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Old 07-02-2020, 07:01 AM
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Oldtimr
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If you can borrow a larger caliber I would recommend it. Due to the large amount of fat on a black bear you may not get a good blood train to track your bear with a .243. >308 or 30-06 or .270 would be a better choice. Good luck on your hunt. Btw, we want pictures.
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