My father and I are thinking about going on a black bear hunting in the near future, probably in Quebec, Canada. I have a few rifles to choose from. One is a 444 Marlin. We'll definitely be bring that one. I also want to bring my 280 Rem. right now this rifles set up for deer hunting. I use factory ammo. For deer I use Remington 140 gr. Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt (going to try Hornady's 139 gr. SST Light Mag.). I want to use something a little heavier for bear. I guess the bear range from 200 to 600 pounds in the area were going to go. I understand that the chances of seeing a 400 to 600 pound black bear are slim to none. I would rather be prepared!

I was looking at Remington's 165 gr. Soft Point Core-Lokt ammo. Also Federal's 150 gr. Nosler Partition and 160 gr. Trophy Bonded Bear Claw ammo. Winchester's 140 gr. Failsafe seems a little light and I'd rather use something heavier that will penetrate deeper. What do you guys/gals think ?