Wolves...
by Slow Hand 
, Indiana, Thursday, October 01, 2015, 12:54 (3345 days ago)
My brother and I are headed to the western UP of MI next week to
Chase grouse and woodcock. We will have our bird dogs with us and the word is that there are areas that are lousy with Wolves up there. I'm thinking that my Glock 19 would be a good companion to the old Ithaca 37 16 ga. I'm kind of thinking that I'm better off with more bullets than more power in this case? I can shooting pretty well and quick, as opposed to my ,45 Blackhawk that I haven't practiced with much lately. I do have some Safariland clip on two she'll holders if I take a 12 ga; figured they'd be good to keep with OO Buck in case the wolves decide to try and eat an English setter. Any opinions or suggestions on the subject?
They are 110/120 lb dogs.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, October 02, 2015, 08:10 (3344 days ago) @ Slow Hand
I'd think you have it covered.
Wolves...
In an extremity, don't hesitate to cut loose with the 16 gauge if the range is close, even with small shot. Some years ago my father used his A. H. Fox 16 gauge double to put down an 80+ pound bulldog that was trying to take his leg off in his own driveway. Almost muzzle-contact distance, but the load of #6 shot did just fine.
Likely saved his life. He was in his 80s at the time and none too steady on his feet. If the dog had got him down it would have mauled him severely
good job ! and an AH Fox is a classy choice !
Good job and an AH Fox is a classy choice !
by John Meeker , NW Ohio, Friday, October 02, 2015, 13:10 (3344 days ago) @ cable
Plus One --
BTW, hate 'dog abusers', but will not hesitate to protect the Chessies and us, when strolling the wooded sward..... While i don't do 'warning shots' with Da Peeples. if a dog appears to be merely curious, or near his buildings and does not close the distance, I'm prepared for it -- but will bot shoot, unless compelled.
And , yes...a big Chessie male or one of the ferocious bitches CAN tear it up...but not on my time, and responsibility. As for dog fighters, who steal dogs, may they roast alive in Hell for Eternity, while Daemons tear their flesh. Fuck Forgiveness.
Blue pit bull tried me in my old shop. Likely a dumped
fighting dog, it got in my shop because the door was open. When I yelled at it to get out, it pinned its ears back and rushed. Took ten rounds of 22lr from a Ruger 22/45 in the forehead before it fell. It was still pressing the attack the first few rounds.
The 22 was handy & right there on the bench; would've really preferred a 9mm or 45. I did appreciate the can inside the shop.
Considering the Ruger, good thing he didn't need 11!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Sunday, October 04, 2015, 11:09 (3342 days ago) @ John K.
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