Author Topic: .44 270 gr. GDSP FOR BEAR- ELK? (Read 834 times)

barber · « **on:** November 20, 2004, 05:42:54 AM »

Would the .44 270 gr. GDSP be a viable choice for bear-elk out of a SBH, or SRH?

Gowge · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2004, 09:05:58 AM »

barber, that .44 might do OK on ELK at a reasonable handgun range. I think if I was gonna' hunt any kinda' bears on purpose with a handgun, I would rather use a big 45LC with very heavy 45LC loads or a 454 Cassul. Here's a couple articles that might interest you.

http://www.sixgunner.com/backissues/guests/boivine.htm

http://www.sixgunner.com/backissues/paco/ruger45.htm

and... http://www.sixgunner.com/backissues/guests/45%20Colt%20-%20Unlimited%20Potential.htm

GOOD LUCK! :wink:

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2004, 09:15:58 AM »

Haven't used them myself but have heard good reports on the bullet. Personally for such game I'd prefer a heavy cast bullet. Some thing around 300-325 grains with a wide meplat. The .44 mag is plenty for such game assuming of course you're referring to black bears. For the big boys (brown and grizzly) I'd want a larger diameter and more bullet weight personally. But plenty of them have been taken with the .44 mag using heavy hard cast bullets.

Lawdog · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2004, 11:32:44 AM »

Again Graybeard and I agree. This is getting to be a habit. :-D :-D :-D :-D Lawdog