What is the largest animal that could be killed by a .44 magnum or S&W 500?
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I think you would be too scared to shoot effectively, especially if confronted by a 12 foot grizzly in close proximity. First the anticipated recoil of large handgun would send your rounds into the dirt, air or adjacent trees. Secondly, the bear's violence of action will provoke spontaneous bodily reactions, like sudden jerks and movement, that would disturb the stillness required to aim and shoot a handgun effectively, regardless of your close quarters.  Let's see... if I were YOU, knowing that you are probably looking to confront a grizzly with a large handgun, possibly to prove something to yourself and others, I would first run to your brother, shoot him in the leg and pass the handgun to him.  Yes...  Then the grizzly would maul your brother and he might have a better chance of hitting him on the head with the barrel or butt of the weapon.  He could also kill himself before the bear tears him to bits.  Then, after your grieving, you'll have a good story to tell your buddies. good luck to you. -rt.
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Black bear are best taken (in my humble oppinion) with a .30-06 180 gr. Some good brands of ammo out there include Hornady's 180 gr with super shock Tip and Norma 200 gr oryx bonded for when you need just a bit more bang for your buck.
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Most under locked up in a fire proof gun vault. \nOne hand gun to protect against intruders in nightstand by bed.\nLive in the country. Have big cats, coyotes, an occasional bear, an occasional wolf as well as poisonous snakes. Carry handgun with me when any distance from the house for protection against said above.\nIf they start getting too close normally a warning shot scares them off especially the cats.\nCoyodogs (cross between coyotes and dogs) and wild dogs are the most troublesome. They have no fear of man and kill anything just to be killing. They will attack a man given the chance.
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no! .452 is the biggest you can go.\n.458 is made for the 45-70govt. rifle and the .458 winchester magnum and other .458 caliber rifles.
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Pretty much anything that is smaller or slower than a lion. This does exclude rhinos, hippos, end elephants.
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Depends on the species, but the Eastern Diamondback is the biggest and the record is 96 in. (8 ft.) and 35 lbs.
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Right after he pulls out his .44 magnum.  The most powerful handgun on earth.  It'll blow a man's head clean off.
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A really BIG one.  Stinger might be up to 1/2 inch long!  OUCH.....!!
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first, it depends on where you live.  in illinois only slug shooting shotguns are allowed.  in the carolinas you can use buckshot.  out west, a long range 30 cal centerfire is the norm.  in texas and down south, 243's are common.\n\ni use a .308
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That kind of weaponry, to be sure, is no joke. That gun can stop any beast in its tracks!\n\nI've never fired one myself- the closest thing may have been an old .45 revolver that my uncle Bob owned. It was, evidently, from WWI or WWII. It was a very solid and formidable gun. It used unique shells- rim-fire .45 shells. Anyone who would have dared to enter his castle in a hostile manner would be in for .45 caliber brain surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nIt sucks that the government is taking away our rights to bear arms. The second amendment hardly matters anymore. Have you noticed that guns are becoming very scarce? I used to shop at lots of sporting goods stores, and guns were available just about anywhere. But apparently, the government mistrusts its own people. Wal-Mart is going to stop selling guns (but will continue to sell ammunition, for now, at least), too. I want to get a few long guns soon, before they become contraband in the "land of the free"!
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A skilled revolver shooter could easily empty the 629 in three seconds.\n \nThe world record holder in revolver speed shooting is Jerry Miculek, who shot 12 rounds through a S&W 625 in under three seconds....AND THAT INCLUDES A RELOAD since it holds 6 rounds. Check out his website. Look at the "Your Instructors" page. Incredible!\n\nhttp://www.bang-inc.com/
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Cougars, wolves, any kind of carnivore large enough to rundown and over power a horse.
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.50AE has 60% more muzzle energy than a .44 magnum.\nBOOM!\n(.357 is just a pup compared to the .44)
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A colt 45 may do the trick
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I got my grandson a New England in 7mm 08 and he loves it.\nHe kill his first deer last year, a doe. A very good shooting gun.
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remington 870 pump, it's very versatile.  it can be yours for the low price of around $250.  you can hunt just about anything common in north america.  deer, quail, doves, turkey, pheasant, ducks, clays, etc.
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The term "largest" needs clarifying as the tallest may not be the heaviest, longest etc.\n\nHowever I would suggest the Carribou (?) \n\nSurely the Grizzly lives in the mixed forests of N America and is not native to the pure pine forests of Norway etc.