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Bear Gun
« on: August 18, 2012, 07:03:49 PM »
I've stumbled onto bear while scouting with Bow Boy.

I've got a 308 and a 12 gauge that I could put a 3.5" slug in.

Either or neither for bear? 

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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2012, 07:04:59 PM »
308-better range and more accurate!

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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2012, 07:22:35 PM »
Both are great bear medicine, I would opt for the .308 due to the "Extended Range" factor.

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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2012, 07:57:14 PM »
Thanks guys.  Sounds like 308 may be better bet.

Here are a few pics of what I thought might be bear scratching.  These may look old but there was a lot of fresh other sign.

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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2012, 05:29:39 PM »
I've stumbled onto bear while scouting with Bow Boy.

I've got a 308 and a 12 gauge that I could put a 3.5" slug in.

Either or neither for bear?

Both are A OK.
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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2012, 07:31:52 PM »
Thanks Campmeat.  I just need to decide now if I want to go for it.  Getting a bear would be epic.  I definitely need to do some additional prep first. 

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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2012, 07:43:43 PM »
45-70 short and long range out 150;  :twocents:
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Re: Bear Gun
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2012, 07:50:59 AM »
Both are good but for different circumstances. I would use the .308 for longer range, but it looks a bit thick in there judging by your pictures. In the thick bush with low visibility, I'd have the shotgun handy.   :twocents:
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