Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
friend of mine took a 10 ft coastal brownie years ago, he got off 3 shoulder hits at less than 75 yards, guide finaly finished it, the hunter had a 338 win mag his review after the hunt was, a 338 isn't near big enough, the guide stopped the charging bear at 11 yards with the 375. just passing on the info the hunter gave me.
RR
Three shoulder hits would have demolished the shoulder and lungs.I suspect his hits were either a bit high above the shoulder and/or the worst possible choice in bullet design.