I have a full size .45 ACP 1911 that I carry when I go hiking, camping, bushcraft, etc. What kind of ammo would you recommend for being out in the woods/bush? Looking for a good self defense/bear round.

This isn't a forum about whether .45 ACP is a good round for bushcraft, or whether its ideal for if I run into a bear. .45 is what I have,. Thanks.

For best bear defense, the heaviest and the fastest you can find with true lead core.

For instance the buffalo bore 230 gr full metal jacket travelling at 980 feet per second.

Problem you will find is that the heavier the bullet, the slower the speed so you have to find the right balance in order to get the greatest kinetic energy transferred to the target.

Just my .2 cents worth.

Here you go:
https://www.underwoodammo.com/collectio ... 5707622457

You might have to put in a heavier spring.

Underwood has great quality control and great customer service, and flat rate shipping. Everything is usually 10% off on any given holiday.

Not sure what you have but I have found that the .45 M1911A1 WWII vintage automatic really does not like to feed anything other than ball ammunition.

Consider the Black Hills Honey Badger.

http://www.black-hills.com/shop/honeybadger/45-acp-hb/

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