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Originally Posted by andrewmr
I have heard this as well.
I guess the question of hunting versus protection comes into play. Pretty sure State Troopers aren't hunting and are looking for protection. Where as hunting you may want to take a longer shot.
I've heard many people recommend pump guns for self protection. I have never had a feed issue with my semi's, and have had a few short cycle issues (my fault) with my pump gun. As noted, the feed issue was due to an error on my part trying to get more shots in a shorter period of time..... but that's exactly what you would want to do if a bear was charging you.
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I’m wasn’t talking about hunting but along the lines of a previously wounded bear by a hunter or car strike for example, bear still on the move and the only shot is a longer one to put down the critter. Police in rural areas often are called upon for this job. I’d rather reach out and touch it with for example a 7mm rem mag then run after a frightened, wounded, angry brown bear with a scattergun.
As far as semi’s I’ve had occasional issues with them but never a pump. I use my Beretta SA for trap, skeet and bird hunting but not when a bear is coming at me in full change mode. I’ll stick to my 870. To each his own.