I'm not Alaskapopo, but from my research, buffalo bore or underwood ammo seem like the best options. Stick with hard cast, FMJ, or the extreme penetrators.
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I have had 100 percent functional reliability with the Underwood loading of the Lehigh Extreme penetrator bullet in multiple calibers and platforms. The hard cast loads have been all over the map in terms of reliability, and that is what led me to the USP and Super ammo.
This target is similar to what Gunsite uses in their backcountry course, although their circle depicting a brain shot basically is a triangle from the mouth to the two eyes.
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I like that target
I'm not trying to hijack this thread, but I'm interested in hearing more about the Gunsite class info. Been to several 250 and 350 classes myself.
I am specifically curious about any caliber or a firearm recommendations they had and also curious what the firearms brought by the students were.
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I use handloads with a 200 grain Montana Gold FMJ for my bear protection loads. Your right JHP's are to be avoided for this role.
Sure, I am referring to the Gunsite Backcountry course. It was originally designed for Alaska field workers, out around grizzly bears. It also covers cougars and black bears, but the primary focus is grizzly bears. It was a week long, and I took it twice. First, Steve Slawson was lead, and I believe Il Ling New, the second time. Lots of scenarios, moving targets, mostly using Gunsite's bear target (focused on the upper CNS).
The first time, I took a bunch of long guns and handguns, to test out different stuff. Included lever guns, .375 and .458 Lott bolt guns, Bowen Blackhawk, Redhawk and various N frames. Second time, I just brought what Steve Slawson told me was the "school solution" to these problems. The Gunsite school solution for a long gun is a shotgun or .45-70 class lever gun, and for handguns, an N frame Smith (.44 Magnum or .45 LC).
Subsequently, I migrated to the semi-auto handgun instead of an N frame, as I was putting in so much training with pistols.
Thanks GJM! I appreciate the info!
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Great article!!!
I love my S&W PC 629, but this article has me re-thinking my woods carry.
I don't own a 10mm, but I do have a .357 Sig that I'm darn good with as it was my duty caliber for years before I got out of the LEO field.
Hmmmm... A few rounds of .44 Mag, or 6-12 rounds of .357 Sig that I can pump out much faster. I definitely wouldn't go any lighter than that.