Anyone here own a Ruger Mini-14 .223?

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Bit of a loaded question there Donger.

Very punny.

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

How proficient would you say you are with a rifle? Handgun? Shotgun?

I've never shot any firearms.

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

A shotgun is typically the best choice for the inexperienced because it puts out a big punch up close and it’s forgiving of aim, just point and click. Thing is you’re going to have to carry some high powered loads for bear protection, not even sure you can get a load big enough to stop a charging grizzly. That typically requires a pretty big rifle caliber or monster handgun one.

I was thinking shotgun, but I'd prefer not to carry around a rifle-thingy on hikes. So, I guess that would leave a handgun. But, I'm guessing that hitting a charging lion while simultaneously defecating and shaking would be problematic. And, that takes me back to a shotgun.