I hand load slugs in particular for Bear protection a 602-grain hardened slug that carries 3,000 ft.-lbs. of energy at 1520 fps, l have seen it drop charging bears in the field & it is very popular with locals in the remote areas of Alaska etc
That's a lot of joules. Was out west, brought a sidearm for day hikes. Went with a local friend when he went to buy a new pistol, and was a little embarrassed when the guy at the store said "You're carrying a 9mm? You better hope for an eye shot because that'll just piss the bear off." That was a moment of education for me.
I hand load slugs in particular for Bear protection a 602-grain hardened slug that carries 3,000 ft.-lbs. of energy at 1520 fps, l have seen it drop charging bears in the field & it is very popular with locals in the remote areas of Alaska etc
That's a lot of joules. Was out west, brought a sidearm for day hikes. Went with a local friend when he went to buy a new pistol, and was a little embarrassed when the guy at the store said "You're carrying a 9mm? You better hope for an eye shot because that'll just piss the bear off." That was a moment of education for me.