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Several years ago a father and son were charged down on the Funny River by a sow griz while packing out a 'bou. The son emptied his 45acp at the bear....and killed it. I guess you use what you have on you at the time...that being said I certainly wouldn't recomment a 10mm for bear protection....but it would be way better than a sharp stick! One needs to make as good an informed decision as possible and then live with that decision. For me minimal bear protection with a pistol starts with a 44 mag and 300 gr hard cast bullets. I agree with previous opinions that more than likely one will only (hopefully) get one shot with a real charge.

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• Brown Bear 10MM? Josh_AK Feb 27 2006
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  • Close Encounters CowlitzSteelie Mar 02 2006
    • Having Been Charged Moosenuts Mar 04 2006
  • If you can't get it done with one... Paul H Feb 27 2006
    • charges BRWNBR Feb 28 2006
      • B B pistol shphtr Feb 28 2006
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  • 10mm energy GunsmithRob Feb 27 2006
    • Treadwell Ed M Feb 27 2006
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      • info GunsmithRob Feb 27 2006
        • my 10mm... BRWNBR Feb 27 2006
      • 870 monster Feb 27 2006
    • 45acp vs. .44mag AK375HH Feb 27 2006
  • Bear pistol AK375HH Feb 27 2006
    • Hmmm.. Snowwolfe Feb 27 2006