.44 Magnum Versus 10mm Grizzly Bear Flesh Test

Intercooler · February 03 2017 09:33:12 AM MST

4949shooter · February 03 2017 05:17:22 PM MST

Interesting test, all things considered.

blaster · February 03 2017 08:02:26 PM MST

interesting but he should have used beef ribs. they are closer in size to a black bear's ribs. like he said, "bear's rib bones are easily penetrated." all rib bones are similar but the mass a bullet has to pass thru should be closer to make the test more accurate. still great info.

Vice · February 09 2017 05:22:05 AM MST

Thanks for the video IC.

The winner was obvious, however I did not expect the 10 to do so well. That reassures me.

gandog56 · February 13 2017 09:02:15 AM MST

My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.

Rojo27 · February 13 2017 04:14:50 PM MST

Quote from: gandog56 on February 13 2017 09:02:15 AM MST
My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.

Then imagine how 16 (15+1) would leave you feeling...😜

Vice · February 14 2017 10:33:49 AM MST

Quote from: Rojo27 on February 13 2017 04:14:50 PM MST
Quote from: gandog56 on February 13 2017 09:02:15 AM MST
My .44 is a Ruger Redhawk. But I would not feel underpowered if I had my 10mm. Just the fact I have 10 bullets to the 44's 6 makes me all warm and tingly.

Then imagine how 16 (15+1) would leave you feeling...😜

Gor-asmic!!!! ${$default_tongue_smiley}$

Intercooler · February 14 2017 02:59:18 PM MST

Or trade the 5-6 round in after your confetti it ${$default_grin_smiley}$

puke · February 14 2017 08:05:06 PM MST

Don't know of many real world situations where you have time for more than a shot or two. (brown bear). I did read an article once written by a bear hunting guide...he stated that 240 gr. hollow points were the best BECAUSE,...the 240hp would more often than not change the bears focal point from YOU to the place they just got shot... and that would definitely give you more time. I guess they are nasty enough on the receiving end to get your attention.

Pablo · February 14 2017 08:08:14 PM MST

I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.

If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.

ragsflh · February 15 2017 01:19:06 AM MST

interesting

gandog56 · February 18 2017 08:02:53 PM MST

Quote from: Pablo on February 14 2017 08:08:14 PM MST
I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.

If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.

Well...................I just got a nice double action Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag. 5-6 shots. with a bear charging at me would have been hard with my Single Action Superblackhawk.

Pablo · February 18 2017 08:25:00 PM MST

Quote from: gandog56 on February 18 2017 08:02:53 PM MST
Quote from: Pablo on February 14 2017 08:08:14 PM MST
I always think I could squeeze off 4 or 5 shots.

If I lived, I'm just throwing my shorts away. Pants might still be OK.

Well...................I just got a nice double action Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag. 5-6 shots. with a bear charging at me would have been hard with my Single Action Superblackhawk.

Yeah but the SA is more accurate ${$default_tongue_smiley}$ ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ${$default_grin_smiley}$ ${$default_laugh_smiley}$ ${$default_wink_smiley}$ ${$default_kiss_smiley}$ ${$default_tongue_smiley}$

gandog56 · March 03 2017 08:06:17 PM MST

Well, if necessary for a charging bear, I still want my DA Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull.

Big10 · March 04 2017 08:18:52 PM MST

I've never had to face off with a bear and sincerely hope to never have to. However, I've met a couple of people that have in real life. They both carried 44 mags and both felt they would much rather have had a long gun instead, no equivocations. It's not volume of fire, it's a few accurate shots with enough penetration when the bear is charging (think 12 gauge with slugs). They run and climb so fast you're not likely to get many shots off regardless of magazine capacity.

This video kind of brings home the point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQSZ4c20KE