Originally Posted By: Tom_L
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A 12ga. or decent hunting rifle would be better IMHO but it's still no guarantee.
..snip wink


I'll take the .44 over the knife. (Don't get me wrong I'll take the knife too.)

The .44 might not be the perfect bear medicine but it also works beyond contact distance. wink

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