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Bear hunting with the .40 Super
Sig220_Ruger77
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I received a black bear tag for this Fall. I decided I am going to practice and hunt with the .40 Super. It should be a fun challenge.
Jon
Jon
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How will you be hunting:
Stand hunting over bait?
With Dogs?
Spot and stalk?
or just putting up a stand where bear are in the area?
If you have never hunted Black Bear before make sure you familiarize yourself with the bears anatomy. Most people tend to shoot low on a bear thinking they are put together like a deer.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Somebody else who likes the .40 Super! I've been playing with it for quite awhile - its ballistics beat 10mm by a large margin.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Yeah, I have to find a set of dies. I love the caliber. The 10mm is nice and obviously a lot easier to find, but I like that I can use this barrel in my Glock 21.
What are you shooting the .40 Super in?
Jon
I would use the heaviest bullet that shoots the best in your pistol.
How will you be hunting:
Stand hunting over bait?
With Dogs?
Spot and stalk?
or just putting up a stand where bear are in the area?
If you have never hunted Black Bear before make sure you familiarize yourself with the bears anatomy. Most people tend to shoot low on a bear thinking they are put together like a deer.
That is some good stuff Sam. I will be hunting in a treestand, over bait. I have hunted black bear before, but never have shot one.
Jon
Those 220gr hard cast at 1350 should do the trick as far as penetration goes.
Good luck and if you connect please post a picture.
I'd use the 220 grain loads for bear.
Somebody else who likes the .40 Super! I've been playing with it for quite awhile - its ballistics beat 10mm by a large margin.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Superior how? The 44 mag can push 180 gr hard cast in excess of 1900fps.
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=44+Magnum&Weight=All&type=Handgun
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by Rocklobster
Somebody else who likes the .40 Super! I've been playing with it for quite awhile - its ballistics beat 10mm by a large margin.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Yeah, I have to find a set of dies. I love the caliber. The 10mm is nice and obviously a lot easier to find, but I like that I can use this barrel in my Glock 21.
What are you shooting the .40 Super in?
Jon
Glock 21, but mine's a standard-length Lone Wolf barrel.
quote:Originally posted by Rocklobster
Somebody else who likes the .40 Super! I've been playing with it for quite awhile - its ballistics beat 10mm by a large margin.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Superior how? The 44 mag can push 180 gr hard cast in excess of 1900fps.
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=44+Magnum&Weight=All&type=Handgun
WELL, EXCUUUUSE MMEEEEE! PERHAPS I SHOULD HAVE SAID FACTORY 44 MAGNUM PERFORMANCE. DOES THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY?
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by Rocklobster
Somebody else who likes the .40 Super! I've been playing with it for quite awhile - its ballistics beat 10mm by a large margin.
You'll do well to invest in some loading dies to get the maximum the caliber has to offer. While the factory loads you have there will perform well, with that 6" Glock you can safely push a 180 gr bullet down range at better than 1600 fps. That's superior to .44 Magnum performance.
Superior how? The 44 mag can push 180 gr hard cast in excess of 1900fps.
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=44+Magnum&Weight=All&type=Handgun
WELL, EXCUUUUSE MMEEEEE! PERHAPS I SHOULD HAVE SAID FACTORY 44 MAGNUM PERFORMANCE. DOES THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY?
I was never unhappy. No ill intent intended.[:I]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Just make sure you can out run the other person going.
How do I outrun myself!? Im screwed....
Jon
I forget but wasn't Norma loaded 10MMs pushing more than this .40 Super back in 1990's? Figure most 10MMs are being loaded to .40S&Ws?
The companies that load both calibers are pushing the Super 100 to 150 FPS faster. Underwood Ammo is the way to go if you don't reload.
Jon
Technical Information
Caliber: 41 Magnum
Bullet Weight: 230 Grains
Bullet Style: Hard Cast Keith 21 BHN
Case Type: Brass
Ballistics Information:
Muzzle Velocity: 1450 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1074 ft. lbs.
Kind a small gains from full load 10MM. I guess 10MM set the bar and .40 Super had to up it a bit [:D]. 10MM keeps on spuring after they said .40S&W killed it.
Yeah, the gain is not huge, but it is an easy way to turn a .45 ACP into a hunting pistol.
Nothing will kill the 10mm. It is a great round.
Jon