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Old 08-30-2011 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cayugad
The roundball can do it. But shot placement is critical. I have a friend that shot one with a .50 caliber percussion New Englander shooting a roundball and he said it did a great job. Although they had a long track from what I gather.

I would take only a broadside shot and then go for the heart. But I am sure you know bear anatomy.
Definately broadside is where it's at. I've had bear run 60 yds with it's lungs hanging outside it's body after being hit with a .270. They're tough animals.

He didn't happen to mention what his load was did he?

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