As far as making light of a serious situation, I enjoy your happy disposition. In fact, you are one of the most humble people I’ve have seen making gun videos, and I truly appreciate your attitude. Great video, very inventive idea on the moving target. Great content on your channel. Thank you for sharing.
most folks dont understand just how dangerous a bear can get-you're giving them a good idea, but be careful please-overconfidence gets folks hurt too. @@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875
Sunny disposition? Relaxing voice? Smart opinions? Badass Alaskan drip? Listens and responds to constructive criticism? This is now one of my fave guns/outdoors channels :)
Your humble honest approach WILL save lives. Thank you for the time, energy, effort and expense in doing this test. It was a joy to watch, but also a public service!
Interesting video and viable tests for a real life situation, good to know the clear winner is the 10 mm auto. As much as revolvers can be more powerful, shot placement is clearly the most important aspect of this type of defensive situation but speed seems as important. Thank you for the effort to put this demonstration together ! Enjoyed the video.
I agree, you'll probably get only one round off with a large cal. revolver, may only need one but, I'll keep carrying my 10mm in bear country, I want to be able to get several off, cause more injuries. Remember there was a case of a guide killing a charging grizzly with a 9mm, he got seven shots off.
Best video I’ve ever seen comparing what caliber to use. The realization of the target coming at you is absolutely awesome. Thank you for sharing I’ve learned so much today.
Having "been there" on a full charge brown bear, stuff happens fast and needs a fast reaction to go home safe. You opened my eyes that the 44 may not be the right choice for everyone.
hit a bear 3x with 240gr from an M29-5-neither chest hit stopped him, 3rd was a fluke, hit him in the neck, broke his spine. don't count on luck, practice, and practice.
Now this is getting closer to reality. I like that you used a non-even surface on snow so that it wasn't just forward motion but more wobbly and perhaps some slight up and down motion. The takeaway here is that it can happen so fast that the person must have a primary plan and a backup plan and maybe don't venture out alone in bear country.
@@bloodymotivationtv5926 . Definitely my Glock 20 the Springfield is nice but it's got a grip safety and if dirt gets in it it could fail to fire. The Glock 20 is more accurate and more reliable
Great video! Something to consider though the 10mm and .44 are ballistically very similar but, the .44 still has TONS more energy the the 10mm so yes it is a slower rate of fire, but each hit counts for more
Another excellent video. This test should be a real wake up call for those who advocate handguns of .44 mag. power level and higher, such as the 454 Casull, 500 S&W, 480 Ruger, etc. Follow up shots are next to impossible compared to 10 mm, 45 ACP and 40 S&W, which are a good compromise between stopping power and multiple hits. It would be interesting to see how a double action 357 mag revolver works out against the charging bear target.
Who says you're going to get a follow up shot against a grizzly? They are fast. I'd rather have a couple powerful rounds than a magazine that will remain mostly full. I can shoot my 44 mag almost as well as my 10mm. Both run hot handloads. So the 10mm really isn't getting on target much faster at all. And I practice shooting the 44 mag one handed because my other hand might be protecting myself. And it still isn't hard to get back on target. The 44 mag isn't as bad as what people make it out to be. If I can one hand it with hot loads, most gun savvy people can.
Yes as a speciality bullet series inventor for Hunting and Wilderness Defense purposes I agree. For Wilderness Defense situations against Bears, time and multiple experiences have shown that the; 10mm,40S&W, 45 calibers even the 9mm to be effective against Bears with the right loades of ammunition. Which are Hard Cast Lead Flat Nose bullets with stout powder charges. The 41 Magnum, is considered by many people to be a better choice rather than the 44 Magnum. Other then loading your own, Underwood, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, Grizzley and other Companies offer excellent effective Ammunition choices for Handgun Hunters and Wilderness Defense purposes.
What happens when the 10mm jams? Just playing devils advocate. Or fails to feed? Or that was the day you forgot to rack a rd ahead of time. Think im being unreasonable? Murphy always shows up at the wrong time. Look, not arguing what was just proven on this video, but there are other factors to consider. No need to respond. Just saying, both gun styles have pros and cons.
@Thomas Dean During the 1980's I purchased a brand new Ruger Police Service Six 357 magnum revolver. I fired it 18 rounds when all of a sudden, upon pulling the trigger, the cylinder no longer moved, and the cylinder release would not function. I brought that revolver back to the gun shop where the shops gun smith fixed it. After firing 12 rounds, the same situation occurred. This continued for 3 more occasions after the Gunsmith each time fixed it. Finally, I made the store take it back. Similarly, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver broke twice in the same issues; the Hand and Bolt Block. I had to go twice to the factory to get it right. In 30 years of both Military and Civilian Law Enforcement I was able in every situation to quickly overcome Failure to Fire or a Feed Jam in a semi automatic Pistol. Not so with a revolver! Because of these experiences, I carry both a revolver and pistol as well as long blades knifes while out and about in areas where dangerous apex predatorial animals are known to be around.
It's a fantastic example of the capability of a semiautomatic vs revolver, and double action vs single action in a life and death situation. Wildlife or urban threat. Great video! Thank you.
@@billyray332 , It's ones like you that need to grow a brain. I've been attacked 5 times in my 39 years out here in the Alaskan bush. My GUNS stopped em all. Grow up SFB!
I think this is the best, most useful and realistic gun video I’ve ever seen…and that’s saying something. I think you did way better than I was expecting with the 10mm. And that lent even more credence to the follow on results. Plus your friendly but no nonsense commentary was great. Really good job. Thanks. Liked/subbed.
Another great video Alan, thank you! This reaffirms my choice to carry the 10mm rather than the .44 mag. I've done this test with stationary targets, and for me, I'll take twice as many hits with the less powerful 10 any day. Someday I'll try it with a moving target when I figure out how:).
You'll be extremely lucky to get follow up shots with either. Grizzlies are fast. I think I'd rather have one or 2 more powerful rounds if I'm going to be lucky to get 2 shots off anyways. And if you practice with a 44 mag, the recoil isn't really that bad. I've hand loaded some nasty rounds for it and practice shooting one handed effectively. I may be using the other hand to protect myself. If I can do that, I think most other gun savvy people can. The recoil really isn't that bad.
So glad you shot multiple times and didn't make a decision just on one test. Very pleased how you found your limitations on the 44. It is very hard to control. I only use mine(7.5") to finish off hogs. Great demonstration and vid!
thank you for showing us that while some bears are just there other bears don't want us near them hence the speed and veracity of these creatures are unsurpassed while some will say they have nerves of steel bet ya they were never confronted with a charging bear while retreating rather fast you are pointing and shooting hoping one will hit the right spot rather have all my rounds land somewhere on the bear cause the sound of a 44 going off probably will not scare off a charging bear i will opt for the 10 mm thank you
Awesome video Alan, thanks for bringing a sense of reality to us “bear fighters”. I used to have a 44 magnum and sold it. I think the sound of shooting it without hearing protection (in real life) alone would kill me, n/m the bear. Then again, the only live bear I have ever seen was at a zoo. I went to Alaska but bears seem to prefer remote areas, they dont hang out where cruise ships dock…pissed me off
Better chance seeing them a ways of the beaten path, that's for sure. You don't really notice the hearing protection thing in the heat of the moment. Maybe you would if it had a big muzzle break or something but not a under normal circumstances.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 I was joking about bears near tourist areas, they are smarter than that, and I can see about the sound not beinv a thinc in the heat of the moment
Actually one's hearing ability decreases greatly under stress. It is called "audio exclusion." Also, everything goes into slow motion and that is called "tachypsychia."
There may not be many bears around the cruise ship but there are a lot of cougars! They got long legs, long claws and there skins already tanned In the sun.
Keeping the sight picture on target with rapid follow-up shots makes a life saving difference. 4 hits versus 1 Practice could save your life without a doubt. Good time frame perspective Brown bears are incredibly fast from the Gitgo.
Depending on the loads, often the .44 Magnum will produce twice the energy of 10MM. In a case where you only have time for one shot, I will take the .44 over 10MM any day.
I do practice and have for over 20 years. I know but I'm taking the first shot with my 44 mag 240 gr jacketed hollow point. Why because my life is on the line. The velocity of that tinker toy 10 is no where or kinetic energy.
My father told me in 1964 that a man with a bolt action is the better; from one having a semi-automatic. Bc you have that tendency to shoot more, and less acurate, knowing if you miss; you will have another round. He was right, I found out. He was an infantryman. The same holds true with a pistol too.
Great stuff. I'd imagine this tag will get lots of views. Nice to see how the 10mm really allows you to get double if not quadruple the shots as well as initially getting on target much faster from the draw. Great Vid!
I enjoy your videos. For me personally the 10 mm the answer. I'm an old fart and can keep the 10 mm on target much better than a 44 mag not mention recoil on my tired hands. Weight plays into it as well shooting and carrying.
I really enjoyed this video! This is exactly what I was looking for! I will be going into bear country next year and have been scouring the internet for info on good bear guns and bear ammo. And was really wanting to see a test like this with a charging bear target. I also watched the one with rifles and shotgun. Thank you very much for these videos!
Yes, this test turned out much better than the previous one. It is much closer to the real situation. It would be interesting to see the same test with short self-loading carbine in .308 win or any more.
I'm a revolver fan, but it means in these kinds of outdoor bear situations the the advantages of the semi are just too obvious to overlook, it looks like Revolvers might be more powerful, maybe their best application would be handgun hunting, but not bear protection
Ty sir. I'm an overthinker and researching like mad. A glock 20 with that shoulder holster from your first bear video will accompany my scout .308 when i get my skill up for boar/deer hunting.
Awesome video man. I really appreciated it. It’s interesting how you were able to get 4 rounds off with the 10mm and have such a tight group too. That seems like an excellent way to hone in your skills and become proficient and confident in the gun you choose to carry. Props to the ski rider too!
I knew so many who touted the Freedom Arms 454 Casull as the ultimate handgun for bears up there. You could certainly forget getting off a second shot with the severe recoil of that combination I as well as it being single action. One of the reason I always thought the 10mm Glock 20 with the right load was a good choice is that you had a good chance of getting off multiple shots on target even one handed if needed.
You'd probably have a better chance of that with your 9 mm buddy since you're going to be trying one-handed shots that was funnu, if you want a semi-automatic platform get a 460 Rowland, twice the power of a 10 mm same amount of recoil
@@GregAlcorn When I had a G20 I practiced with it a good bit one handed. Up close and personal I was surprised at how well you could put some bullets into the target accurately enough. Certainly there are better options but between the G20 and the .454 Casull, I would take the G20 with the right load.
I'm gonna have to agree with you on the 10mm instead of the 44. more ammo down range! with out that double action. That will be what i will carry here in Black Bear country! that was a great test!
I really love this test... and your rifle test as well... I'm going to post it on some websites so that everyone can learn from your test...thanks... Dan
Legit way to get real world info vs shooting at a static target....... Both of your revolvers are beautiful and I have been saving up for a redhawk in .357 mag.
Excellent video!!! You did a great job showing the different reaction with both guns. And your a great shot with all the action going on but I think the 10 mm would be the way to go especially if you factor in the possible element of surprize that a bear would have, and the feeling of dirting your shorts as you try to get your gun out :-)
I really like your tests, thank you for sharing. I live in Florida and my woods gun is a S&W Governor, I usually have the 410 loaded in it or 45 Colt, mostly a pig and snake gun.
It’s really scary how little time a person would have. I had a grizzly encounter a couple years ago when I did a bicycle ride from Canada to Mexico. All I had was bear spray, I’m not sure I could have deployed it fast enough. This video exemplifies how useless my 500 S&W Emergency Survival Kit would be in an actual bear attack. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! That's a long way to ride a bicycle! Spray is a bit easier to get on target with but still takes practice to get into action quickly.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns not my first choice either - I bring .44 mag for black bear. I think if I was in grizzly country I'd carry .44 mag as backup and 375 H&H primary - at least 12 ga.
@@sstritmatter2158 a solid hit with a +p range hard cast 44 is pretty effective but can you get a hit..? that’s the question. Also there is some talk about trying to break a shoulder on a charging bear but I’m not sure how practical that is.. just lucky to hit it anywhere , let alone the shoulder of a bear facing you hauling ass.
Cantankerous corrugated bruin. Hahaha another 10/10 video Alan. I was considering grabbing a 10mm for backpacking but I think I’m gonna have to stick with the bear spray after seeing what hitting a moving target looks like.
@Manny - bear spray does nothing to an angry momma bear or territorial bear that is in a committed "full charge" to severely hurt or kill you. Please research and get some firearm realistic bear training. It may save your life
real bear took 8 rds from an M1 Garand, coming thru the kitchen window of our house on Airport Rd, Fairbanks. If he'd been able to get better footing, my wife may have been killed, but his hips stuck in the window and the porch didnt reach under the window. 2 rds 30-06 in the head, 4 in the chest, 2 in the shoulders-he backed out and walked away. Game warden got him in the alley 5 min later, he had over 200 bullets in him, ranging from 9mm to my 06. According to the vet they took him to, he could have survived ALL of it until the warden used a 300WM behind the head at 25yds. Wife took me to the Sportsman's center on post and got me a 300WM that afternoon.
Great demo using a moving target. I chose the 10mm as my preferred handgun for bear self defense, a few years ago. I can get off more shots in the kill zone with my Glock 20 in 10mm than I can with my .460 S&W magnum revolver.
Are you f****** kidding me dude and I know you're practicing on a stationary Target, you have more faith in a 10 mm than I do, and you do realize you're not going to get more than one or two shots off
Good video. The speed surprised me. I don’t know if that’s accurate bear speed since there are a lot of variables that didn’t get tested. Like why wait to shoot? As soon as you see the bear, at least draw! There is no sense of running from it in the snow. Shooting with the .44 the bear would’ve been on you! The target was abreast of you when you got the .44 shot off. “Maybe” the impact of the shot would’ve slowed the beast down, but if it didn’t kill it you’re in trouble. Waaay too many “experts” downplay the effectiveness of the “underpowered” 10mm in bear country. They prefer the big hand cannons in a one-shot-one-kill scenarios. This video shot down (no pun intend) many of those assumptions. Good video.
This was an awesome test. Thanks for validating my choice of an FN510 over a Smith 686 for bear country. I know that .357 and .44 mag are more powerful rounds but 10mm is proven to get the job done. Plus its way faster and you get 15+1 in the gun. This is a no-brainer for me.
You are an excellent shooter and this made it look hard for even you. The 44mag was truly a humbling experience for sure. If you carry the 44 before the beasts come out of den, you better practice the moving target a lot. I’m thinking you still had a decent chance of surviving the attack with the 10 though. It will be good to see how the long guns work. May want to make sure you always carry one of those. We will see next week 👍 Excellent work as always, thanks much for the eye opening lessons.
Thanks for doing this follow up with a moving target. Again I think you helped me make my mind up and go with the 10mm. I would rather have multiple shots on target and hits versus only a couple shots and maybe a single hit.
This helps me decide on what I want to carry for hiking. Bear country in the rockies, so no alaskian bears but still bears, 10mm makes more sense given more shops, likely to help make a bear think twice if it is charging.
Genius video for anyone thinking about bear defense, but off topic his footwear choice is interesting too. I've recently gotten into the rubber boots for snow, they just work for keeping water out and can be warm with enough wool socks. Strap some good snow shoes over those? I didn't even think of that, but it might help me sit inside less during winter.
Great video, following the old saying train like you fight. I am in my early 60,s but very fit and just like the idea of a revolver (not saying I'm right, just old and set in my ways) for bear protection. I have a S&W 686 plus in a 4 inch barrel but felt it wasn't enough for hiking in brown bear country with my daughter and grandson. Ended up buying a Colt 6 in Anaconda 44 mag, also purchased the Winchester Big Bore 44 magnum 240 grain SJHP to go with it. Like most of us I was happy to have an excuse to buy a new gun :) and I always regretted selling my S&W 29 4 in 30 years ago. After watching your charging bear and imagining a real-life scenario like that it makes me wish even harder that I never run into one.
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Actually, you did pretty well! Most of us don’t get realistic practice because of range restrictions. You have demonstrated this well!
Thanks, range rules can suck sometimes. I am fortunate I can just go out and be creative with shooting while still being safe.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 what if yolu used a shorter revolver for the 44, as youd be able to draw it faster?
As far as making light of a serious situation, I enjoy your happy disposition. In fact, you are one of the most humble people I’ve have seen making gun videos, and I truly appreciate your attitude. Great video, very inventive idea on the moving target. Great content on your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words, it means a lot. Take care.
most folks dont understand just how dangerous a bear can get-you're giving them a good idea, but be careful please-overconfidence gets folks hurt too. @@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875
I appreciate the effort and creativity he put into this
Thanks for watching!
You have to love this guy, if more people in the world were like him, we would have a better place.
Sunny disposition? Relaxing voice? Smart opinions? Badass Alaskan drip? Listens and responds to constructive criticism? This is now one of my fave guns/outdoors channels :)
Your humble honest approach WILL save lives. Thank you for the time, energy, effort and expense in doing this test. It was a joy to watch, but also a public service!
Interesting video and viable tests for a real life situation, good to know the clear winner is the 10 mm auto. As much as revolvers can be more powerful, shot placement is clearly the most important aspect of this type of defensive situation but speed seems as important. Thank you for the effort to put this demonstration together ! Enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree, you'll probably get only one round off with a large cal. revolver, may only need one but, I'll keep carrying my 10mm in bear country, I want to be able to get several off, cause more injuries. Remember there was a case of a guide killing a charging grizzly with a 9mm, he got seven shots off.
Best video I’ve ever seen comparing what caliber to use. The realization of the target coming at you is absolutely awesome. Thank you for sharing I’ve learned so much today.
Thanks for the kind words, I am glad it was helpful.
You very welcome
44= better for hunting and 10mm = better for defense.
I would agree with that.
Having "been there" on a full charge brown bear, stuff happens fast and needs a fast reaction to go home safe. You opened my eyes that the 44 may not be the right choice for everyone.
Thanks for watching, glad it was a useful video. Stay safe out there!
hit a bear 3x with 240gr from an M29-5-neither chest hit stopped him, 3rd was a fluke, hit him in the neck, broke his spine. don't count on luck, practice, and practice.
Just picked a glock 20 …gonna practice as your showing…my wife will be acting snow machine ! Alaska bound 2023 💥💥💥
Awesome!
Now this is getting closer to reality. I like that you used a non-even surface on snow so that it wasn't just forward motion but more wobbly and perhaps some slight up and down motion. The takeaway here is that it can happen so fast that the person must have a primary plan and a backup plan and maybe don't venture out alone in bear country.
10mm has always been my choice just because of follow up shots and capacity. I have a Springfield xdm elite 10 mm 3.8 and the full size and a g20
wich one you prefer ?
@@bloodymotivationtv5926 . Definitely my Glock 20 the Springfield is nice but it's got a grip safety and if dirt gets in it it could fail to fire. The Glock 20 is more accurate and more reliable
@@D-A-1776 Thank you ! I think take a g20 ond day. I don't if I'll go with a gen 5 or 4
@@D-A-1776 The Glock 20 has been known to blow up, not very often but it has happened.
@@sharonw2475 . I've had over 5000 rounds through my gen 4 no problems that was one time they're not known for it
Great video! Something to consider though the 10mm and .44 are ballistically very similar but, the .44 still has TONS more energy the the 10mm so yes it is a slower rate of fire, but each hit counts for more
Another excellent video. This test should be a real wake up call for those who advocate handguns of .44 mag. power level and higher, such as the 454 Casull, 500 S&W, 480 Ruger, etc. Follow up shots are next to impossible compared to 10 mm, 45 ACP and 40 S&W, which are a good compromise between stopping power and multiple hits. It would be interesting to see how a double action 357 mag revolver works out against the charging bear target.
Thanks!
Who says you're going to get a follow up shot against a grizzly? They are fast. I'd rather have a couple powerful rounds than a magazine that will remain mostly full. I can shoot my 44 mag almost as well as my 10mm. Both run hot handloads. So the 10mm really isn't getting on target much faster at all. And I practice shooting the 44 mag one handed because my other hand might be protecting myself. And it still isn't hard to get back on target. The 44 mag isn't as bad as what people make it out to be. If I can one hand it with hot loads, most gun savvy people can.
Yes as a speciality bullet series inventor for Hunting and Wilderness Defense purposes I agree.
For Wilderness Defense situations against Bears, time and multiple experiences have shown that the; 10mm,40S&W, 45 calibers even the 9mm to be effective against Bears with the right loades of ammunition. Which are Hard Cast Lead Flat Nose bullets with stout powder charges.
The 41 Magnum, is considered by many people to be a better choice rather than the 44 Magnum.
Other then loading your own, Underwood, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, Grizzley and other Companies offer excellent effective Ammunition choices for Handgun Hunters and Wilderness Defense purposes.
What happens when the 10mm jams? Just playing devils advocate. Or fails to feed? Or that was the day you forgot to rack a rd ahead of time. Think im being unreasonable? Murphy always shows up at the wrong time. Look, not arguing what was just proven on this video, but there are other factors to consider. No need to respond. Just saying, both gun styles have pros and cons.
@Thomas Dean
During the 1980's I purchased a brand new Ruger Police Service Six 357 magnum revolver. I fired it 18 rounds when all of a sudden, upon pulling the trigger, the cylinder no longer moved, and the cylinder release would not function. I brought that revolver back to the gun shop where the shops gun smith fixed it. After firing 12 rounds, the same situation occurred. This continued for 3 more occasions after the Gunsmith each time fixed it. Finally, I made the store take it back.
Similarly, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver broke twice in the same issues; the Hand and Bolt Block. I had to go twice to the factory to get it right.
In 30 years of both Military and Civilian Law Enforcement I was able in every situation to quickly overcome Failure to Fire or a Feed Jam in a semi automatic Pistol. Not so with a revolver!
Because of these experiences, I carry both a revolver and pistol as well as long blades knifes while out and about in areas where dangerous apex predatorial animals are known to be around.
You have become my favorite gun RUclipsr after watching this! You have a great attitude. You are humble and your approach is realistic. Thank you!
It's a fantastic example of the capability of a semiautomatic vs revolver, and double action vs single action in a life and death situation. Wildlife or urban threat. Great video! Thank you.
He’s shooting the 44 magnum double action though…
He shot both double and single action 44
These 2 "Charging Bear Target" videos clear away a some of the "noise" around bear defense. Good series.
Best, most realistic test I've seen yet. Outstanding! Now we know why the 10mm is taking over Alaska. Eye & nose shots are instant OFF brain hits.
It's ones like you don't need Guns.
@@billyray332 , It's ones like you that need to grow a brain. I've been attacked 5 times in my 39 years out here in the Alaskan bush. My GUNS stopped em all. Grow up SFB!
I think this is the best, most useful and realistic gun video I’ve ever seen…and that’s saying something. I think you did way better than I was expecting with the 10mm. And that lent even more credence to the follow on results. Plus your friendly but no nonsense commentary was great. Really good job. Thanks.
Liked/subbed.
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@@bobtucker8071 just like your personality
Another great video Alan, thank you! This reaffirms my choice to carry the 10mm rather than the .44 mag. I've done this test with stationary targets, and for me, I'll take twice as many hits with the less powerful 10 any day. Someday I'll try it with a moving target when I figure out how:).
Thanks! I highly recommend setting one up, it is great practice.
You'll be extremely lucky to get follow up shots with either. Grizzlies are fast. I think I'd rather have one or 2 more powerful rounds if I'm going to be lucky to get 2 shots off anyways. And if you practice with a 44 mag, the recoil isn't really that bad. I've hand loaded some nasty rounds for it and practice shooting one handed effectively. I may be using the other hand to protect myself. If I can do that, I think most other gun savvy people can. The recoil really isn't that bad.
@@200130769 You clearly didn't watch the video before commenting
@John B wrong. But at least you tried.
You need to get a 460 Rowland is what you need to do
So glad you shot multiple times and didn't make a decision just on one test.
Very pleased how you found your limitations on the 44. It is very hard to control. I only use mine(7.5") to finish off hogs.
Great demonstration and vid!
I just found your channel, glad I did! You seem like an honest good dude and I love your presentation. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!
This was clever I’m going to practice with 4 round burst’s because of this video thanks Alan.
Perfect example of addressing concerns and adapting your presentation. Kudos
thank you for showing us that while some bears are just there other bears don't want us near them hence the speed and veracity of these creatures are unsurpassed while some will say they have nerves of steel bet ya they were never confronted with a charging bear while retreating rather fast you are pointing and shooting hoping one will hit the right spot rather have all my rounds land somewhere on the bear cause the sound of a 44 going off probably will not scare off a charging bear i will opt for the 10 mm thank you
Awesome video Alan, thanks for bringing a sense of reality to us “bear fighters”. I used to have a 44 magnum and sold it. I think the sound of shooting it without hearing protection (in real life) alone would kill me, n/m the bear. Then again, the only live bear I have ever seen was at a zoo. I went to Alaska but bears seem to prefer remote areas, they dont hang out where cruise ships dock…pissed me off
Better chance seeing them a ways of the beaten path, that's for sure. You don't really notice the hearing protection thing in the heat of the moment. Maybe you would if it had a big muzzle break or something but not a under normal circumstances.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875
I was joking about bears near tourist areas, they are smarter than that, and I can see about the sound not beinv a thinc in the heat of the moment
Actually one's hearing ability decreases greatly under stress. It is called "audio exclusion." Also, everything goes into slow motion and that is called "tachypsychia."
Start with your gun in hand...hopefully you're alert and anticipated the attack!
There may not be many bears around the cruise ship but there are a lot of cougars! They got long legs, long claws and there skins already tanned In the sun.
Keeping the sight picture on target with rapid follow-up shots makes a life saving difference. 4 hits versus 1 Practice could save your life without a doubt. Good time frame perspective Brown bears are incredibly fast from the Gitgo.
Depending on the loads, often the .44 Magnum will produce twice the energy of 10MM. In a case where you only have time for one shot, I will take the .44 over 10MM any day.
I do practice and have for over 20 years. I know but I'm taking the first shot with my 44 mag 240 gr jacketed hollow point. Why because my life is on the line. The velocity of that tinker toy 10 is no where or kinetic energy.
@@bobtucker8071 , You are correct sir.
My father told me in 1964 that a man with a bolt action is the better; from one having a semi-automatic. Bc you have that tendency to shoot more, and less acurate, knowing if you miss; you will have another round. He was right, I found out. He was an infantryman. The same holds true with a pistol too.
@@bobtucker8071
Buffalo bore 340 grain 44 mag I’ll stick with that
Great stuff. I'd imagine this tag will get lots of views. Nice to see how the 10mm really allows you to get double if not quadruple the shots as well as initially getting on target much faster from the draw. Great Vid!
Thanks a lot! Hope this video does well, this one and next weeks are my favorite I have made so far.
You're a good dude, I can just tell. If your girl is smart, she'll stick with you.
I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this video. Nice content!🙏🏿🇺🇸
I enjoy your videos. For me personally the 10 mm the answer. I'm an old fart and can keep the 10 mm on target much better than a 44 mag not mention recoil on my tired hands. Weight plays into it as well shooting and carrying.
Thanks for watching. That is a great point and reason to go with the 10.
I really enjoyed this video! This is exactly what I was looking for! I will be going into bear country next year and have been scouring the internet for info on good bear guns and bear ammo. And was really wanting to see a test like this with a charging bear target. I also watched the one with rifles and shotgun. Thank you very much for these videos!
Yes, this test turned out much better than the previous one.
It is much closer to the real situation.
It would be interesting to see the same test with short self-loading carbine in .308 win or any more.
A video with the same target using rifles and a shotgun comes out on Friday!
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 I meant video from 2021.10.22.
I'm a revolver fan, but it means in these kinds of outdoor bear situations the the advantages of the semi are just too obvious to overlook, it looks like Revolvers might be more powerful, maybe their best application would be handgun hunting, but not bear protection
Your excitement after each run. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for that interesting experiment. It made me rethink my next gun purchase.
Thanks for watching, it was eye opening for sure.
Wow, one of the best and most "real world" videos. Well done. I think I will be carrying a 10mm with underwood ammo. Thanks.
I thought you were kidding about "fanning" a Super Blackhawk. Ouch! That rear sight is wicked when trying to fan! 😱
Ty sir. I'm an overthinker and researching like mad. A glock 20 with that shoulder holster from your first bear video will accompany my scout .308 when i get my skill up for boar/deer hunting.
Your videos are fantastic! So fun to watch! Well done, you earned yourself another subscriber!
Thanks a lot, glad to have you on board! That's a handsome dog in your picture.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Happy to be here! Thanks! That's Milo. A humane society rescue, if you can believe that! :)
Great demonstration of how difficult a moving target is to hit. Very informative...Thanks for your video!
Nice video. I subscribed to your channel today. Excellent content and presentation. Practical. Looking forward to seeing more this season.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.
Very enlightening. Thanks, you answered a lot of questions .
That was a fantastic approach that aligned with my previous comment. Well done
Thanks again!
That was legit! A caliber is only effective if you can hit the target! Eye opener!
Very educational for me. Thanks for this eye-opener.
Awesome video man. I really appreciated it. It’s interesting how you were able to get 4 rounds off with the 10mm and have such a tight group too. That seems like an excellent way to hone in your skills and become proficient and confident in the gun you choose to carry. Props to the ski rider too!
Very interesting experiment.
I knew so many who touted the Freedom Arms 454 Casull as the ultimate handgun for bears up there. You could certainly forget getting off a second shot with the severe recoil of that combination I as well as it being single action. One of the reason I always thought the 10mm Glock 20 with the right load was a good choice is that you had a good chance of getting off multiple shots on target even one handed if needed.
You'd probably have a better chance of that with your 9 mm buddy since you're going to be trying one-handed shots that was funnu, if you want a semi-automatic platform get a 460 Rowland, twice the power of a 10 mm same amount of recoil
@@GregAlcorn When I had a G20 I practiced with it a good bit one handed. Up close and personal I was surprised at how well you could put some bullets into the target accurately enough. Certainly there are better options but between the G20 and the .454 Casull, I would take the G20 with the right load.
@@charlesshepherd9132 each to his own brother I hope you never have to use it
@@GregAlcorn Me too. Didn’t say it was the best choice. Besides, I live in TN now and the 10mm is plenty big enough for anything down here.
@@charlesshepherd9132 plenty big for black bears, best of luck brother
I'm gonna have to agree with you on the 10mm instead of the 44. more ammo down range! with out that double action. That will be what i will carry here in Black Bear country! that was a great test!
Very interesting, and legendary ingenuity
Great Test ! Very smart to do that, great work
Thanks a lot!
Hello again partner. Good stuff.
Howdy, thanks for watching!
I really love this test... and your rifle test as well... I'm going to post it on some websites so that everyone can learn from your test...thanks... Dan
Thanks a lot for sharing it around, Glad you liked it!
Best Bear Protection Video I’ve ever seen !!!!! Great Job Brother!!!! Just Subbed!!!!!
Thanks for all your efforts
Your welcome, I appreciate it!
Thank you for your review. It helped me to decide on the Glock 20.
Thanks a lot. Glad I could help!
Great demonstration !!!
Thank you!
I had the same experience. Thanks for your video
“Cantankerous, corrugated bruin”…😂😂😂
Wow its a lot of work to pull this off. Thanks!!!!
It was but this video was really fun to make. Thanks for watching.
Legit way to get real world info vs shooting at a static target....... Both of your revolvers are beautiful and I have been saving up for a redhawk in .357 mag.
"No. That's a bad idea." OMG, you made me laugh out loud at work!
Excellent video!!! You did a great job showing the different reaction with both guns. And your a great shot with all the action going on but I think the 10 mm would be the way to go especially if you factor in the possible element of surprize that a bear would have, and the feeling of dirting your shorts as you try to get your gun out :-)
Thanks a lot, my feelings exactly. Still gonna practice a bunch with the 44s but will probably choose the 10 more often now.
Thanks for the video!! This is very cool and very informative.
Your welcome, this one was a lot of fun to make.
Lesson learned: Hope to God the bear is more interested in your buddy on the snowmobile than in you.
Great video! very interesting
Great shooting! Subscribed.
Glad to have you!
Love this keep up great work awsome video man.
Thanks! I will do my best.
WOW ... SUPER pard !
Thanks Bill
I really like your tests, thank you for sharing. I live in Florida and my woods gun is a S&W Governor, I usually have the 410 loaded in it or 45 Colt, mostly a pig and snake gun.
Thanks! Snakes are something we don't have to worry about here.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 we have a few poisonous here , water moccasins are very aggressive.
It’s really scary how little time a person would have. I had a grizzly encounter a couple years ago when I did a bicycle ride from Canada to Mexico. All I had was bear spray, I’m not sure I could have deployed it fast enough. This video exemplifies how useless my 500 S&W Emergency Survival Kit would be in an actual bear attack. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! That's a long way to ride a bicycle! Spray is a bit easier to get on target with but still takes practice to get into action quickly.
I wouldn't call it useless - one decent shot with something that big should shake it's day.
@@sstritmatter2158 good point, I think better options are available though.
@@firearmsaddictloveguns not my first choice either - I bring .44 mag for black bear. I think if I was in grizzly country I'd carry .44 mag as backup and 375 H&H primary - at least 12 ga.
@@sstritmatter2158 a solid hit with a +p range hard cast 44 is pretty effective but can you get a hit..? that’s the question. Also there is some talk about trying to break a shoulder on a charging bear but I’m not sure how practical that is.. just lucky to hit it anywhere , let alone the shoulder of a bear facing you hauling ass.
I love the quality of the artwork. That’s a scary bear. Lol good job.
GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE! Thank u 🙏
Thanks a lot, Glad you enjoyed it!
Cantankerous corrugated bruin. Hahaha another 10/10 video Alan. I was considering grabbing a 10mm for backpacking but I think I’m gonna have to stick with the bear spray after seeing what hitting a moving target looks like.
Just takes a bit of practice, both is probably best. Hope you are having a great time down in Denali!
@Manny - bear spray does nothing to an angry momma bear or territorial bear that is in a committed "full charge" to severely hurt or kill you. Please research and get some firearm realistic bear training. It may save your life
The first video was great. No matter what people will find problems.
real bear took 8 rds from an M1 Garand, coming thru the kitchen window of our house on Airport Rd, Fairbanks. If he'd been able to get better footing, my wife may have been killed, but his hips stuck in the window and the porch didnt reach under the window. 2 rds 30-06 in the head, 4 in the chest, 2 in the shoulders-he backed out and walked away. Game warden got him in the alley 5 min later, he had over 200 bullets in him, ranging from 9mm to my 06. According to the vet they took him to, he could have survived ALL of it until the warden used a 300WM behind the head at 25yds. Wife took me to the Sportsman's center on post and got me a 300WM that afternoon.
This is a great video. Thank you.
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome presentation. Please do more.😊
Great demo using a moving target. I chose the 10mm as my preferred handgun for bear self defense, a few years ago. I can get off more shots in the kill zone with my Glock 20 in 10mm than I can with my .460 S&W magnum revolver.
Are you f****** kidding me dude and I know you're practicing on a stationary Target, you have more faith in a 10 mm than I do, and you do realize you're not going to get more than one or two shots off
Good video. The speed surprised me. I don’t know if that’s accurate bear speed since there are a lot of variables that didn’t get tested. Like why wait to shoot? As soon as you see the bear, at least draw! There is no sense of running from it in the snow. Shooting with the .44 the bear would’ve been on you! The target was abreast of you when you got the .44 shot off. “Maybe” the impact of the shot would’ve slowed the beast down, but if it didn’t kill it you’re in trouble. Waaay too many “experts” downplay the effectiveness of the “underpowered” 10mm in bear country. They prefer the big hand cannons in a one-shot-one-kill scenarios. This video shot down (no pun intend) many of those assumptions. Good video.
Yep it's all about control. Great video thank you
This was an awesome test. Thanks for validating my choice of an FN510 over a Smith 686 for bear country. I know that .357 and .44 mag are more powerful rounds but 10mm is proven to get the job done. Plus its way faster and you get 15+1 in the gun. This is a no-brainer for me.
Great video!!!
That was brilliant! Havnt seen anything like that common sense set up before..
I am not sure about brilliant but it worked great, better than I expected from my hillbilly engineering.
Great video man thank you 👍
You are an excellent shooter and this made it look hard for even you. The 44mag was truly a humbling experience for sure. If you carry the 44 before the beasts come out of den, you better practice the moving target a lot. I’m thinking you still had a decent chance of surviving the attack with the 10 though. It will be good to see how the long guns work. May want to make sure you always carry one of those. We will see next week 👍
Excellent work as always, thanks much for the eye opening lessons.
Thanks a lot, the long gun video turned out pretty good. Interesting results for sure.
Thanks for doing this follow up with a moving target. Again I think you helped me make my mind up and go with the 10mm. I would rather have multiple shots on target and hits versus only a couple shots and maybe a single hit.
Thanks for watching, glad I could help!
Especially with the engineering and tactical quality of ammo these days.
This helps me decide on what I want to carry for hiking. Bear country in the rockies, so no alaskian bears but still bears, 10mm makes more sense given more shops, likely to help make a bear think twice if it is charging.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Nice job. Longer barrels = longer draw too.
Thanks, its a tradeoff for sure.
Very useful video. Thanks.
Great content. I can't wait tell the long gun one.
Thanks a lot, comes out in a couple days.
Genius video for anyone thinking about bear defense, but off topic his footwear choice is interesting too. I've recently gotten into the rubber boots for snow, they just work for keeping water out and can be warm with enough wool socks. Strap some good snow shoes over those? I didn't even think of that, but it might help me sit inside less during winter.
Great video, following the old saying train like you fight. I am in my early 60,s but very fit and just like the idea of a revolver (not saying I'm right, just old and set in my ways) for bear protection. I have a S&W 686 plus in a 4 inch barrel but felt it wasn't enough for hiking in brown bear country with my daughter and grandson. Ended up buying a Colt 6 in Anaconda 44 mag, also purchased the Winchester Big Bore 44 magnum 240 grain SJHP to go with it. Like most of us I was happy to have an excuse to buy a new gun :) and I always regretted selling my S&W 29 4 in 30 years ago. After watching your charging bear and imagining a real-life scenario like that it makes me wish even harder that I never run into one.
Pretty cool Stuff.I appreciate your help.
Keep up the great work
Thanks, I will do my best!
Damn good job my friend!👏👍
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Great video 😎
Great video, tanks
This guy is awesome.