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There are no predators left on the North American continent that inspire the anxiety, fear, awe, and, when in their territory, hopefully caution, like the grizzly bear. Grizzlies are the ultimate apex predators: they’re massive, incredibly powerful, way faster than you are, and sport real thick hides, muscle, and bone. Basically, they’re walking (or running) tanks bristling with natural armament and fierce territoriality that will violently react to any even perceived threats, and… they get pretty hungry. Unfortunately for many hikers, fishermen, hunters, and other sportspeople and lovers of the great outdoors, grizzly bears make their homes in those outdoors.
Grizzly bears can be found in the northwestern United States, ranging from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington, north to Alaska. And for the most part, they tend to leave human beings alone. But that’s really not the case, however, when they (or their cubs) feel threatened, or when they’re hungry and smell food or a fresh catch in your bag.

Grizzlies are so formidable that there’s an active debate about what firearm is even capable of stopping them. But the ones below are said to be good to have on hand when venturing into grizzly country.

12 Gauge Slug

Among the most common responses to this question (beyond, “Use bear spray, it’s just as or more effective against bears than firearms.”) is: use a shotgun loaded with slugs. There’s almost nothing that can touch a solid 12 gauge ammo slug load. They hit like a truck and shouldn’t have much trouble penetrating even the formidable armor of an angry grizzly. Consider a saboted magnum slug.

12 Gauge Buckshot

Although less commonly recommended than the slugs, there is a healthy 12 gauge ammo community out there that swears by buckshot. The argument is that buckshot gives better spread coverage, and when being charged by 600 pounds of enraged grizzly bear, you don’t want to risk those slugs going wild. There’s also the suggestion that due to the power of their pump, behind that thick coat and sturdy sternum, the most consistent, safest way to drop a grizzly is with a headshot. And you have a better chance of scoring one with shot-spread. Then there’s the combo-crowd who suggest one buckshot shell in the pipe and four slugs (or however many your scattergun can hold) backing it up.

.300 AAC Blackout

The .300 AAC Blackout may not seem like the first choice for grizzly defense, but it has its place. The .300 AAC Blackout cartridge was originally designed as a round for the AR-15 platform with more punch than the .223 Remington and better performance for short-range, close-quarters combat. And if you’re getting into it with a grizzly, it’s going to be close-quarters. Since it’s a subsonic round, it’s also great for suppression, which is great news for your eardrums if you’re forced to fire without any preparation. So find some .300 AAC Blackout for sale wherever they carry 220-grain thumpers and head into the bush prepared.

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