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20ga Bear Defense While Upland or Waterfowl Hunting

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drakeallterrain:
Hello,

First time posting. I have scoured many forums about this, and there does not appear to be a reasonable solution for non-toxic ammo in 20ga that would work to defend against bears in this scenario “legally”. There are very niche manufacturers of “tin” rifled slugs, but they don’t come in 20ga. Steel 20ga (petal?) rounds must not be shot in choked barrels. Can’t legally hunt migratory birds/upland while in possession of lead ammo.

What I did was order 5x custom TSS rounds 20ga #BB 1-5/8 payload. I expect to never use them, but in addition to sometimes bear spray carried I wanted another option.Their cost shipped is $70/5 rnds, which is fine. In a 7lb. O/U I expect these rounds to take a chunk out of my shoulder.

At defensive range and within reason, what could I expect from this while choked at Improved Cylinder to Modified vs. bear face? I expect it to work for any other predator, but bear is the primary concern. I know its no slug but I imagine I can’t ask bears to be patient while I swap chokes.

CP:

--- Quote from: drakeallterrain on September 26, 2024, 01:36:34 PM ---
At defensive range and within reason, what could I expect from this while choked at Improved Cylinder to Modified vs. bear face?

--- End quote ---

You should expect to die a horrible and painful death via a pissed off bear. 

Maybe just bring some bear spray.

Bob33:
I don't think that would work very well on a grizzly. I wouldn't worry about a black bear.

Feathernfurr:
Unless you’re waterfowl/upland hunting in grizz country I wouldn’t be worried about bear defense. If you’re dead set on it I would be carrying a side arm. Dump two rounds of bird shot in the face and eyes, then transition to your sidearm.

freshgrease:
Posts like these are bizarre as can be lol.

Just buy a pistol if you are truly afraid of bears.

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