Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

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06-20-2005, 11:24 PM

RDJ

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Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

Using standard big game hunting rifles ranging in power from a 30-06 and 7mm on up to a .300 and .338, what do you think is the most effective bullet when protecting yourself against a charging black bear or grizzly bear? Nosler Accubond? Nosler Partition? TBBC? and so on....???

06-21-2005, 04:32 AM

James B

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

200 grain Nosler Partition.

06-21-2005, 06:50 AM

bigcountry

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

Barnes or TBBC as heavy as you can find.

06-21-2005, 08:05 AM

oldelkhunter

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

Swift a frame in a heavy for caliber bullet

06-21-2005, 08:52 AM

WA7MM

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

I will say Nosler Partitions..........on the other hand, running faster than your hunting buddy or guide is an alternative........

06-21-2005, 08:54 AM

Rebel Hog

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

Nosler .338/ 225gr Accubond Spitzer

06-21-2005, 02:03 PM

Hunter06FlKy

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

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ORIGINAL: WA7MM

I will say Nosler Partitions..........on the other hand, running faster than your hunting buddy or guide is an alternative........

lol ... that is very true

06-21-2005, 02:13 PM

CZ2506

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RE: Best Bullet for Bear Defence?

The biggest you can get. Also, you might want to consider a pistol since it's easier to shoot yourself with in case you miss. After all you don't want to be taken prisoner by a wounded grizz....