ORIGINAL: bugsNbows
+1 HEAD. Another fine (closely related ) caliber choice is the .32 Win Spl. It will thump blackies with very mild recoil.
+1 for the .32 Spl. It's my backup deer rifle. I, or anyone I've ever lent it to,never shot anything with it, including a 500# Canadian black bear, that didn't drop in it's tracks.