If you look at UL ratings about lvl 4 is something like 44mag or 12ga with a 1oz slug, same energy. A 44mag works well on bears from what I'm told, but I never had to shoot a bear. Even with a vest and armor plate, I wouldn't let you shoot me with either one. The Winchester model 94, side eject, 44mag is my pick. Mounting any kind of scope would be fuggly, you'ld likely need to experiment, but a day light laser under the barrel may work. If you zero at 50yd, you'll hit 5" low at 100yd.
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oldboergoat ago
If you look at UL ratings about lvl 4 is something like 44mag or 12ga with a 1oz slug, same energy. A 44mag works well on bears from what I'm told, but I never had to shoot a bear. Even with a vest and armor plate, I wouldn't let you shoot me with either one. The Winchester model 94, side eject, 44mag is my pick. Mounting any kind of scope would be fuggly, you'ld likely need to experiment, but a day light laser under the barrel may work. If you zero at 50yd, you'll hit 5" low at 100yd.