ORIGINAL: robbcayman
All this talk got me interested in bear rifles etc.. So I did some research and found that a 375 H&H loaded with 300 grain round nose propelled at 2500 FPS produces 4100 ft lbs of energy, WOW!!!! I do agree that learning to shoot a bigger caliber would take lots of practice so you wouldn't jerk while pulling the round off.
It did mention in the article that several hunters had killed bears with 7mm mags, which I knew was possible. However, it did note that several bears charged back and had to be shot 3-4 times depending upon shot placement and the bear. I could be wrong, but I feel if I have a well placed shot with a rifle that delivers 4100 ft lbs then I have a little better chance than with something with less energy. Either way, it is a personal choice and I am just saying what I would go with.
You realize, of course, that the .300 RUM with a 180 gr. bullet produces 4221 ft lbs of muzzle energy and with a 200 gr. bullet produces 4083 ft lbs., right? You've been arguing that the .300 RUM was a lower powered rifle, but, it's got as much or more muzzle energy than that 375 H&H you're saying "WOW!!!!" about...