.41 MAG Bear bullet ?

[jeffitz]

Headed to Montana this fall for deer and elk - just wondering what would be a good bullet choice for the .41 Mag sidearm in case a Grizz should get stupid - i do reload my own ammo but need to buy bullets-hollow point ?

[WapitiTalk1]

No hollow points, you need solid lead.  Here you go..... I use their 305 GN for my .44 MAG while in griz country. 

https://hsmammunition.com/bear-load/

[Alchase]

Buffalo Bore Heavy .41 mag loads.

[pashok23]

No hollow points, you need solid lead.  Here you go..... I use their 305 GN for my .44 MAG while in griz country.   

https://hsmammunition.com/bear-load/

[BNAElkhntr]

Headed to Montana this fall for deer and elk - just wondering what would be a good bullet choice for the .41 Mag sidearm in case a Grizz should get stupid - i do reload my own ammo but need to buy bullets-hollow point ?

I Use Solid 265 grn In My 41 and loaded quite warm

[jeffitz]

Solids it is - thanks guys

[yorketransport]

Be sure to do a little accuracy testing with the heavy bullets in a 41 mag. A lot of guns can’t stabilize the 265gr and heavier LFN style cast bullets. Better stability gives better penetration/performance.

[jeffitz]

Yeah i will for sure be doing some testing once new bullets are bought and loaded. Thats good to know about the heavier bullets, ive never shot anything over 240grains out of that pistol- its a Smith and Wesson Model 657 Stainless with 6” barrel.

[Biggerhammer]

HSM  “Bear loads” 230gr .41 Magnum SEMI-Wadcutter. I carry their 325gr “Bear Load” in a .454 Casull.

[OutHouse]

HSM  “Bear loads” 230gr .41 Magnum SEMI-Wadcutter. I carry their 325gr “Bear Load” in a .454 Casull.

   I have those for my .357 and they are great. Pack a lot grains I think the ones I have are only 180 grain but can had up to 200 grain or more.

[PA BEN]

HSM  “Bear loads” 230gr .41 Magnum SEMI-Wadcutter. I carry their 325gr “Bear Load” in a .454 Casull.

This is what I use in my 10mm

[CAMPMEAT]

Hardcast only......

[Brushcrawler]

Buy a few hard cast loads and test them for penetration on some thick wood blocks. I found some surprises in performance for 10 mm. Buffalo bore 220 hard cast was by far the winner for me, and they cycled well. If you need them you will have only a few seconds to draw and fire, so lots of practice is worth it, regardless of the price of ammo.

[mountainman]

Carried an old well worn 3 screw 41 mag back when I guided for bear. Always loaded with hard cast, wide meplat loads. Only used it on bears a couple times with good, bone breaking results. Now it's one of either 44mag, 454 Casull, or the big 50 cal S&W that go with me now.

[yorketransport]

Carried an old well worn 3 screw 41 mag back when I guided for bear. Always loaded with hard cast, wide meplat loads. Only used it on bears a couple times with good, bone breaking results. Now it's one of either 44mag, 454 Casull, or the big 50 cal S&W that go with me now.

Nice bear, but that looks like a Super Redhawk, not a 3 screw Blackhawk.

[mountainman]

Carried an old well worn 3 screw 41 mag back when I guided for bear. Always loaded with hard cast, wide meplat loads. Only used it on bears a couple times with good, bone breaking results. Now it's one of either 44mag, 454 Casull, or the big 50 cal S&W that go with me now.

Nice bear, but that looks like a Super Redhawk, not a 3 screw Blackhawk.

Yes, it's a Super in 454Casull from a few years back. Will try to dig thru the old pics later of the Blackhawk

[mountainman]

Looking thru old pics, this is what I could find Yorke. Packing a decent boar out of a hole in the Methow. Dispatched with the .411, up close after taking several 338 win mags. Follow up was close and tight..as follow ups typically were..on the hip in the rear.

[257 Wby Mag]

Carried an old well worn 3 screw 41 mag back when I guided for bear. Always loaded with hard cast, wide meplat loads. Only used it on bears a couple times with good, bone breaking results. Now it's one of either 44mag, 454 Casull, or the big 50 cal S&W that go with me now.

Nice bear, but that looks like a Super Redhawk, not a 3 screw Blackhawk.

Some things never change.... grin

[257 Wby Mag]

Carried an old well worn 3 screw 41 mag back when I guided for bear. Always loaded with hard cast, wide meplat loads. Only used it on bears a couple times with good, bone breaking results. Now it's one of either 44mag, 454 Casull, or the big 50 cal S&W that go with me now.

Who did you guide for Dewey?