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What's the best bear spray?

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by TacoManTaco, Dec 3, 2018.

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  1. Dec 3, 2018 at 10:30 PM
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    TacoManTaco

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    Counter assault or UDAP?

    And does it work on animals other than bears? Eg wild dogs?
     
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    I've carried both. Probably no functional difference between the two. Should work on pretty much everything.
     
  3. Dec 3, 2018 at 10:36 PM
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    They are comparable, both will work fine on bears, dogs, pretty much anything.
     
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    I read reviews, and some people say that the trigger on UDAP makes it difficult to fire in bursts; whereas the counter assault holster can get finnicky if you need to pull it out quickly (thats what she said). Otherwise they seem to be similar.
     
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    Exactly! S&W 3" 629 loaded with these.

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    That will work for small bears.
     
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    ^^ this guy has the right idea :bananadead:. Of course with all devastating of the wild fires lately the rangers might no be too pleased.
     
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    I was going to say a .50 cal like a desert eagle
     
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    Remember bears like spicy food too!
     
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    both will work just fine. also you need to wear noisy bells

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    Loose nut behind the wheel.
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    12 Ga. 3" Slug, or if you can get an RPG, SAM missile, that would be mo better.

    Grizzly Bears, Mother of All Bombs (MOAB) and run like hell.

    .50 Cal Machine Gun or Stinger Missiles.
     
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    Maybe a .44 for hogs..
    I much prefer the trusty ol’ .357 for bears!
     
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    How is it that all of my topics go wildly off topic.

    Bear spray people
     
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    because your the master dumpster fire starter
     
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    Keep in mind if you wander to America's hat, it is illegal to shoot the bears, even if they are attacking you.
     
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