What Cartridges Would Stop A Sasquatch Dead in its Tracks?

Should you’ve ever encountered a Sasquatch whereas strolling by way of the woods, you know the way terrifyingly gigantic these creatures are. Generally, standing 15 toes tall and nicely over 750lbs means

After a current Bigfoot looking journey, I noticed my little 5.56 AR-15 most likely 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 Huge 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 harm.

10mm

The 10mm Auto is likely to be a bit of stout for private protection until it’s towards a grizzly bear or Sasquatch. What’s implausible in regards to 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 probably the most stopping energy of our handgun cartridges, you may get extra rounds on track 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 rapidly stopping a charging Bigfoot than I’d carrying a revolver. 

.500 S&W

You’re most likely harder 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 rules or excessive thrill seekers, a shotgun is likely to be your most well-liked firearm. It’s not mine, as I need as a lot distance between Bigfoot and me as attainable.

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 pictures 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 towards 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, nevertheless it 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. Whilst you’ll have to get a bit of nearer than you may want, it has sufficient knockdown energy to drop a Sasquatch, nevertheless it’s most likely the smallest rifle cartridge I’d be snug carrying. 

.375 Holland & Holland Magnum 

The 375 H&H is a favourite amongst African harmful recreation hunters, and its bullet weights vary from 235 grains to 350 grains. Nevertheless, it’s the smallest authorized cartridge for looking harmful recreation animals. This might be as a result of it was developed in 1912, and there have been large strides in cartridge capabilities. Some masses have a comparable trajectory to the 30-06, so that you received’t be making long-range pictures with the .375 H&H, nevertheless it 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 must try to sneak up on Bigfoot. Should you see one on the ridge throughout the valley, you may relaxation assured you’ll have a cartridge able to making the shot.

.338 Lapua Magnum

Talking of long-distance looking, the 338 Lapua can also be worthy of consideration. It carries loads of power downrange and might harvest a Sasquatch from a mile away. 

The principle downside with these magnum calibers is lugging the cumbersome rifle round by way of the woods. Should you bump into one at shut vary, getting a shot off and maneuvering in thick brush will probably be rather more difficult. Plus, the recoil means your shoulder must be ready to take a beating if you should fireplace a number of rounds.

.50 Browning Machine Gun

The 50 BMG is for the occasions while you need to scare off each Bigfoot inside listening to distance whereas sitting in your again porch ingesting a cup of espresso. A 50 Browning spherical makes the 300 Win Magazine appear like a Nerf bullet, so that you received’t have to fret about stopping energy from over a mile away. Nevertheless, your shoulder will most likely want reset after firing a number of rounds, so have a buddy on standby. Should you simply need to scare a Sasquatch to demise, that is the platform you want. 

Different Issues

Generally, a rifle cartridge simply isn’t sufficient bang on 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 in the event you ever run into an armored pack of Bigfoots, you’ll positively need an RPG-7 inside attain. The principle issues you’ll run into are the minimal munitions you may carry, it’s a horrible selection for close-range looking, particularly in thick brush, and folks received’t imagine 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 are mentioned to have had a minimum of 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 appears awfully much like a Sasquatch. I wouldn’t hesitate to hold a blaster on my subsequent Bigfoot hunt, however I’d nonetheless want a rifle as an alternative of a pistol.

Lightsaber

Your final choice 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 in the event you occur to seek out one mendacity round, I wouldn’t suggest utilizing it in your first Sasquatch hunt.

Wes Littlefield

Wes is an avid outdoorsman from Oklahoma all the time on the hunt for the subsequent journey. When he is not writing, he is most likely in his kayak reeling in a fish or attempting to trick waterfowl into testing his unfold.