FlyGuy
WKR
Looks like I will be going on my 1st bear hunt next Spring in MT. Ive never bothered with carrying bear spray or a sidearm before, but for this hunt we will be in an area on the edge of grizzly country.
I've heard that the 10mm is the preferred caliber for bear defense, but I don't own one. I do have a 40 caliber Glock and my wife has a small hammerless 357 revolver. Are either of these good enough, or should I use this as an opportunity to expand my firearm collection to include the 10mm?
Also, are there specific rounds that I should be using?
I'm super excited about this hunt, but I have SOOOOO much to learn about it. Total newb here so on bear hunting and on hunting in grizzly areas.
I've heard that the 10mm is the preferred caliber for bear defense, but I don't own one. I do have a 40 caliber Glock and my wife has a small hammerless 357 revolver. Are either of these good enough, or should I use this as an opportunity to expand my firearm collection to include the 10mm?
Also, are there specific rounds that I should be using?
I'm super excited about this hunt, but I have SOOOOO much to learn about it. Total newb here so on bear hunting and on hunting in grizzly areas.