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Originally Posted by IdahoDoug
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First off, I'm going to ignore those pictures because they scare the sh %t out of me. Dunno if you read of my double griz encounter (2 separate bears within 20 minutes) a couple years ago... |
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Anyhow, the comments on the 12g slug are encouraging because I feel like if it indeed hits harder than a .44 then I know I can also use 3" magnum slugs which come out at 1760fps which would put it better than the 460. I could not find ballistics for the 2 3/4 I have, so I'm using your 1476fps
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Quite a few guides in bear country like the shotgun/slug combination. A 12 ga. slug has a lot of frontal area (cross section) which means it will punch a big hole. Unfortunately, they don't have particularly good "Sectional Density" which means they won't penetrate as well as most rifle or pistol bullets, but they will definitely "light up" a bear with every hit.
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I'm guessing that if I had a custom sling made for my 12g, I could put more slugs on target faster with it than with a high powered pistol.
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I agree.
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Or very close. I base this on having rapid fired my pump Mossburg from the hip many times over the years screwing around. Walking with my family, with the 12g hung in a way it could be brought up fast, I feel confident about that.
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Depending upon age and experience, family members may be able to wield the shotgun too. Good to have everyone trained in what to do. Much harder to accomplish with a hard recoiling pistol.
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What do you think the 1760fps 1oz slug's ME would be?
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Without looking it up, I would guess it would approach 3000 ft. lbs.
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Any thoughts on a sling for a short barreled (18") shotgun that satisfies the ease of walking and fast access goal?
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There are lots of tactical items for shotguns (slings, barrel band sling mounts, sling mount for the stock, extended mag. tubes etc)