If you like the 336 get it in 35rem between the REM 200gr Corelokt, HORNADY 200gr LE, and the BUFALO BORE 220gr AMMO it will do in any bear under 700LBS. Put a VXII 1-4 scope on it or XS peep sight and your set.

But the other route I would also suggest is a bolt action or BLR in 308win/338fed/358win. The 308win with a plain old 180gr bullet like the corelokt/interlock will work just fine and in a quicker handling package. The scopes from 1-4, 1.5-5 works best for close in hunting so a 2-7 is as high of power as you should go. The VXI 1-4 shotgun would be a good scope to start with for this hunt. Go with QD rings and you can then get a good 3-9 scope later and you will have a choice if your hunting close up or far away!

I love the 35rem, 358win for deer, black bear, elk, and moose. They both simply work great the 35rem out to 150 yards and the 358win out to 300 yards. But the my recuvre bow has worked just fine on them bears too!!!