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Black bear hunting with a .30-30?

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Old 09-30-2012, 03:33 PM
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Default Black bear hunting with a .30-30?
Bear season is around the corner. This will be my first time hunting bear, more specifically, black bear. Do you guys think a .30-30 will suffice? I know it's a favored deer round but I am wondering if I should invest in a .308?

Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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Old 09-30-2012, 03:40 PM
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Don't buy another gun use the 30.30. Black bears are not that tough especially with one placed through the ribcage.
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Old 09-30-2012, 05:21 PM
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The .30-30 will work great.
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Old 10-01-2012, 01:48 AM
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The one, and only, bear I shot was with a .32 special (30-30 clone) Winchester in Canada several years ago at 15 feet. DRT. It never twitched. If I went again, I'd use the same rifle. Light and handy in a tree stand.
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Old 10-01-2012, 02:22 PM
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I've shot over a dozen bears with my 30-30 Win.I've also shot 3 moose with it so far.Know your gun,get them in range,and good shot placement.
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Old 10-01-2012, 06:16 PM
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Bear hunting is a good excuse to buy a more powerful rifle. Good luck.
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Old 10-02-2012, 11:26 AM
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30-30 is fine. Just place the shot where it needs to be and It will preform well.



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Old 10-02-2012, 11:42 AM
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fo sho..30-30 will perform.
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Old 10-02-2012, 03:31 PM
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30 30 + bear = smoked hams & rug
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Old 10-02-2012, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by redmag
Don't buy another gun use the 30.30. Black bears are not that tough especially with one placed through the ribcage.
Make a prudent shot and you will be fine.
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