Gentlemen:

I will soon be traveling through bear country and may be exposed to all but the biggest ones found in Alaska.  I won’t be hunting them at that time but I wish to know if a 12 Guage shotgun loaded with slugs will be enough to keep safe in that neck of the woods.

Your consideration is appreciated.  My other options, at the moment are a .270 or 30-06 sporting rifles.

Sincerely,
Chris Newport

A short, handy, rapid-firing 12 gauge shotgun with slugs sounds good to me. I’m partial to the deep-penetrating Brenneke slug load.

Best,

Mas

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Hello.

I’m a Vietnam combat vet and experienced shooter with a note about your article, “Economical Battery of Guns…” Outstanding and informative.

My suggestion is that your staff consider adding Sabot Flechette rounds to a recommended supply of ammo for your 12-gauge shotguns.

After using the Flechette rounds in the army, they’re far superior to buckshot and extraordinarily accurate and effective up to 125 yards. I have a cache for my Winchester Defender.

Legal for citizens to own, although expensive — but, what’s your life worth?

Tony Swindell
Howe, TX

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Just read your article on ammo.

When you come across a round that shouldn’t be shot, how do you safely dispose of the bad round?

Thanks from a new gun owner,

Steve Martin
Indianapolis

If you have a bullet puller, you can safely disassemble defective cartridges, thus salvaging the components.

Mas Ayoob

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Massad Ayoob, in one of his blogs, said that he carries a Glock 27 most of the time. This is my choice also. I respect his knowledge on handguns and I would like to know what his choice for ammo is.

I am NOT a computer guru and I realize this may not be something you want to answer. If not would you care to point me in the correct direction?

Thanks alot

Craig Medford

Glasgow, Kentucky

I like a medium weight high velocity in the G27, usually use Winchester 155 grain Silvertip these days. Have it in the gun while I’m in Washington state right now, oddly enough.

Mas

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Enjoyed the article.  The importance of user preference and environment are crucial where I live.

Part of my gun battery includes a ruger 10/22.  My problem exist when the outdoor temperature reaches -20 F or colder i.e. weapon jams.  Here in the Alaskan interior -20 F or colder is a very common  winter temperture range.

Another situation is user preferance.  Due to my work, I am gone from home several days at a time.  My wife dosen’t like pump shotguns, but due to our remote location, she has encountered a varity of situations where a single shot shotgun is inadaquate.  She currently uses a Stoeger 12 gauge over and under.

I don’t have much use for a handgun, although I do own a few.  For defense I use a Remington 870 defence version.  By alternating slug rounds with double ought buck shot I feel very safe during bear encounters.

For hunting, I use a Remington model 700 chambered in 30 06.  It’s the old reliable.

Well, this is just one family’s battery.

Stay warm, Gar

Gar Blackledge

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