Yes, in the late nineties I lived in Alaska, I carried a s@w 629 mountain gun in 44 magnum while fishing, never had a bear issue, glad I had it with me
I never wept so hard for anyone as I did for my first dog, Annie, an Australian Shepherd. This was only a few years ago and still I’ll tear-up during every first snow of the year- her favorite time. I’ve only ever cried for a few innocent children who died despite my best efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq, but oddly not family members or friends. Even I was caught off guard by how hard I took my first pup’s death. I say all this to say: I feel for you and your family, Man.
I hear that Sir. They are family in every sense of the word, and we are a member of their pack. It sounds like you gave your Annie a great life filled with love and adoration, and honestly, that is a great life and all any dog can ask for. It took me quite a long time to move on from my last one. She will always have a piece of my heart, just as the ones before her. I am almost on my 4th decade, and on my 4th Puppa doo. I know my previous Puppa doos would all want me to show the love I showed them to another one of their kind. There are so many dogs out there that will never experience the kind of love, affection, and stability that I will provide to them. I will never be without a dog as long as I can take care of one and myself. I don't know your situation, but if you have the yard space and the time to devote to another Puppa doo, please consider doing so. Tell your new dog all about your past Puppa doos, and love your new one with all of the same magnitude that you have loved anyone else. It is a beautiful thing to be able to share such a feeling with another being. My dog is 100% love, and happiness, and she absolutely brings peace, tranquility, and joy into my life. I know my heart will break into a million pieces when she leaves me, but that just shows how much I loved her. They are worth every tear. 😂😂😂
I kind of learned the hard way what you just went over. I have a 5 inch SS Super Blackhawk that I carried around in black bear and cougar country in a chest rig. It works and carries great! Well I got invited to go fishing in Alaska! So what did I do? I went out and bought a S&W X-Frame 500 with a 4 inch barrel. I even had a very expensive custom chest rig made for it. The recoil was bad but I could handle it. I ain't no wooshy boy. Well my first day out that nice heavy leather rig wore all the hide off my chest nipples, and shoulder. My neck hurt! My back hurt! It really cut into the enjoyment of the trip. I carried the S&W 500 in a range bag for the rest of the trip. Two years later I went on the same fishing trip with my tried and true Super Blackhawk and chest rig. Mucho much better. I still have the S&W as a safe queen and pull it out for fools that want to prove their man hood! What you said about actually working and living with those big rigs as so true.
Sean. So sorry for your loss, it really hurts. We lost our number one dog on 2-23-24. Very good video with excellent information sir. Keep up the good work.
Diamond D Outdoors makes a chest holster In ballistic nylon that is what I use for my M&P 2.0 10mm with a 4.625 inch barrel with both a red dot and TAC Light/laser.
After researching the Newhall incident, that convinced me to practice a lot, and if I had to use a revolver for defense, I would practice every waking minute I had available
I shoot a 500 Linebaugh with a reshaped Bisley grip frame and custom grips made to my hand no problem. But the Missus found her limit with the 357mag. Both are better than throwing rocks or missing!
I agree with all of your points. A fellow once told me, "I feel a man should carry all the gun he can handle, I handle the 9mm well, so that's what I carry". We were talking about urban carry. I too, carry a 9mm on a daily basis. But when I go into woods, I carry a .357 magnum or a .44 magnum, depending on where I am. I may never venture into bear country, but if I do, I'll be carrying a .44 magnum. My 5.5" Super Blackhawk. I am comfortable with the .44 magnum. I feel it is enough for big bears, with the right load. But just barely. Shot placement is critical. Grizzlies are fast. Hitting one in the brain while it is charging you at close range will not be easy. The odds are not in your favor. I'd say the odds are about 50/50 at best. One of you is going to die. I'll call any man a fool who carries a powerful handgun into bear country without familiarizing himself with it, and practicing vigorously, thinking that handgun will save his life. If your life is worth more than a few boxes of ammunition, shoot a few boxes.
Top 5 things: 5. Choose a cartridge you are comfortable with and will serve you well for what you need to accomplish. 4. Choose a revolver platform and set it up for your needs. Cost effective of course. 3. Choose ammo that appropriately suits your needs. 2. Choose a comfortable and easily accessible carry rig. 1. Practice with your revolver a LOT!!!
Lived in AK for 35 of my 37 years of life. Been all over the state, from Homer to Tok to the Brooks Range hunting and fishing. I have three common calibers I carry due to my comfortability and knowledge of their performance (this is my personal choice, so your experience or needs will probably be different): .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, and a service-length 9mm Luger handgun with alternating hollow-point and FMJ ammunition. I tend to carry the 9mm and a revolver at the same time since it gives me both high-volume firepower with rapid reloads and a more powerful cartridge in the revolver for the bigger critters (I switch between the .357 Mag and .45 Colt depending on situation or perceived need). I use both single- action and double-action on the revolvers, and they have served me well in the many years I have been using them. Some would say the cartridges chosen here are unpowered, but my experience has been positive in testing and practice with them, and carrying two sidearms gives an advantage that one gun doesn't always have covered.
Yes I'm sorry for your loss and he's been my comfort dog for many years and he ran into the street and unfortunately the driver of the car did not see him in time and so he was a very healthy little boy dog and he's gone now and I still miss him every day
I agree with all of your points. Big bores are very different than carry guns and it takes a lot of practice to master them and how and where to carry them is also an issue because they are big and heavy.
Excellent video. In the spirit of "Big bore doesn't necessarily have to be big punishment" I think it is important to realize even at SAMMI pressures a heavy hard cast LSWC 45 Colt will break through hide and bone to penetrate deeply. Bullet weight and construction trumps sound and fury. Just reinforcing your focus on the right bullet. It is really easy to get distracted by velocity.
Now this was a great educational video!! I have a few big bores, including the S&W 500 Magnum. But it's more just for fun. 5 years ago, I bought the Taurus Ragging Judge Magnum in 410/45 Colt/454 Casull. I've had an S&W Govenor for quite some time now and here where I'm at and where I go hunting, the biggest I have to deal with is black bear. I bought the Taurus because I do intend once I retire here in a couple years, to go hunting were there are grizzlies. I got it now, so I have lots of time to shoot it to get used to it so I can really practice with it. I'm a big guy that can handle recoil, so I feel good with the 454 Casull in this Taurus platform. It lets me run a 410 with #1 buckshot incase it's something smaller and faster. Plus, with its weight and a 6.5 barrel, I can get back on target quick with it. As much as I am looking forward to going to hunt elk and moose, I really hope I do not have to use my revolver!
Well done! We live off grid in northern Idaho and bear are an issue. I love my super blackhawk but am guilty of not shooting as much as I'd like. Big bore ammo is not cheap, and while I carry the buffalo bore 44 mag +P+ hard cast, training with that ammo is out of my budget!.. Looking for a less expensive ammo alternative with similar recoil to train with... I'd imagine you can relate.Keep up the great vids!
My choice of platform to shoot 454 Casull was the 460V X-frame 460 S&W magnum revolver. It sports a five inch full lug muzzle brake equipped barrel. At 60 ounces it is most suitable to use 454 Casull.
This is well written and spoken. The reason for my comments is to thank you for the very necessary information on the different choice of ammunition, type of firearms used, and the dangers that everyone can face while hiking, hunting, fishing, and etc. I have read the articles on people that have faced black, brown, and the greatest, the grizzly bear. The testimony is very hard to read and painful, but the armed and well trained person faced the challenges and lived. Training with your equipment is a must. I am not a hunter and my training is the conceal / carry side. It gets hard too, we all must train to operate our equipment and handle our types of ammunitions. Adrenaline and energy levels are a major concern to everyone. We can be the best in our training and failure happens. Our abilities on shot placement, recoil, trigger management, and etc. must be improved and muscle memory needed, like breathing. Ammunitions ! The ammunitions development have grown and I love Ballistics, but I fallen short to handle over .44 magnum, but there are your .44 Specials or a good 10mm using different flavors of power. You’re the best and thank you.
Great video. Thank you for you time and effort. I live in Utah and ride my horses into the Uinta Wilderness area a lot. I carry a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt on my hip. I reload so I load 255 grain SWC with 23 grains of H110 it is pretty potent getting up to 44 mag speeds and power. I did cowboy action shooting for years so the single action is natural for me. I also have a Springfield Xdm Elite 4.5 OSP in 10 mm with a Kenai chest rig. Some times I really go back and forth as to which one to carry. Again I loved your video great job. Thank you.
I am so sincerely sorry to hear about you losing your puppy. Having been through a similar situation not so long ago, I know it REALLY hurts. Solid list. Would you be willing/able to do a full video about holster selection specifically for revolvers? I'm prepping for a trip later this year and I feel like the holster will end up being the last thing I lock in. Selecting the material should probably be a simple thing, but it's giving me a headache. On top of that, I don't really know the various manufacturers that well either....
Sorry to hear about your dog. I've lost one, I know the feeling. Great video with good information. For my needs in this area, I use an S&W Model 627 5 inch barrel performance center revolver, 8 shot 357 Mag, Underwood ammo, strong side hip carry in a Bianchi 5B holster. It's a great shooting gun.
I love my bisley vaqueros in 45 and 44. Ruger blackhawk and super Blackhawks are awesome. I also have a smith 629 4 inch 44 mag. I use a chest rig in the woods, plus it's easier while on a 4 wheeler. For most of us 357 or 44 magnum are good choices. If I lived in Alaska probably 454.
Sorry to hear about pecan. I've lived in Alaska much of my life, ruger Blackhawk or redhawk .44 mag, but only if i need to move away from my marlin 45/70
How is the plow handle grip on your BFR with the wood grips. I was thinking about getting the plow handle grips, but most people seem to like the BFR Bisley grips better.
my big bore carry for the field include a 44 & 45 cal black powder revolver and a .357 an .44 mag revolver. Both black powder revolvers use 200 grain semi-wadcutter bullets, the 45 a hollow point
i have heard other guntoobers also mention someones height in relevance to them being able to handle recoil. hand size and strength and body weight are factors. But i know plenty of tall guys that are total wimps. i am only 5'9" and 205lb. and i dont even feel recoil until i get too 458 win mag.
@LBrawn - Totally true. I know some fellas bigger than me that won't even tolerate the .44 Magnum. It really is up to the individual on how much gun they can handle.
My choice for my EDC is my Taurus Tracker .44. The box says it has a 4" bbl, but that's somewhat misleading, as approx. the last inch of barrel consists of a vented expansion chamber, making this revolver essentially a 3" bbl. Actually, not a real problem, as the extra length adds to the balance. Something I rarely hear from revolver fans is that revolvers may be set up for varying needs within their cylinder capacities. For instance, when I go "walkabout" in the eastern Wyoming woods, where we live, I tend to load three warmed up .44 Specials with 200 grain HPs loaded to an average of 1080 fps. for around 518 fpe. The remaining two rounds are usually .44 mag loads with the same 200 gr. hp at around 1450 fps for around 934 fpe. If I'm up in the western mountains of Wyoming, I'll probably be carrying something befitting the fact that I might possibly run into some critter with malevolent intent. I have practiced with loadings like this many times, so I always know what to expect. If one loads their revolver this way, they should, as you so adroitly put it, practice a LOT!
I'm 5'9 170 ish pounds and I'm comfy with up to 500 bushwacker but I will stick with my ruger super blackhawk in 44 magnum or my glock 20 in 10mm. I have 2000 rounds from my ruger super blackhawk and I trust it.
I’m 5’9,265 lbs, so I would go with a BFR, chambered in.500 Bushwhacker, if I didn’t have a rifle handy, of course. Like you said, you must get proficient with your weapon of choice.
Hit the range and practice, are the first 5 things you should do. Fom what I observe, a lot of people have the basic mechanics incorrect such has grip, posture and stance. The height/weight notion doesnt make sense to me either, practice would mitigate that issue.
I've never been in territory where there were bears or anything, but I think a 255gr hardcast lfn at 950fps 45lc would be capable of pretty much most of these situations!!! A colt or colt clone is fairly light weight and very accurate and time proven and in some places cheaper to buy ammo. Also in a ruger you can load 45lc up to or exceeding standard 44 mag loads!!! Just my opinion for what it's worth to anyone!!! Buyer Beware!!!
The era of the big bore revolver ended when the US Army and Navy decided to issue S&W .38 Special revolvers, and the UK Army went with .38 S&W revolvers during WW2. Europe was already on the medium bore bandwagon. The US Army kept the 45 ACP after WW2 because it had so many 1911 pistols and ammo on hand but officially switched to 9 mm pistols in 1985.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss Sean 😢 So, even though I'm a revolver guy and own some very powerful big bores I have to say that big boomer revolvers aren't necessary for trail defense in 99% of the world. And certainly not the US. Yes, they are the handgun choice for places where big bears roam. And maybe even something like moose or bison in some instances. But with today's choices in ammunition and cartridges for auto loaders, (some of which you've covered in detail on the channel) a good reliable semi auto in 10mm, .45 super, .460 Rowland, .40 super is more than sufficient. And in my opinion a better option when the predator is bipedal. Where I am in the North East US, black bears are probably the largest threat we're likely to encounter. Although moose can be quite aggressive at times. And my go to trail/woods gun is a .45 super commander with a 250gr cast swc @ 1200 fps. And it's more than enough for anything I'm likely to encounter. It gives me the option for a quick reload or even a switch to a mag full of JHP's if it's more suited to the job at hand and the situation allows. It's light, compact and mimics my EDC so it's far more familiar also having been my competition platform of choice for decades.
You start your comment by saying you’re a revolver man,.. But then explain through the rest of it why semiautomatic pistols are the best to carry?!… No……You Sir are not really a revolver man.🤷♂️
@@mikeseier4449 that's not what I said at all. And you know nothing about me! What I said is where I live, there's no need for the excessive recoil or level of power! If you could either read or comprehend you'd have gotten that. I'd be willing to bet that not only do I own more big bore revolvers than you, I'd also bet I have many more thousands of rounds through them than you as well.
A returning competitor for bear defense is the 10mm auto with hard cast. The Sig Sauer P320 X-Ten feels amazing in the hand, has the recoil of my 9mm with +p+ ammo, and holds 15 rounds. Given the high stress of a bear attack, having a 44 mag, but limited to 5 or 6 rounds, can make things very......interesting. Since you likely won't be carrying a lever action .44 mag rifle, your effective range for damage and accuracy with 44mag revolvers is about the same as a 10mm auto and having a 15+1 sidearm, that's lighter, faster rate of fire, and faster reload, you get a MAJOR advantage at the loss of a couple hundred fps velocity and a couple hundred lb/ft of energy at the muzzle. In a rifle, the 44 mag wins hands down, but in a handgun, the 10mm auto takes the advantage.
All your points are good. My problem with 10mm is reliability. Suppose in the stress of the moment you limp-wrist a one handed shot? Given the speed of a bear attack, you are majorly screwed. One guy accidentally dropped his mag. He died. Even expensive semi autos can just jam--maybe it got dirt in the works; maybe it was a bad round. Yes revolvers can have problems, but if it’s a quality firearm and well cared for that isn’t very likely. The only advantage is the number of rounds, but considering you aren’t likely to get six good shots off before you start becoming a snack, it may not be as much of an advantage as it seems on paper. Also, the 44mag is hells more powerful, though I wouldn’t pick it because of the weight and recoil. Too slow to deploy and for good follow-up shots in an emergency.
Your not getting 15 rounds off, then reloading. most likely just 1-3 shots , as the animals ambush you, and you won't have hearing protection on so you'll he disoriented after the first shot and be absolutely terrified. Because if the first shot missed or did nothing chances of death sky rockets in a brutal bear attack 😳
@@oscarbear7498 you'd be surprised how fast someone can fire off 15 rounds. Edit: also, it's better to have and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
yall forgetting the golden rule of dealing with firearms which is shot placement is key doenst Matter the caliber or gun rifle will put hole through things as too the pistol jus poke a hole in things but even a poke in the right spot can fuck your nervous system up on the body if you hit a pressure point so it's all about shot placement
Shot placement is #1 but caliber/bullet type is #2. Some bullets just will not do certain things against certain targets. I read an account of a hunter who was injured because he tried to dispatch a wounded elk with a 44 magnum loaded with 180 gr JHPs. He fired what was essentially a contact shot at the head; the bullet struck near an antler base, ricocheted off the skull, again off a tree limb, and struck the hunter in the hip. The safari accounts of John Taylor also have much discussion about the limitations of particular calibers and bullets.
Yes, in the late nineties I lived in Alaska, I carried a s@w 629 mountain gun in 44 magnum while fishing, never had a bear issue, glad I had it with me
I have the same S@W mountain revolver…. My all time favorite……….
I never wept so hard for anyone as I did for my first dog, Annie, an Australian Shepherd. This was only a few years ago and still I’ll tear-up during every first snow of the year- her favorite time. I’ve only ever cried for a few innocent children who died despite my best efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq, but oddly not family members or friends. Even I was caught off guard by how hard I took my first pup’s death. I say all this to say: I feel for you and your family, Man.
I hear that Sir. They are family in every sense of the word, and we are a member of their pack. It sounds like you gave your Annie a great life filled with love and adoration, and honestly, that is a great life and all any dog can ask for. It took me quite a long time to move on from my last one. She will always have a piece of my heart, just as the ones before her. I am almost on my 4th decade, and on my 4th Puppa doo. I know my previous Puppa doos would all want me to show the love I showed them to another one of their kind. There are so many dogs out there that will never experience the kind of love, affection, and stability that I will provide to them. I will never be without a dog as long as I can take care of one and myself. I don't know your situation, but if you have the yard space and the time to devote to another Puppa doo, please consider doing so. Tell your new dog all about your past Puppa doos, and love your new one with all of the same magnitude that you have loved anyone else. It is a beautiful thing to be able to share such a feeling with another being. My dog is 100% love, and happiness, and she absolutely brings peace, tranquility, and joy into my life. I know my heart will break into a million pieces when she leaves me, but that just shows how much I loved her. They are worth every tear. 😂😂😂
The house of the rising gun!
Proper shot placement and hard cast bullets work. Enjoyed this.
Staples up a bullseye target: Proper shot placement works.
Gets suddenly charged by a grizzly bear: Proper sho.....
Shot placement means NOTHING when the target is MOVING. There is a REASON people are taught to aim for CENTER MASS.
@@extremesheepdawg6379Center mass is good shot placement.
44 Magnum for the woods, 44Special for the hood.
Condolences for your fur baby!
Sorry for your loss, the video is very informal 💬
I kind of learned the hard way what you just went over. I have a 5 inch SS Super Blackhawk that I carried around in black bear and cougar country in a chest rig. It works and carries great!
Well I got invited to go fishing in Alaska! So what did I do? I went out and bought a S&W X-Frame 500 with a 4 inch barrel. I even had a very expensive custom chest rig made for it. The recoil was bad but I could handle it. I ain't no wooshy boy. Well my first day out that nice heavy leather rig wore all the hide off my chest nipples, and shoulder. My neck hurt! My back hurt! It really cut into the enjoyment of the trip. I carried the S&W 500 in a range bag for the rest of the trip. Two years later I went on the same fishing trip with my tried and true Super Blackhawk and chest rig. Mucho much better. I still have the S&W as a safe queen and pull it out for fools that want to prove their man hood! What you said about actually working and living with those big rigs as so true.
Glad your back, the wife's probably not I've gotten so many guns because of your channel PC 460, 2 460 Rowlands and an Anaconda.
That was a well thought out video And fun to watch.
Best Wishes from Montana! M.H
Sean. So sorry for your loss, it really hurts. We lost our number one dog on 2-23-24.
Very good video with excellent information sir. Keep up the good work.
@brutalbob3982 I'm so sorry to hear about your dog passing. It's so tough. They're family, and it's tough to say goodbye. Glad you enjoyed the video.
So sorry about your loss ! Great video thanks for sharing
yah it really hurts to lose a beaing that loves you for no reason.
Great! My favorite big bore channel is back!
Diamond D Outdoors makes a chest holster In ballistic nylon that is what I use for my M&P 2.0 10mm with a 4.625 inch barrel with both a red dot and TAC Light/laser.
Well done. Super RedHawk is my baby.
That is my favorite revolver. Fantastic guns!
After researching the Newhall incident, that convinced me to practice a lot, and if I had to use a revolver for defense, I would practice every waking minute I had available
I use Diamond D Guides Choice leather holster for my two X-frame revolvers.
I shoot a 500 Linebaugh with a reshaped Bisley grip frame and custom grips made to my hand no problem. But the Missus found her limit with the 357mag. Both are better than throwing rocks or missing!
My edc is a 454 casull revolver with a 6.5 inch barrel. I chose this for the impact energy it has. I use a chest rig leather cost quite alot.
I agree with all of your points. A fellow once told me, "I feel a man should carry all the gun he can handle, I handle the 9mm well, so that's what I carry". We were talking about urban carry. I too, carry a 9mm on a daily basis. But when I go into woods, I carry a .357 magnum or a .44 magnum, depending on where I am. I may never venture into bear country, but if I do, I'll be carrying a .44 magnum. My 5.5" Super Blackhawk. I am comfortable with the .44 magnum. I feel it is enough for big bears, with the right load. But just barely. Shot placement is critical. Grizzlies are fast. Hitting one in the brain while it is charging you at close range will not be easy. The odds are not in your favor. I'd say the odds are about 50/50 at best. One of you is going to die. I'll call any man a fool who carries a powerful handgun into bear country without familiarizing himself with it, and practicing vigorously, thinking that handgun will save his life. If your life is worth more than a few boxes of ammunition, shoot a few boxes.
Top 5 things:
5. Choose a cartridge you are comfortable with and will serve you well for what you need to accomplish.
4. Choose a revolver platform and set it up for your needs. Cost effective of course.
3. Choose ammo that appropriately suits your needs.
2. Choose a comfortable and easily accessible carry rig.
1. Practice with your revolver a LOT!!!
Lived in AK for 35 of my 37 years of life. Been all over the state, from Homer to Tok to the Brooks Range hunting and fishing. I have three common calibers I carry due to my comfortability and knowledge of their performance (this is my personal choice, so your experience or needs will probably be different): .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, and a service-length 9mm Luger handgun with alternating hollow-point and FMJ ammunition. I tend to carry the 9mm and a revolver at the same time since it gives me both high-volume firepower with rapid reloads and a more powerful cartridge in the revolver for the bigger critters (I switch between the .357 Mag and .45 Colt depending on situation or perceived need). I use both single- action and double-action on the revolvers, and they have served me well in the many years I have been using them. Some would say the cartridges chosen here are unpowered, but my experience has been positive in testing and practice with them, and carrying two sidearms gives an advantage that one gun doesn't always have covered.
Yes I'm sorry for your loss and he's been my comfort dog for many years and he ran into the street and unfortunately the driver of the car did not see him in time and so he was a very healthy little boy dog and he's gone now and I still miss him every day
I agree with all of your points. Big bores are very different than carry guns and it takes a lot of practice to master them and how and where to carry them is also an issue because they are big and heavy.
My woods gun 41mag, my daily carry Glock 23 40cal (minimum carry caliber for me) proper ammo for the task. Be safe and wise.
Excellent video. In the spirit of "Big bore doesn't necessarily have to be big punishment" I think it is important to realize even at SAMMI pressures a heavy hard cast LSWC 45 Colt will break through hide and bone to penetrate deeply. Bullet weight and construction trumps sound and fury. Just reinforcing your focus on the right bullet. It is really easy to get distracted by velocity.
I was thinking the same thing and I commented pretty much similar to you.. penetration is super even in the low powered "cowboy" loads!!!!
Now this was a great educational video!! I have a few big bores, including the S&W 500 Magnum. But it's more just for fun. 5 years ago, I bought the Taurus Ragging Judge Magnum in 410/45 Colt/454 Casull. I've had an S&W Govenor for quite some time now and here where I'm at and where I go hunting, the biggest I have to deal with is black bear. I bought the Taurus because I do intend once I retire here in a couple years, to go hunting were there are grizzlies. I got it now, so I have lots of time to shoot it to get used to it so I can really practice with it. I'm a big guy that can handle recoil, so I feel good with the 454 Casull in this Taurus platform. It lets me run a 410 with #1 buckshot incase it's something smaller and faster. Plus, with its weight and a 6.5 barrel, I can get back on target quick with it. As much as I am looking forward to going to hunt elk and moose, I really hope I do not have to use my revolver!
Welcome back! You've been missed! Sorry about your loss brother
What a GREAT video! Very informative. Thanks for sharing!
@markp6062 - Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad to have you back!
Great job Sean!!
Well done! We live off grid in northern Idaho and bear are an issue. I love my super blackhawk but am guilty of not shooting as much as I'd like. Big bore ammo is not cheap, and while I carry the buffalo bore 44 mag +P+ hard cast, training with that ammo is out of my budget!.. Looking for a less expensive ammo alternative with similar recoil to train with... I'd imagine you can relate.Keep up the great vids!
Your wife Ashley is awesome...She giving love to my all time favorite caliber....The Remington .41 Magnum....
Sorry about your loss.
Nice video, I think one on holster and carry rigs in gneral will be very interesting.
My choice of platform to shoot 454 Casull was the 460V X-frame 460 S&W magnum revolver. It sports a five inch full lug muzzle brake equipped barrel. At 60 ounces it is most suitable to use 454 Casull.
This is well written and spoken. The reason for my comments is to thank you for the very necessary information on the different choice of ammunition, type of firearms used, and the dangers that everyone can face while hiking, hunting, fishing, and etc. I have read the articles on people that have faced black, brown, and the greatest, the grizzly bear. The testimony is very hard to read and painful, but the armed and well trained person faced the challenges and lived. Training with your equipment is a must.
I am not a hunter and my training is the conceal / carry side. It gets hard too, we all must train to operate our equipment and handle our types of ammunitions.
Adrenaline and energy levels are a major concern to everyone. We can be the best in our training and failure happens.
Our abilities on shot placement, recoil, trigger management, and etc. must be improved and muscle memory needed, like breathing.
Ammunitions ! The ammunitions development have grown and I love Ballistics, but I fallen short to handle over .44
magnum, but there are your .44 Specials or a good 10mm using different flavors of power.
You’re the best and thank you.
A very famous Alaskan guide used 357 mag and Hardcast heavy bullets.
Ah Rio Salado Sportsmans Club, how I miss Arizona!
Cartridge: 45 Colt
Platform: Ruger Redhawk chamber in 45 Colt
Bullets: Lehigh defense .452" 250 grain solid monolithic copper Maximum Penetrators
Holster: Azula Cross Draw Carry
Belt: Palmetto Leather Works
Sorry about your loss Brother 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Great video. Thank you for you time and effort. I live in Utah and ride my horses into the Uinta Wilderness area a lot. I carry a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt on my hip. I reload so I load 255 grain SWC with 23 grains of H110 it is pretty potent getting up to 44 mag speeds and power. I did cowboy action shooting for years so the single action is natural for me. I also have a Springfield Xdm Elite 4.5 OSP in 10 mm with a Kenai chest rig. Some times I really go back and forth as to which one to carry. Again I loved your video great job. Thank you.
I am so sincerely sorry to hear about you losing your puppy. Having been through a similar situation not so long ago, I know it REALLY hurts.
Solid list. Would you be willing/able to do a full video about holster selection specifically for revolvers? I'm prepping for a trip later this year and I feel like the holster will end up being the last thing I lock in. Selecting the material should probably be a simple thing, but it's giving me a headache. On top of that, I don't really know the various manufacturers that well either....
Sorry about your sweet Chili, from a fellow houndsman.
Our two girl ridgebacks both aged out at 12, we feel your pain....
I subscribed because of dachshunds. We are on our 11th and a half. Yeah, a chiweenie rescue snuck in there.
@doclees11 - Glad to have you here! Doxies are just awesome dogs.
RIP, Pecan. I feel your pain, channel host.
Excellent video.
Hope to see some new content and hope all is good.
Iam glad we don't have large brown/grizzlies in Pennsylvania. But the tree huggers will bring them in at some point.
Outstanding points made. All valid. Welcome back and I wish good things for you this year. I agree with your list. Practice is very important.
Sorry to hear about your dog. I've lost one, I know the feeling. Great video with good information. For my needs in this area, I use an S&W Model 627 5 inch barrel performance center revolver, 8 shot 357 Mag, Underwood ammo, strong side hip carry in a Bianchi 5B holster. It's a great shooting gun.
Sound summary, mate!
Hell yeaaah man!!! I haven't seen you post in months, cool video 😎
big bore revolvers are awesome
i love the channel.....please make moor videos
I love my bisley vaqueros in 45 and 44. Ruger blackhawk and super Blackhawks are awesome. I also have a smith 629 4 inch 44 mag. I use a chest rig in the woods, plus it's easier while on a 4 wheeler. For most of us 357 or 44 magnum are good choices. If I lived in Alaska probably 454.
Sorry to hear about pecan. I've lived in Alaska much of my life, ruger Blackhawk or redhawk .44 mag, but only if i need to move away from my marlin 45/70
Nice presentation, with well researched material.
How is the plow handle grip on your BFR with the wood grips. I was thinking about getting the plow handle grips, but most people seem to like the BFR Bisley grips better.
my big bore carry for the field include a 44 & 45 cal black powder revolver and a .357 an .44 mag revolver. Both black powder revolvers use 200 grain semi-wadcutter bullets, the 45 a hollow point
A strong belt will help keep your holster secured
@davidmartin9871 - So true, and often overlooked. A good belt makes a massive difference.
i have heard other guntoobers also mention someones height in relevance to them being able to handle recoil. hand size and strength and body weight are factors. But i know plenty of tall guys that are total wimps. i am only 5'9" and 205lb. and i dont even feel recoil until i get too 458 win mag.
@LBrawn - Totally true. I know some fellas bigger than me that won't even tolerate the .44 Magnum. It really is up to the individual on how much gun they can handle.
Well done video
Nice to see a Charter Arms revolver.
sean,
how come when i go to your merch store, there is nothing about the 45 colt,
the original big bore ?
Good advice. Well done!
Sooo what you're saying is don't forget the Ma Deuce?
Heavy duty suspender’s , even Leather go with the rig.
Great Video I thank k you so much.
Good info!
454 all the way
My choice for my EDC is my Taurus Tracker .44. The box says it has a 4" bbl, but that's somewhat misleading, as approx. the last inch of barrel consists of a vented expansion chamber, making this revolver essentially a 3" bbl. Actually, not a real problem, as the extra length adds to the balance. Something I rarely hear from revolver fans is that revolvers may be set up for varying needs within their cylinder capacities. For instance, when I go "walkabout" in the eastern Wyoming woods, where we live, I tend to load three warmed up .44 Specials with 200 grain HPs loaded to an average of 1080 fps. for around 518 fpe. The remaining two rounds are usually .44 mag loads with the same 200 gr. hp at around 1450 fps for around 934 fpe. If I'm up in the western mountains of Wyoming, I'll probably be carrying something befitting the fact that I might possibly run into some critter with malevolent intent. I have practiced with loadings like this many times, so I always know what to expect. If one loads their revolver this way, they should, as you so adroitly put it, practice a LOT!
I'm so sorry to hear about Pecan Pie. With any luck you will see her in heaven.
i am so sorry you lost your dog, i am someone who loves dogs too.
I am 5.4 237 I use to concealed carry my 500 magnum Smith. It never weighted me down.
I'm 5'9 170 ish pounds and I'm comfy with up to 500 bushwacker but I will stick with my ruger super blackhawk in 44 magnum or my glock 20 in 10mm. I have 2000 rounds from my ruger super blackhawk and I trust it.
I’m 5’9,265 lbs, so I would go with a BFR, chambered in.500 Bushwhacker, if I didn’t have a rifle handy, of course. Like you said, you must get proficient with your weapon of choice.
Hit the range and practice, are the first 5 things you should do.
Fom what I observe, a lot of people have the basic mechanics incorrect such has grip, posture and stance. The height/weight notion doesnt make sense to me either, practice would mitigate that issue.
I enjoy your videos. If possible, please review Garrett Cartridges 45 Colt 405 gr. Hammerhead loads. 45RHO+P
Stainless 4 5/8" Ruger Blackhawk .41 Magnum, 220 Grain Hard Cast.
Dear Shawn. I'm considering a 10" AR pistol in 50 Beowulf. Thoughts?
I am still looking for a 41M Blackhawk
I've never been in territory where there were bears or anything, but I think a 255gr hardcast lfn at 950fps 45lc would be capable of pretty much most of these situations!!! A colt or colt clone is fairly light weight and very accurate and time proven and in some places cheaper to buy ammo. Also in a ruger you can load 45lc up to or exceeding standard 44 mag loads!!! Just my opinion for what it's worth to anyone!!! Buyer Beware!!!
Black hills ammo stopped making honey badger for 44mag. I called the company
10" 450 bushmaser ar!!
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Cool,job,1
We grieve with thee....when talking "big bores", are you talking magnums, or .45 auto caliber? Both 1911 and Smith & Wesson wheel guns...
Good doggie. RIP :(
I’ve got a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley in .45 Colt. I load some Buffalo Bore +P hardcast in bear country
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The era of the big bore revolver ended when the US Army and Navy decided to issue S&W .38 Special revolvers, and the UK Army went with .38 S&W revolvers during WW2. Europe was already on the medium bore bandwagon. The US Army kept the 45 ACP after WW2 because it had so many 1911 pistols and ammo on hand but officially switched to 9 mm pistols in 1985.
Pecan Pie is waiting in heaven.
Been shooting for 54 years and no such thing as too big for me.....want to get 500 bushwhacker step up from my 0500 s&w😂
I'm deeply sorry for your loss Sean 😢 So, even though I'm a revolver guy and own some very powerful big bores I have to say that big boomer revolvers aren't necessary for trail defense in 99% of the world. And certainly not the US. Yes, they are the handgun choice for places where big bears roam. And maybe even something like moose or bison in some instances. But with today's choices in ammunition and cartridges for auto loaders, (some of which you've covered in detail on the channel) a good reliable semi auto in 10mm, .45 super, .460 Rowland, .40 super is more than sufficient. And in my opinion a better option when the predator is bipedal. Where I am in the North East US, black bears are probably the largest threat we're likely to encounter. Although moose can be quite aggressive at times. And my go to trail/woods gun is a .45 super commander with a 250gr cast swc @ 1200 fps. And it's more than enough for anything I'm likely to encounter. It gives me the option for a quick reload or even a switch to a mag full of JHP's if it's more suited to the job at hand and the situation allows. It's light, compact and mimics my EDC so it's far more familiar also having been my competition platform of choice for decades.
You start your comment by saying you’re a revolver man,.. But then explain through the rest of it why semiautomatic pistols are the best to carry?!… No……You Sir are not really a revolver man.🤷♂️
@@mikeseier4449 that's not what I said at all. And you know nothing about me! What I said is where I live, there's no need for the excessive recoil or level of power! If you could either read or comprehend you'd have gotten that. I'd be willing to bet that not only do I own more big bore revolvers than you, I'd also bet I have many more thousands of rounds through them than you as well.
@@mikeseier4449 I think you should come give it a try tough guy....
#1: Acquire a big bore revolver!
.357 mag is as big as most people can handle properly. How about, KEEP YOUR HANDGUN CLEAN AND LUBED!!!!!!
Im also built like a brick shithouse.
Why the obnoxious guitar at the intro?
A returning competitor for bear defense is the 10mm auto with hard cast. The Sig Sauer P320 X-Ten feels amazing in the hand, has the recoil of my 9mm with +p+ ammo, and holds 15 rounds. Given the high stress of a bear attack, having a 44 mag, but limited to 5 or 6 rounds, can make things very......interesting. Since you likely won't be carrying a lever action .44 mag rifle, your effective range for damage and accuracy with 44mag revolvers is about the same as a 10mm auto and having a 15+1 sidearm, that's lighter, faster rate of fire, and faster reload, you get a MAJOR advantage at the loss of a couple hundred fps velocity and a couple hundred lb/ft of energy at the muzzle. In a rifle, the 44 mag wins hands down, but in a handgun, the 10mm auto takes the advantage.
10mm=.357mag, no thanks
All your points are good. My problem with 10mm is reliability. Suppose in the stress of the moment you limp-wrist a one handed shot? Given the speed of a bear attack, you are majorly screwed. One guy accidentally dropped his mag. He died. Even expensive semi autos can just jam--maybe it got dirt in the works; maybe it was a bad round. Yes revolvers can have problems, but if it’s a quality firearm and well cared for that isn’t very likely. The only advantage is the number of rounds, but considering you aren’t likely to get six good shots off before you start becoming a snack, it may not be as much of an advantage as it seems on paper. Also, the 44mag is hells more powerful, though I wouldn’t pick it because of the weight and recoil. Too slow to deploy and for good follow-up shots in an emergency.
Your not getting 15 rounds off, then reloading.
most likely just 1-3 shots , as the animals ambush you, and you won't have hearing protection on so you'll he disoriented after the first shot and be absolutely terrified. Because if the first shot missed or did nothing chances of death sky rockets in a brutal bear attack 😳
I thought about 10mm until I read the posts! Think I will stick with good old 44 manglem
@@oscarbear7498 you'd be surprised how fast someone can fire off 15 rounds.
Edit: also, it's better to have and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
First do the Trump shuffle. Then these other things.
yall forgetting the golden rule of dealing with firearms which is shot placement is key doenst Matter the caliber or gun rifle will put hole through things as too the pistol jus poke a hole in things but even a poke in the right spot can fuck your nervous system up on the body if you hit a pressure point so it's all about shot placement
Isn't that the result of practice, #1 on the list?
Shot placement is #1 but caliber/bullet type is #2. Some bullets just will not do certain things against certain targets. I read an account of a hunter who was injured because he tried to dispatch a wounded elk with a 44 magnum loaded with 180 gr JHPs. He fired what was essentially a contact shot at the head; the bullet struck near an antler base, ricocheted off the skull, again off a tree limb, and struck the hunter in the hip. The safari accounts of John Taylor also have much discussion about the limitations of particular calibers and bullets.
"It's -all- about shot placement."
There, I fixed it.
@@exothermal.sprockethow did you put a line through your words lol. Neat
@@oscarbear7498 Oh there's -wild- *certain* ways of _doing_ things.
Dam,sade