It's kinda hard to carry a rifle when fly fishing in bear country. I spend a lot of time in grizzly bear management areas and I do believe 3 million heat unit pepper spray is the best defense.
Frankly, to kill a charging bear with a handgun you have to hit it in the brain. Carry the handgun that gives you the best chance of hitting the brain and it doesn't have to be a .44 magnum to get the job done. Visit Keith Rogan's bear page sometime.
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