Hello, I am going totry bear hunting this september innorthern MN and because of this,I will bepurchasing my first rifle very soon and am stumped as towhether or not to purchase a Marlin 30-30 model 336A or just go to a higher powered rifle such as a Tikka T3 Hunter in 30-06. As you might guess its going to be densly woodedterrain near Ely. So Any comments and/or replies will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!