It came within 5 yards of my blind. It went away and that was the adrenaline rush of the trip.
I think I want a 10mm in lieu of a 45acp next time I go in bear woods. I'm still not decided, that 1911 as been with me through a lot of ups and downs.
Buffalo Bore 255gr. hardcast .45ACP. I carried those in my Glock 21 before I bought a Glock 40 (10mm) and carry 220gr. hardcasts in it.Was black bear hunting in New Mexico several years ago. I was in a blind with my rifle clamped down in a tripod. A good size bear walked about 40 yards in front of me and disappeared as it went down the the bottom of the hill the blind was on. 10 mins later the bear was spooked and was running right at my blind. I pulled my 1911 off my side the fastest I believe I ever have. Safety came off, I thought to myself. I did not expect to kill a black bear this way. It came within 5 yards of my blind. It went away and that was the adrenaline rush of the trip.
I think I want a 10mm in lieu of a 45acp next time I go in bear woods. I'm still not decided, that 1911 as been with me through a lot of ups and downs.
Mine shoot them OK out to 25yds, but much better within 10yds as a defensive load. They’re not a hunting bullet. I bought some Underwood 220gr. hardcasts with their proprietary bullet coating. They seem to function smoother than the Buffalo Bore hardcasts.I thought the Glocks didn't care for the lead bullets?
I'm using 230gr Winchester Ranger bonded ammo.Buffalo Bore 255gr. hardcast .45ACP. I carried those in my Glock 21 before I bought a Glock 40 (10mm) and carry 220gr. hardcasts in it.
That was my thoughts, have been looking for the right one. Have thought several times about making the call to Wilson or Nighthawk.You don't have to give up the 1911. I love my Comander size 45 ACP, carry it everywhere. I actually shoot the 10mm Govt size better. View attachment 540573
Black bears don't bluff charge. When they charge, they mean business. Grizzlies are thought to bluff charge about half the time.I remember reading an article a year or two ago about black bear attacks. IIRC it was just like you say, almost always a predation deal.