which rifle would be better

mooseslayer3 · 08-04-2005, 08:48 PM

iam thinking of eventually doing some grizzly bear hunting in the future but im not sure which gun of mine would be best for it 30-06 or 7mm rem mag what do u guys think?

deerslayer223 · 08-04-2005, 10:28 PM

both will kill a grizz but i'd deff want a bigger gun for comfort.338 or up for grizz country. i'd have me a 454 or a 500s&w strapped to my side also for comfort, i dont think you wana upset a grizz

Wolf killer · 08-04-2005, 11:05 PM

I would sell both rifles & buy a 270.

handloader1 · 08-04-2005, 11:55 PM

The smallest rifle I would use for the great bears is the .340 Wby. Mag., but using a .300 Mag. would not be totally insane. Good luck.

stubblejumper · 08-05-2005, 09:54 AM

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I would sell both rifles & buy a 270.

I trust that you did notice that the poster wants a rifle to hunt grizzly.The 270 is certainly not an ideal cartridge for grizzly hunting.

hillbillyhunter1 · 08-05-2005, 10:09 AM

overkill????

ShatoDavis · 08-05-2005, 10:43 AM

Of the two you mentioned I would load the 30-06 with 200 grainers and load em hot. The wiser move would be to buy a 338 win mag or 375 H&H.

rather_be_huntin · 08-05-2005, 01:39 PM

If grizzly is on the table duct tape the two rifles together and use them at the same time. Neither is a much of a grizzly rifle in my opinion.

James B · 08-05-2005, 01:52 PM

While either will do the job in the real world, Most will recommend one of the Magnums. I have never used the 7 Mag on Grizzly but the 30-06 with 200 grain bullets have been used with a lot of sucess. I have alsio used the 45-70 in Grizzly country and its a good one if shots are not at long range. I would look at the 375 H&H if the 30's are not to your liking. I was with a fellow who shot a Grizzly with his 7MM Mag(Weaterby) with 175 grain bullets. Took two shots but the second was more for insurance as the first shot did all the damage needed.

The 270 although it has taken Grizzly, it is more for small game like elk and moose.

NVMIKE · 08-05-2005, 02:22 PM

I'm w/ the majority here, neither are what I would choose for grizz, but I think the 30-06 w/ 200gr. would be better than anything the 7 mag can offer for grizzly. The 7mag would be great for the animals that wont take your rifle away from you and paddle your a$$ w/ it like a bear might

. I think you can use either, then get a 8mm rem, 338 mag , 325 short magect for the bear.