Bear Creek was helpful, but ultimately wound up being a "it's your chamber" or "not the ammo". These were from 2020. The 140's were supposed to be the fix for this, by starting the ogive earlier/shorter bearing surface (compared to the 160's). COAL is a RCH over max SAAMI length straight out of the box.
No bear sightings to report. Appreciate all the responses, decided on the .357 w/fmj and some bear spray for the woods. I also brought the 9mm, with all the crazy stuff happening overseas, in case we run into a "sleeper cell" at a rest stop! 09-18-2012, 12:12 PM Siamese spear 09-18-2012, 12:33 PM KAB55
Bear spray is usually OC (oleoresin capsicum) not CS - 18% OC is the only limit in Michigan, Which is concentration % not volume. There is not a volume, or quantity limit. Strongest? Lots of folks like the Fox Labs 1.4, UDAP or SABRE. Don't argue with crackheads. Why can't you use bear spray on a person? Maybe I got bad info from Google.
Virginia hunter dies after bear shot in a tree falls on him Authorities in Virginia say a hunter has died after a bear was shot in a tree and fell on him. Associated Press - December 17, 2024 LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by one of his hunting partners fell on him, state wildlife officials said.
Black bear or grizzly bear? I'm assuming black since this is Michigan, but in either case bear spray is a wise choice. As far as guns go, though, according to Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore, who knows more about shooting bears than most people, good stout 9mm loads are all you really need for black bear.
2) a Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 16" rifle in that caliber with a CMC 3.5# drop-in trigger. 3) a Ruger Mini 30 SS Ranch rifle, also with a trigger job by my favorite gunsmith.
I was wondering has anybody ever deer hunted or bear hunted with a .45 ACP or a 45 super with like a Hornady or a cast bullets. I have taken some deer with a 9mm.
Forum Firearms Issues/Discussions General Firearms Discussion Michigan based youtube channel, visiting bear creek ballistics for 350 stuff/450 stuff. What do you guys hear about their ammo ?
Any experience with Bear Creek Arsenal products ? saw a posting in the Found a deal forum for a Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 in 7.62 X 39.. and considering the purchase of one.Wondered about the Quality of Bear Creek Arsenal products, and after purchase, Customer support they provide.
I was planning to hunt on my own and maybe find someone that needs to run his dogs and tree a bear, or just take off into the swamp areas with honey and peanut butter. Any ideas?? or real world experience on not spending a $2000 wad but maybe a whole lot less. langenc 09-20-2015, 08:59 PM
