Quote Originally Posted by bubba
Play dead, become dead. I prefer a .44 magnum loaded with semijacketed hollow points or semi wadcutters

Quote Originally Posted by Iolaus
I'm thinking a .454 casull with a hardened 325 gr. fully jacketed bullet; that hollowpoint might not penetrate the skull, and any other placement isn't guaranteed to drop him in time.

I've got a 16" stainless .454 lever-action that would be my first choice as a defence arm if I ventured into bear country for anything but hunting them; at which point, my choice would become much bigger.
hmm...The casoul is great. Something with a huge round size and enormous amount of powder is highly recomended.

Maybe even one of those high-velocity .50 caliber pistols may work.

just don't miss...