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Rifle for Black Bear

Old 04-17-2007, 12:56 PM
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What would be a good rifle for black bear? Im going in a couple of week and want to know what would be best between a 7mm, .30-06, .30-30, or a .308.
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Old 04-17-2007, 01:02 PM
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I think any of those calibers will be okay, I personally know that a 30-06 and a 308 will definitely do the trick.
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Old 04-17-2007, 01:21 PM
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I say flip a coin between the 308, 30-06 & 7mm. Either one will work just fine.
The 30-30 will work, but why would you even consider it, with the three other rifles you have to choose from?
I will be bear hunting in a few weeks myself, I will carry my 300-win mag.
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:36 PM
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Since you have the .308, take it!
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Old 04-17-2007, 08:22 PM
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When I go to Canada nextspringmy first choice is going to be archery tackle But I am also going to put in my 35 Remington also. a 200 grain bullet at less then 50 yards should do the job very well![8D]
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:18 AM
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what ever one you shoot best
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:33 AM
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If you are going to be shooting over baits any of the above will work fine.If it's spot and stalk ie: shots over 200yards leave the 30-30 at home and select one of the other three.My boys are going to be using a 30-30 and a 25-06 for baited bears this spring with me observing [12ga backup /slug-buckshot alternated in the mag]We also have grizzlies.Was going to replenish our baits today but we're getting a major snowfall here in Alberta and the clay roads could be slick.Harold
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Old 04-18-2007, 01:34 PM
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I have either used my 30.06 or 7mm mag.
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Old 04-18-2007, 05:13 PM
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If your waiting until now to ask it's too late.
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Old 04-19-2007, 07:04 PM
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If your waiting until now to ask it's too late.
I agree!

But I hunt bears with a .270 and my wife has killed a couple with her
30-30
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