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How about a 44 mag 4-inch for Alaska?
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<blockquote data-quote="kalebiscool" data-source="post: 1237076" data-attributes="member: 10270"><p>My big issue would be with the 4-inch barrel. The velocity to barrel length relationship on a .44 when using a slow burning powder such as 296(H110) or lil' gun is very critical. with a hard cast 315 grain bullet stuck way out to 1.730 and 20+ grains of compressed powder is not going to give you the velocity you are looking for out of a 4 inch revolver....but it might blind the bear. If you insist on carrying a 4-inch revolver i would chose any of the larger calibers hands down, but then you will have what is effectively a niche gun. I personally would just carry a long barreled .44. you can hip or leg holster it and it is not bad to carry, of course i am fat so my extra leg padding helps. And believe me when i say a 9 1/2 inch barreled Super Redhawk can be a formidable weapon even when you are out of ammunition.Then you also get the added advantage of having an accurate pistol you can hunt with. just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kalebiscool, post: 1237076, member: 10270"] My big issue would be with the 4-inch barrel. The velocity to barrel length relationship on a .44 when using a slow burning powder such as 296(H110) or lil' gun is very critical. with a hard cast 315 grain bullet stuck way out to 1.730 and 20+ grains of compressed powder is not going to give you the velocity you are looking for out of a 4 inch revolver....but it might blind the bear. If you insist on carrying a 4-inch revolver i would chose any of the larger calibers hands down, but then you will have what is effectively a niche gun. I personally would just carry a long barreled .44. you can hip or leg holster it and it is not bad to carry, of course i am fat so my extra leg padding helps. And believe me when i say a 9 1/2 inch barreled Super Redhawk can be a formidable weapon even when you are out of ammunition.Then you also get the added advantage of having an accurate pistol you can hunt with. just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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