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If a bear is charging you it's most likely because the two of you were wondering through the woods and crossed oneanothers paths unknowingly. A rifle will be of no use to you then. The bear spray is your only chance of deterring it. Even then there are no guarantees. That is why I say learn how to use the spray properly, which intels checking the expiration date, making sure it will spray at all etc.. The Dunedan, you said, "For dealing with a Grizz at close quarters, I'd want the meanest/nastiest/mother-stabbinest/father-rapinest rifle or heavy revolver I could effectively shoot." Fact is a S&W 500, Taurus .454 Casull Raging Bull and guns of the like you can not control. One shot and a prayer is hardly what I would call effective. That is why I put the spray befor the gun. There are other more pressing matters to consider such as fight or flight syndrome. Learn the facts people. "A pint of sweat, will save a gallon of blood." I'v camped out around bears enough to know that the spray works, I have never had to use it myself however I know people that have. Yes they are still alive and well. Facts, facts, facts people that's what saves lifes.
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