Rifle for Black Bear

[devinbajus]

What would be a good rifle for black bear? Im going in a couple of week and want to know what would be best between a 7mm, .30-06, .30-30, or a .308.

[MikeVT]

I think any of those calibers will be okay, I personally know that a 30-06 and a 308 will definitely do the trick.

[Wolf killer]

I say flip a coin between the 308, 30-06 & 7mm. Either one will work just fine.
The 30-30 will work, but why would you even consider it, with the three other rifles you have to choose from?
I will be bear hunting in a few weeks myself, I will carry my 300-win mag.

[Rebel Hog]

Since you have the .308, take it!

[ElkNutz]

When I go to Canada nextspringmy first choice is going to be archery tackle But I am also going to put in my 35 Remington also. a 200 grain bullet at less then 50 yards should do the job very well![8D]

[TROPHYHUNTER25]

what ever one you shoot best

[Pioneer2]

If you are going to be shooting over baits any of the above will work fine.If it's spot and stalk ie: shots over 200yards leave the 30-30 at home and select one of the other three.My boys are going to be using a 30-30 and a 25-06 for baited bears this spring with me observing [12ga backup /slug-buckshot alternated in the mag]We also have grizzlies.Was going to replenish our baits today but we're getting a major snowfall here in Alberta and the clay roads could be slick.Harold

[Western MA Hunter]

I have either used my 30.06 or 7mm mag.

[thndrchiken]

If your waiting until now to ask it's too late.

[billythekidrock]

ORIGINAL: thndrchiken

If your waiting until now to ask it's too late.

I agree!

But I hunt bears with a .270 and my wife has killed a couple with her
30-30