Originally Posted by
Cub Slayer
For states that require straight-walled cartridges, I don't think you can do better than .45-70. Good bear medicine too.
Still, as someone who owns a .44 magnum revolver, I wonder if that wouldn't be a better choice. Perhaps cheaper to run?
That's my opinion too. But I wanted to ask and make sure I'm not over looking anything and missing out on something that might be better. Lot of experience and knowledge is available here.
I have a .44 mag Marlin. And have taken several deer with it. But I don't enjoy it as a primary option. Certainly capable.. but not what I want. And I wouldn't want it as a black bear rifle either. At least not where and how I hunt them.
Thanks for the input though.
-Jake