ORIGINAL: TomFromTheShade
I really like the speed of the semi auto, but I obviously want reliability too. I know, I can't have my cake and eat it too!
I would consider the Remmington 7600 in 35 Whelen. Faster than any bolt, less recoil than a 338 winmag, 3500 lbs/ke up close, and a bigger hole. IMHO
PS: I would bet an autoloader would be more reliable than most hunters/(me) if a grizzly were actually charging and the adreneline was pumping.