We had the same problem in Hawaii, a beautiful place but you could almost watch your weapon rust after cleaning it. We used regular motor oil to prevent rust. To this day I still use motor oil with no noticeable issues. That's from 1978 until now. 44 years of motor oil.
Motor oil is just as good as any fancy gun oil if not better. it’s designed to protect engines spinning at 6000+ rpms guns will never experience parts friction like that . plus it will help cleaning due to the detergent in the oil ! Rock on and don’t think anything of what any one tells you otherwise ! I use both motor oil and gun specific oils what ever is closer. Just don’t use gun oil in your motor 😉
@@vic2796 I can only imagine what a few quarts of gun oil would cost. I have been using motor oil on my firearms since the 70s I really don,t think I'll change now. And yes, a well-oiled weapon is very easy to clean.
I just got a rifled barrel and ordered the Crush and a folding stock. 1 1/2 oz. at 1600 fps. MPN SL-123CMR UPC 4030128120522 Manufacturer Brenneke USA Ammunition Caliber 12 Gauge Ammo Bullet Type Rifled Slug Muzzle Velocity 1604 fps Muzzle Energy 3804 ft lbs Primer Shotgun Primer Casing Shotgun Casing Ammo Rating Hunting 12 Gauge Ammo Its my camp gun.
Nice video! Simple......you did some shooting, and btw good shots, highlighted your gun and what you added to it. I like how you kept the gun simple without all the additions, although some additions can certainly help in some situations. I'm a blued and wood guy myself. Great channel!
I have carried my Mossberg 500 all over Alaska. Summer, winter, spring and fall and I am with you on the finish. I have however used a product called RIG which I smear all over the blued parts, except the trigger. I load up patches of cotton (old tee shirts) with it and put them in zip lock bags. It works pretty well. Well enough that after 20 plus years I do not have any rust or pitting. It is on me while fly fishing as well.
You can have your finish Cerakoted inexpensively. It’s like a durable shellack that’s baked on, it doesn’t allow water and salt to reach metals. It can be patterned, matte, it can even be clear so your finish doesn’t appear different. That would save you from rust.
I have a Browning BPS Upland with a 22 inch barrel. I am a lefty so the bottom loading and bottom ejection works better for me. I really like the ghost ring rear sight that you have and the tritium post front sight. With that set up and much practice, you are very quick at getting on target.
great video . I have a mossberg 590 I carry when in the woods here in Arkansas . we have black bears and like you I have not had to shoot one . hell when my gun goes off ( 3" magnum ) the sound scares everything even the bears . I was a remington 870 guy until I got my 590 mossberg makes a fine shotgun .
I agree our TN black bears can be chased off by clapping your hands. But I noticed when I’m in the Kenai Peninsula, those bears do not have the same kind of behavior, nor do moose… that said, moose are freaking terrifying in the backcountry. Never had to deal with an aggressive bear, but twice we’ve had to deal with cow moose.
Looks like it would be quite capable to handle the job. Defensive position, on your knee if he’s charging you. Equal height will give more positive results in a high speed situation. Good video, nice rig.
Shotguns are nice for quick follow up shots. I have a Mossberg 500 with federal 3 inch 1 1/4 ounce slugs at 1600 fps. Great against most charging animals in North America.
Nice setup! We also use the 870 for work. A ceracote finish really helps for working in S.E.. Trouble is most slug loads aren’t waterproof and the powder can get soaked if the shells get submerged. I prefer to carry my personal .44 in stainless because it’s more likely to be on me if I need it. If it’s a bear heavy area or really remote I take my stainless 1895 guidegun in 45/70.
MY Alaskan 'bear' gun was (spent ten years of summers up there fishing) also a 12 gauge pump Mossy, however spending all that time on a boat, meant stainless, but painted none the less. Since mine was/is a Military model, it has ghost ring sights and of all things a bayonet lug w the bayonet:) So not only was it a powerful "Bear GUN", it also served as a 'sharp stick" LOL. (Funny thing is not only am I NOT kidding (hat to use a Shottie to get thru Canada's inland waterway- no rifles/pistols allowed on US yachts in those days) GAWD Canada had some stupid gun laws...maybe they still do.
Hey, nice shot bro. I got me a mossberg 590 12 gage shot gun pump action, it’s got heat shield on top of my barrel and and ghost ring sight, it’s 20inch long. Mine has 8 rounds plus 1. 9 rounds I’ve shot it and I love it.
I prefer Mossbergs to 870s and while my gun is the 590, the 500 is lighter, handier, and arguably quicker. I swapped out the steel magazine follower and factory spring for a nylon follower and stainless spring. I prefer a side saddle for spare ammo which doesn't interfere with shooting from my weak side the way a butt cuff does, and it provides a spot to mount my flashlight. Typically I keep the magazine loaded with Brennekes and have buckshot in the side saddle in case of a "polar bear in town" issue. I swapped out the Speed Feed stock for a Magpul SGA which I chose for it's adjustable LOP, I epoxied a swivel stud to the under side of the butt on the angled portion ahead of the butt, and just use a plain 1.25" web sling.
Have a benelli nova and if you don't pump it really fast it will jam. Benelli says that's the way its supposed to be but every other pump shotgun I've had I only had to pump it normally not as fast as I can
Looks like that Mossberg Jammed a few times. If I’m going to carry Shotgun for Bear Defense I would Carry a Remington 870 express. I’ve never had a jam with it. Good video
I've tried my whole life to warm up to pump shottys..but I always seem to bungle when shooting fast..just sold my pump and bought a Rem11-87 supermag and couldn't be happier with its reliability..even got it shooting low brass 1140 fps #8 shot...3-1\2 chambered auto loading shotguns can be very reliable too.I didn't buy it for the long chamber and found there's a lot of people who don't like 3-1\2" chamber shotguns because of reliability issues they have had with theirs..gas management is the trick..on my bird barrel I opened up one of the two gas ports 1\64" larger and it made all the difference for cycling low brass..5 min job. The rifled slug barrel has proven to have excellent accuracy and reliability using Sabot slugs. No more short stroking a pump for this old fart.
Stay with the brenneke as mentioned in a previous comment. Had to dispatch a boar with fosters and was lacking penetration. Perhaps a comparison would make an interesting video
I always used a Mossberg Shockwave as my bear defense Shotty. Now it's in a legal grey area where I am, so i switched to an IWI Tavor TS12. Too heavy for long hikes. Just got a Beretta 1301, I think that might be better... We'll see in a month or 2 when Morel season hits
The 1301 is no doubt a fine shotgun. It's light enough to carry on a hike but can shoot insanely fast if needed. I was an 870 fan for over twenty years and not even a year so far with the 1301, I take it over the 870 every time. I did replace the plastic mag clamp with an aluminum GG&G clamp which is more robust and changed the handguard out with a Briley aluminum handguard, which is much better than the plastic one it came with.
Weird.. We share a name and I also carry the exact model m500 with me in the PNW for the same reason lol. I wish current circumstances afforded me the opportunity to become a ranger like yourself though haha.
i have the mosseberg shockwave for bear defence . i found that with the very short pistol grip it was hard to acquire the target right away ? so i took that grip off and put a full buttstock on it ! way better
Can three inch, magnum, 12 gauge, 437 grain slugs penetrate a polar bear's skull? I think if you got a side shot with a 12 gauge magnum slug into a polar bear's heart it would take it.
setting up a tactical shotgun in Montana, the slugs with ghost rings are no problem. where I found issues were the buckshot rounds have way less range than I thought. Would u recommend flight control buckshot? or ditch that idea and run strictly slugs. Thanks
Did you by chance go to the Library when you were in Kodiak? I thought I saw you there and I was going to ask if it was you but wasn't completely sure.
Just picked up a Winchester sxp for my camp gun along with my 10mm. What loads do you use for bear? I've heard 00 buckshot or slugs are best. We only have black bear in my area but they're very prominent and around a lot.
Why does everybody have a pump , pump is good for personal defense! However with bear defense wouldn’t u want faster succession in rounds and go with semi automatic? The only thing I could think of, afraid of a semiautomatic jamming? Test and know your ammo and shotgun see if it jams. It shouldn’t with high brass rounds, I think semi is a better choice for bear defense. Thanks!
Sweet setup. What is your AMMO of choice for 🐻 defense where u live? I hear 3" magnum slugs are the way to roll. But I don't live there so I don't know. Great shooten.
How did you attach the front sight post? Is it just fastened over the bead or was some gunsmithing involved? Curious because I also have a Mossberg 500 and those ghost ring sights look pretty neat.
Yes, I like the Brenneke special forces short magnum. It's a good balance of recoil and power. 1 1/4oz slug built for penetration in a 2 3/4 inch shell. As a disclaimer though, I have never had to kill a bear with them in self defense but that is what we were issued by ADF&G and I felt confident in them.
Nice. I'm sure you've seen them before, but have you ever practiced with bear targets? Amazon has a pack of 100 for like $40. "Alaska State Parks Bear Target, 100 Pack" is what they're called there.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 ha, they do look pretty mean. Kinda like the menacing lifesize Bigfoot cutout in "Harry and the Hendersons". If you ever saw that movie :)
Love it. Easy, simple and effective. You never see that in a gun video anymore. Its always, "my gun is best". I like, "this is what i use, it works".
You're modest, humble and a damn fine shot. Your presentation was good.
Thank you, sir.
We had the same problem in Hawaii, a beautiful place but you could almost watch your weapon rust after cleaning it. We used regular motor oil to prevent rust. To this day I still use motor oil with no noticeable issues. That's from 1978 until now. 44 years of motor oil.
If it works it works! I have spent some time on those terribly humid pacific islands and I know exactly what you mean. Very clever with the motor oil.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875, Hey, it's cheap compared to gun oil, and one quart of mobile one will last forever.
Motor oil is just as good as any fancy gun oil if not better. it’s designed to protect engines spinning at 6000+ rpms guns will never experience parts friction like that .
plus it will help cleaning due to the detergent in the oil ! Rock on and don’t think anything of what any one tells you otherwise ! I use both motor oil and gun specific oils what ever is closer.
Just don’t use gun oil in your motor 😉
@@vic2796 I can only imagine what a few quarts of gun oil would cost. I have been using motor oil on my firearms since the 70s I really don,t think I'll change now. And yes, a well-oiled weapon is very easy to clean.
Interesting...I never gave any thought to motor oil. @@vic2796
That’s a beautiful shotgun brother! Perfect for bear defense or defense against any big animals that might want to kill you in Alaska.
Mossberg 500 has been my choice for over 50 years. Very dependable, reasonably priced, and great customer service.
I'd use 3 inch slugs for Bear defense, Breneke Black Magic Magnum to be exact. It's a 1.5 Oz, 600 grain projectile moving at 1,300+ fps.
That's a bruiser for sure.
I just got a rifled barrel and ordered the Crush and a folding stock. 1 1/2 oz. at 1600 fps.
MPN SL-123CMR
UPC 4030128120522
Manufacturer Brenneke USA Ammunition
Caliber 12 Gauge Ammo
Bullet Type Rifled Slug
Muzzle Velocity 1604 fps
Muzzle Energy 3804 ft lbs
Primer Shotgun Primer
Casing Shotgun Casing
Ammo Rating Hunting 12 Gauge Ammo
Its my camp gun.
1 3/8 oz slug is what the brenneke black magics are
@@fatfuzzypotato6113what if you missed?
Ouch
Nice video! Simple......you did some shooting, and btw good shots, highlighted your gun and what you added to it. I like how you kept the gun simple without all the additions, although some additions can certainly help in some situations. I'm a blued and wood guy myself. Great channel!
This has become a favorite channel. I love the signal to noise ratio here.
Thanks, that means a lot.
I have carried my Mossberg 500 all over Alaska. Summer, winter, spring and fall and I am with you on the finish. I have however used a product called RIG which I smear all over the blued parts, except the trigger. I load up patches of cotton (old tee shirts) with it and put them in zip lock bags. It works pretty well. Well enough that after 20 plus years I do not have any rust or pitting. It is on me while fly fishing as well.
Wow nice shooting I’m glad you listened to your dad and I when you were young. 😉
Nice shotgun. Everything needed without all the "tactical" junk that is so popular lately. You get my vote! You shoot very well.
Thanks! I like keeping things as slick as possible. No need carrying around all that extra weight.
Not junk. That's like calling GPS in a car junk lol. But a lot of people don't learn the basics
@@wilez3219 Agreed. Just cause it's not what YOU prefer, doesn't make it "junk"
@@wilez3219 for something you take on a hike in a bear infested zone, this shotgun with nothing else suffices. No need for extra weight.
I use a beeswax and almond oil mixed into a cream to treat my 870 for bad weather. Old timers used bear lard for rust proofing.
Cool, I bet that heavy natural grease works pretty good.
Mossberg 500, great gun, nice set up. Thanks for sharing
A nice strait forward gun. Perfect.
You can have your finish Cerakoted inexpensively. It’s like a durable shellack that’s baked on, it doesn’t allow water and salt to reach metals. It can be patterned, matte, it can even be clear so your finish doesn’t appear different. That would save you from rust.
Nice video, informative and no bullshit talking, besides that you're a pretty good shot
keep on going buddy
Thanks! Will do.
Fine shooting and a good on-screen presence.
Nice video Alan! Interesting material - I liked the advice about not having to carry ammo in your pockets.
Thanks :)
Good shooting! Nice simple set up for bear defence
Thanks!
Finally. The video I've been waiting for.
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.
Thanks again,I’m going to Carry my moms Mossberg for bear protection,she used it for deer hunting in NY,I now reside in WY
Hope it serves you well, take care!
Great video. Man you're really good at honestly practical outdoor guns.
I have a Browning BPS Upland with a 22 inch barrel. I am a lefty so the bottom loading and bottom ejection works better for me. I really like the ghost ring rear sight that you have and the tritium post front sight. With that set up and much practice, you are very quick at getting on target.
Cool! The sights are a pretty nice upgrade.
Simple, straightforward, and gets the job done.
- 👍
Nice shooting, practice definitely pays for itself.
Thanks, I agree.
great video . I have a mossberg 590 I carry when in the woods here in Arkansas . we have black bears and like you I have not had to shoot one . hell when my gun goes off ( 3" magnum ) the sound scares everything even the bears . I was a remington 870 guy until I got my 590 mossberg makes a fine shotgun .
Thanks! Nice, 3" magnums pack a wallop. I don't really have a strong preference between the 870 or the Mossbergs.
The controls on the 590 are MUCH more intuitive for me. I sold my Remington, as nice as it was. Love my Mossberg.
I agree our TN black bears can be chased off by clapping your hands. But I noticed when I’m in the Kenai Peninsula, those bears do not have the same kind of behavior, nor do moose… that said, moose are freaking terrifying in the backcountry. Never had to deal with an aggressive bear, but twice we’ve had to deal with cow moose.
Wipe down with automatic transmission fluid and then wipe it down again it'll leave a thin coat is it automatic rust inhibitor
You have a good channel. Greetings from Ohio!!
Hi Steve, thanks for watching!
Shotguns got the power 💪🏼💪🏼
Rem 870 Slug Gun with Breneke Orginal Magnum Slugs always my camp gun for Bears in Fairbanks and Area.
Looks like it would be quite capable to handle the job.
Defensive position, on your knee if he’s charging you. Equal height will give more positive results in a high speed situation.
Good video, nice rig.
Thanks!
Well... you put me down with your shooting. Course mine is for home defense.
Thanks for the vid!
Great setup, functional and simple
You're nice with the gauge! Keep up the good work.
I love the one gun that gets er done . The old street howitzer !
As Alaskan I carry a Mossberg 930 SPX for bear. Also a Glock 20 with 4 mags.
Shotguns are nice for quick follow up shots. I have a Mossberg 500 with federal 3 inch 1 1/4 ounce slugs at 1600 fps. Great against most charging animals in North America.
Used mine for just that. 00 buck no! I used Brenneke slugs to follow up - yeah!
Great setup there! 🤠
Thanks! 👍
Nice setup! We also use the 870 for work. A ceracote finish really helps for working in S.E.. Trouble is most slug loads aren’t waterproof and the powder can get soaked if the shells get submerged. I prefer to carry my personal .44 in stainless because it’s more likely to be on me if I need it. If it’s a bear heavy area or really remote I take my stainless 1895 guidegun in 45/70.
Sounds like good choices all around. I imagine its hard to keep anything dry in southeast! Thanks for watching!
Good training sir! Looks like you have practiced alot and that is definitely what matters.
MY Alaskan 'bear' gun was (spent ten years of summers up there fishing) also a 12 gauge pump Mossy, however spending all that time on a boat, meant stainless, but painted none the less. Since mine was/is a Military model, it has ghost ring sights and of all things a bayonet lug w the bayonet:) So not only was it a powerful "Bear GUN", it also served as a 'sharp stick" LOL. (Funny thing is not only am I NOT kidding (hat to use a Shottie to get thru Canada's inland waterway- no rifles/pistols allowed on US yachts in those days) GAWD Canada had some stupid gun laws...maybe they still do.
Great job, Brother!
Good set up!
I like it!
Thanks!
Hey, nice shot bro. I got me a mossberg 590 12 gage shot gun pump action, it’s got heat shield on top of my barrel and and ghost ring sight, it’s 20inch long. Mine has 8 rounds plus 1. 9 rounds I’ve shot it and I love it.
Thanks, sounds like a nice shotgun you have there.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 yes sir and I love it. I got it 5 months ago. Brand new 2022
I prefer Mossbergs to 870s and while my gun is the 590, the 500 is lighter, handier, and arguably quicker. I swapped out the steel magazine follower and factory spring for a nylon follower and stainless spring. I prefer a side saddle for spare ammo which doesn't interfere with shooting from my weak side the way a butt cuff does, and it provides a spot to mount my flashlight. Typically I keep the magazine loaded with Brennekes and have buckshot in the side saddle in case of a "polar bear in town" issue. I swapped out the Speed Feed stock for a Magpul SGA which I chose for it's adjustable LOP, I epoxied a swivel stud to the under side of the butt on the angled portion ahead of the butt, and just use a plain 1.25" web sling.
That sounds like a sweet well thought out setup.
Have a benelli nova and if you don't pump it really fast it will jam. Benelli says that's the way its supposed to be but every other pump shotgun I've had I only had to pump it normally not as fast as I can
One thing I'd change is the forend to something less slippery than that smooth one.
Looks like that Mossberg Jammed a few times. If I’m going to carry Shotgun for Bear Defense I would Carry a Remington 870 express. I’ve never had a jam with it. Good video
Thanks for watching! I am not sure I see what you mean, what is the timestamp for the jam? I like 870s too, could not pick a favorite between them.
I love both the 500 and the 870. Slightly favor the 870, just like how the action moves. But both are outstanding.
Looks , AWESOME pard 😃😃😃😃
Thanks!
Nice accuracy!!
I've tried my whole life to warm up to pump shottys..but I always seem to bungle when shooting fast..just sold my pump and bought a Rem11-87 supermag and couldn't be happier with its reliability..even got it shooting low brass 1140 fps #8 shot...3-1\2 chambered auto loading shotguns can be very reliable too.I didn't buy it for the long chamber and found there's a lot of people who don't like 3-1\2" chamber shotguns because of reliability issues they have had with theirs..gas management is the trick..on my bird barrel I opened up one of the two gas ports 1\64" larger and it made all the difference for cycling low brass..5 min job. The rifled slug barrel has proven to have excellent accuracy and reliability using Sabot slugs. No more short stroking a pump for this old fart.
Sounds like you got a good setup for your needs now.
This video is awesome
nice setup!
looks good, love those sights.
If it works, don’t mess with it.
Nice shotgun. FLITZ might work for rust. It is a wax and cleaner.
Thanks
That's right
Plus six if you add a side saddle which i would
Stay with the brenneke as mentioned in a previous comment. Had to dispatch a boar with fosters and was lacking penetration. Perhaps a comparison would make an interesting video
That's a great idea. Have not seen good brenneke slugs in the store for a while but it would be interesting to compare when I can find some more.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 look forward to that comparison!
Practical Setup
What department did you work for that issued the shot gun ?
I always used a Mossberg Shockwave as my bear defense Shotty. Now it's in a legal grey area where I am, so i switched to an IWI Tavor TS12. Too heavy for long hikes. Just got a Beretta 1301, I think that might be better... We'll see in a month or 2 when Morel season hits
The 1301 is no doubt a fine shotgun. It's light enough to carry on a hike but can shoot insanely fast if needed. I was an 870 fan for over twenty years and not even a year so far with the 1301, I take it over the 870 every time. I did replace the plastic mag clamp with an aluminum GG&G clamp which is more robust and changed the handguard out with a Briley aluminum handguard, which is much better than the plastic one it came with.
Nice outfit. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥
Very cool!
Thanks
Your solid with that gun
Weird.. We share a name and I also carry the exact model m500 with me in the PNW for the same reason lol. I wish current circumstances afforded me the opportunity to become a ranger like yourself though haha.
Nice! I spell mine the same as yours also.
like your videos!! What kind of work do you do? Love Alaska videos!! Keep them coming
Thanks! Will do! I work for Alaska Department of Fish and Game in the summer.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 That's neat! Bet that is has some nice "offices" for you!! thanks for the reply
i have the mosseberg shockwave for bear defence . i found that with the very short pistol grip it was hard to acquire the target right away ? so i took that grip off and put a full buttstock on it ! way better
Perfect setup for four legged and two legged predators, but add a light and it will be… even more betterer.
how do you waterproof your slugs if it's raining? And have you changed your mind since this post is 2 years ago? NIce channel!
What is the barrel and what is the ammo? Kind of important for big game as your speaking of.
Did you have somebody put the front site on for you cause I know that don’t come standard awesome video
Nice Hat!
Thanks!
Good stuff😊
Can three inch, magnum, 12 gauge, 437 grain slugs penetrate a polar bear's skull? I think if you got a side shot with a 12 gauge magnum slug into a polar bear's heart it would take it.
I never heard in the video what shell he was using or recommended for bear defense
Nice 👍
setting up a tactical shotgun in Montana, the slugs with ghost rings are no problem. where I found issues were the buckshot rounds have way less range than I thought. Would u recommend flight control buckshot? or ditch that idea and run strictly slugs. Thanks
Buckshot is really poor for bear stopping probably have to be in spitting distance to get positive results.
Did you by chance go to the Library when you were in Kodiak? I thought I saw you there and I was going to ask if it was you but wasn't completely sure.
I love Shotguns.
I want to ask about ammo. Is he shooting a rifled barrel with slugs? What about buckshot?
Do you have a link for the sights?
Just picked up a Winchester sxp for my camp gun along with my 10mm. What loads do you use for bear? I've heard 00 buckshot or slugs are best. We only have black bear in my area but they're very prominent and around a lot.
I like slugs over buckshot for bears, any decent slug should do the trick on a black bear.
Do u lose a lot of velocity with the shorter barrel? I have never chronographed mine. Have a Beretta 1301 wanted to take to Montana
Nasty with that thing! 😃
Why does everybody have a pump , pump is good for personal defense! However with bear defense wouldn’t u want faster succession in rounds and go with semi automatic? The only thing I could think of, afraid of a semiautomatic jamming? Test and know your ammo and shotgun see if it jams. It shouldn’t with high brass rounds, I think semi is a better choice for bear defense. Thanks!
what kind of shells do you use against Kodiak or grizzly bears?
Very nice, I have a gen 2 KSG, thanks for your thoughts, stay safe.
Sweet setup. What is your AMMO of choice for 🐻 defense where u live? I hear 3" magnum slugs are the way to roll. But I don't live there so I don't know. Great shooten.
I like the Brenneke Special forces short magnum. Its a 1 1/4 oz slug built for penetration in a 2 3/4 inch shell. Good balance of power and recoil.
How did you attach the front sight post? Is it just fastened over the bead or was some gunsmithing involved? Curious because I also have a Mossberg 500 and those ghost ring sights look pretty neat.
No gunsmithing necessary, it clamps around the barrel and fits over the bead.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Nice, have you ever had it fall off or loosen up on you?
No, but I did use some nonpermanent thread locker.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Ah, makes sense. Blue loctite is good for that.
Just wondering what kind of round you were using at a longer distance. Thanks
Just some cheap Winchester super-x slugs.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Thanks
Really nice setup! Do you have a link for the sights?
Thanks, they are xs sights. The winged ghost ring with banded tritium bead.
Just curious what you run for ammunition? Do you stick to slugs, or do you alternate between slugs, and buck? Thanks.
I stick to slugs, my favorite is the brenneke special forces short magnum 1 1/4 oz rifled slug.
even stainless rusts on the rock
Haha, not surprised.
You said the sights help for shooting slugs but is that what you actually carry for bear defense? If so do you have a particular kind?
Yes, I like the Brenneke special forces short magnum. It's a good balance of recoil and power. 1 1/4oz slug built for penetration in a 2 3/4 inch shell. As a disclaimer though, I have never had to kill a bear with them in self defense but that is what we were issued by ADF&G and I felt confident in them.
Cool vid thank you
What is the Ammo you are using? Slugs?
How does the slug react on grizzly bears, being that it's soft lead and not jacketed?
Nice. I'm sure you've seen them before, but have you ever practiced with bear targets? Amazon has a pack of 100 for like $40. "Alaska State Parks Bear Target, 100 Pack" is what they're called there.
Only when I shot the ADF&G qualification. It was fun, mean looking targets!
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 ha, they do look pretty mean. Kinda like the menacing lifesize Bigfoot cutout in "Harry and the Hendersons". If you ever saw that movie :)