About 2 years ago I decided I was going to lessen my gun inventory and took a couple over to my local gun shop to sell on consignment. One of them was a Browning Micro Hunter in 7-08. A couple days later I came to my senses and went over to the shop to get it back and fortunately it wasn't yet sold. It now is usually my go to rifle for deer. I'd use it for bear but I prefer my Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 for that task.