Wes Littlefield 12.03.24
In case you’ve ever encountered a Sasquatch whereas strolling by way of the woods, you know the way terrifyingly gigantic these creatures are. Typically, standing 15 toes tall and nicely over 750lbs means
After a current Bigfoot looking journey, I noticed my little 5.56 AR-15 in all probability wouldn’t cease a Sasquatch with out good shot placement. So, I requested some buddies what they carried into Bigfoot territory and did some analysis to make sure they weren’t simply pulling my leg.
Handgun Cartridges For Large Foot
Let’s start along with your sidearm. I don’t suggest coming face-to-face with a Chewbacca-like creature with solely a handgun, however having a high-powered handgun cartridge as a backup doesn’t damage.
10mm
The 10mm Auto is perhaps slightly stout for private protection except it’s in opposition to a grizzly bear or Sasquatch. What’s unbelievable concerning the 10mm auto is the variety of rounds a pistol journal can maintain. An prolonged magazine holds about 22 rounds, however the common magazine holds 16 rounds. Whereas it doesn’t have essentially the most stopping energy of our handgun cartridges, you will get extra rounds heading in the right direction with out reloading.
44 Magnum
On my Sasquatch looking journey, I carried my Desert Eagle, chambered in .44 Magazine, as a sidearm as a result of the 44 Magnum has loads of stopping energy with about 950 ft-lbs of muzzle power. It additionally holds 8+1 rounds, so I’ve a number of extra probabilities of shortly stopping a charging Bigfoot than I might carrying a revolver.
.500 S&W
You’re in all probability more durable than I’m and might deal with the recoil of the .500 S&W, which might cease any offended Sasquatch in its tracks. The most important downfall is having to haul round a cumbersome revolver able to solely carrying 5 rounds within the cylinder.
Shotgun Gauges For Sasquatch Searching
For these restricted to solely a shotgun by their state’s looking laws or excessive thrill seekers, a shotgun is perhaps your most well-liked firearm. It’s not mine, as I would like as a lot distance between Bigfoot and me as doable.
12 Gauge
The trusty 12 gauge 1-oz slug will cease these devious creatures with correct shot placement, however be prepared for some follow-up photographs when wanted.
10 Gauge
If you wish to knock Bigfoot backward because the slug makes impression, use a 1 ¾-oz 10 gauge slug, however brace your self in opposition to a tree as a result of you may also tumble backward while you pull the set off.
Rifle Cartridges For Sasquatch
I like to recommend carrying a rifle as your major Bigfoot-hunting firearm, but it surely must be chambered in one of many following cartridges.
30-06 Springfield
The 30-06 has confirmed to be a deadly looking cartridge throughout North America for many years. When you’ll must get slightly nearer than you may want, it has sufficient knockdown energy to drop a Sasquatch, but it surely’s in all probability the smallest rifle cartridge I’d be snug carrying.
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
The 375 H&H is a favourite amongst African harmful sport hunters, and its bullet weights vary from 235 grains to 350 grains. Nonetheless, it’s the smallest authorized cartridge for looking harmful sport animals. This may very well be as a result of it was developed in 1912, and there have been great strides in cartridge capabilities. Some masses have a comparable trajectory to the 30-06, so that you received’t be making long-range photographs with the .375 H&H, but it surely has much more stopping energy than the 30-06.
.300 Winchester Magnum
Alright, let’s step as much as the massive boys. The 300 Win Magazine is without doubt one of the greatest Sasquatch looking cartridges round as a result of it maintains sufficient power at lengthy distances, so that you don’t need to attempt to sneak up on Bigfoot. In case you see one on the ridge throughout the valley, you’ll be able to relaxation assured you’ll have a cartridge able to making the shot.
.338 Lapua Magnum
Talking of long-distance looking, the 338 Lapua can be worthy of consideration. It carries loads of power downrange and might harvest a Sasquatch from a mile away.
The principle drawback with these magnum calibers is lugging the cumbersome rifle round by way of the woods. In case you encounter one at shut vary, getting a shot off and maneuvering in thick brush shall be rather more difficult. Plus, the recoil means your shoulder must be ready to take a beating if you have to fireplace a number of rounds.
.50 Browning Machine Gun
The 50 BMG is for the instances while you need to scare off each Bigfoot inside listening to distance whereas sitting in your again porch consuming a cup of espresso. A 50 Browning spherical makes the 300 Win Magazine seem like a Nerf bullet, so that you received’t have to fret about stopping energy from over a mile away. Nonetheless, your shoulder will in all probability want reset after firing a number of rounds, so have a buddy on standby. In case you simply need to scare a Sasquatch to loss of life, that is the platform you want.
Different Issues
Typically, a rifle cartridge simply isn’t sufficient bang to your buck. You simply can’t threat Bigfoot getting again up and disappearing once more.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is an anti-armor weapon able to stopping a tank, so when you ever run into an armored pack of Bigfoots, you’ll undoubtedly need an RPG-7 inside attain. The principle issues you’ll run into are the minimal munitions you’ll be able to carry, it’s a horrible selection for close-range looking, particularly in thick brush, and other people received’t consider you lastly acquired Bigfoot after you shoot it with an RPG.
50-170 WCF / 70-150 WCF
The 50-170 WCF and 70-150 WCF are short-lived cartridges designed by Winchester which can be stated to have had at the very least 700 to 900-grain bullets and had been fired from a Winchester Mannequin 1887. That enormous projectile would have been greater than sufficient to drop a Bigfoot, however I severely doubt it had a flat trajectory.
Laser Blasters
I’ve seen many blasters drop a Wookiee, which seems awfully much like a Sasquatch. I wouldn’t hesitate to hold a blaster on my subsequent Bigfoot hunt, however I’d nonetheless desire a rifle as a substitute of a pistol.
Lightsaber
Your final possibility is to turn out to be a Jedi and search out the outlaw Sasquatches along with your lightsaber. The close-quarters fight received’t be an issue for you because you’re a Jedi Grasp, however when you occur to seek out one mendacity round, I wouldn’t suggest utilizing it in your first Sasquatch hunt.
