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Originally Posted by trials935
I have a Marlin 1894 csbl .357 , stainless, grey laminate stock, Ruger made. Would this work?
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What a cool rifle! On my "short list" for sure. It would make a very effective deer rifle for close range, heavy cover hunting. Unfortunately, however, not nearly enough to rely upon it for protection from large bears. It just doesn't have the power and penetration to get through their thick skulls, nor their thick hides and heavy layers of fat.
Of course we could get back to the advice given by a guide in Alaska, who recommended the lowly .22 for bear defense - "just kneecap your partner...".