Bowhunting side arm ammo question

[hoyt2002]

you never know when you need a sidearm in the woods. My buddy was attacked by a wounded doe this year. Lucky for him he was able to dodge her when she tried to take his head off with her front hooves. she decided to run and not stomp on him but if she had kept at it it could have turned out bad.

[hard hunter]

I perfer a 40 or a 9 depending on what I feel like when I leave for the day but always bring an extra mag.

[Cylvertip]

I like my FMJ's - I want it going through the DA, his back pack, and his buddy.....

Glock 17-L ( 9mm, 6" barrel) on my hip is my trail gun now - with 3 17rd mags and 1 up the pipe.  If all else fails, I can put it in mow mode

[sakoshooter]

I think you guys need to find some new hunting areas if that's your concerns while you're in the woods. I spend 6 mos a yr in the woods counting weekends and a lot of week days for over 45 yrs and have never had a situation in which I needed a large bore handgun for security reasons. Now I'm talking normal hunting. Bear and cougar hunting with hounds might make a handgun appropriete if I wasn't carrying a rifle already. Otherwise it's just more weight to carry and something else to clean and oil after each trip. Hunting griz/brn bear might make a back up gun handy but I honestly cannot think of any other reason. It'd also have to be carried on your hip etc(accessible)to be of any use. Remember that you're already carrying a bow or gun as it is.
The woods is the safest place I know of. I even get to take real naps in the woods cuz I know there's nothing out there that is going to bother me. Unlike in town.

[BlackRidge]

I see where youre coming from Sako,

For me, it's simply about feeling more protected while in the woods. No matter how accurate I may feel I am with my bow, if SHTF, I'd feel much better just having that sidearm available. Rapid-fire/repeated fire/quick reloads being a great asset. It honestly, it has nothing to do with tweakers or random folks I may encounter (though all this talk of them if creepin me out)

...who knows, it could just be me wanting to carry at all times because I can 

Its almost like bringing a bic lighter with you into the woods. You'l probably never need it, but its there if needed, and could save you from a life-death situation

 

[Drifterat]

The only side arm I have to carry while bow hunting is a Glock .45ACP.  What would be the best ammo to have in it for in the woods?  I carry Cor-Bon hollow point 185gn. in it right now but I'm not sure if those would be the best bet for defense in the woods.

When I carry my .45 it has 230 gr. Federal Hydra-Shok's in it. Heavier bullets=more penetration.

[Button Nubbs]

I have been charged by a bear and didn't have a gun. I'm not gonna lie, ever since that moment I have been a little sketched out around bears. I carry a gun in the woods for protection from both tweakers and WILD animals. I carry 230gr speer gold dot +p in  .45acp

[turkeyfeather]

I'm with blackridge, I have never needed it but it's only a little more weight for peace of mind. Personally I carry a 9mm with +p hollow points. I like the trade off of smaller, faster bullets to save weight and have more rounds.

[Cylvertip]

Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it

[ZogTheFuzzy]

A question: I'm new here, so please define "tweakers"

And, I'm thinking about getting my concealed carry this year because I'm also more concerned about two-legged beasties than the four-legged ones.

[Bob33]

I'm thinking about getting my concealed carry this year because I'm also more concerned about two-legged beasties than the four-legged ones.

That's a great idea, but in case you're not aware you can carry concealed without a CPL while hunting.

[ZogTheFuzzy]

I'm thinking about getting my concealed carry this year because I'm also more concerned about two-legged beasties than the four-legged ones.

That's a great idea, but in case you're not aware you can carry concealed without a CPL while hunting.

I did not know that!  Still, a CPL would be useful in town, too. 

[TheHunt]

Bowhunting + side arm + silencer = Trouble... 

[cwuwildcat]

I think you guys need to find some new hunting areas if that's your concerns while you're in the woods. I spend 6 mos a yr in the woods counting weekends and a lot of week days for over 45 yrs and have never had a situation in which I needed a large bore handgun for security reasons. Now I'm talking normal hunting. Bear and cougar hunting with hounds might make a handgun appropriete if I wasn't carrying a rifle already. Otherwise it's just more weight to carry and something else to clean and oil after each trip. Hunting griz/brn bear might make a back up gun handy but I honestly cannot think of any other reason. It'd also have to be carried on your hip etc(accessible)to be of any use. Remember that you're already carrying a bow or gun as it is.
The woods is the safest place I know of. I even get to take real naps in the woods cuz I know there's nothing out there that is going to bother me. Unlike in town.

If you believe in the Bible, Noah was 600 years old and lived in a desert, but was Damned glad to have a boat at the ready!  Same for carrying a sidearm.  I've read enough articles about Mexicans growing pot in our forests, far away from where you'd expect to see them.  It only takes stumbling into one.

[heartshot]

Either my Sig 220 in .45acp or my 225 in 9mm both loaded with speer gold handloads are my backup weapon of choice. Like the others say you may never need it but if the SHTF sure will be glad to have it.