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Old 04-26-2012, 02:48 PM
Smokercraft Smokercraft is offline
 
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Default Slugs

Planning on doing some backcountry fishing this summer at a few locations where there's a good chance we could run into some bears.

Obviously the first line defense will be common sense regarding food storage and fish cleaning, but should the worst case scenario present itself I'd like to be prepared.

My options for defense are a .22, .243, 7MMRM, and a 12 guage 870 express mag.

Obviously the only thing that will stop a ****ed off bear in his tracks is the 870, but I have zero experience with slugs, only used the 870 for waterfoul and clay pigeons.

Looking for some recommedations as far as brand and size (the 870 accepts 2 3/4 up to 3 1/2 inch shells).

Thanks
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