What gun for bear, for wife?

[n_mathews13]

We have been hunting ID in spring for bear. Wife hasn't filled a tag there yet. She is nervous about using a .300 win ( can't blame here). What round/ gun should I be looking at that?
 I know and understand that placed in right spot in won't matter as much what round a guy uses, I used a .308 for years. But I also know, to have a exit hole is huge.
Any thoughts? I was lookn at the interchangeable TC

[fowl smacker]

Black bears are thin skinned.  A .270 has killed many bear over the years.  If you can put a 130gr core lokt or any good mushrooming bullet into the lungs or boiler room, it's going to get the job done.

[Southpole]

Black bears are thin skinned.  A .270 has killed many bear over the years.  If you can put a 130gr core lokt or any good mushrooming bullet into the lungs or boiler room, it's going to get the job done.

I've killed a couple of bears with my .270. They've all hit the dirt effectively. My rifle weighs a ton so the recoil doesn't bother me. Besides that, when I want to kill something bad enough I don't feel or hear a thing anyways.

[CaNINE]

A 308 or 7-08 with a good penetrating hunting bullet like a nosler partition or accubond. Moderate recoil and plenty of bear killing energy. If you go magnum put a muzzle brake on it and it will kick on par with the 308. Just be sure to keep ear protection handy when in the field.

[jennabug]

It's a bit late for it now, but you may consider getting a suppressor for your 308. We got a SilencerCo Omega a few years back that can be used on multiple calibers, and it significantly reduces the recoil. I could shoot that thing all day.

[KFhunter]

She needs a BN36 Carbine Assassin


http://onlylongrange.com/bn36-carbine-assassin-30-06/

[boneaddict]

.270, 25-06, 30/30, .300 savage, all good for bear.   

[Bob33]

If it fits her you .308 would be a fine choice. Reload or purchase some reduced recoil ammunition for it, and it should be pleasant to shoot. If you are planning to purchase a new rifle for her, my first choice of caliber would be 7mm-08. It's the same base cartridge as the .308 but shoots a smaller bullet.

And for the record a bullet from a .308 makes essentially the same size hole as a bullet from .300 magnum, everything else being equal. They shoot the same bullets; the only difference is velocity.

A typical black bear is not particularly difficult to kill. Good shot placement with a good hunting bullet will put them down.
 

[BULLBLASTER]

anything you would comfortably use for deer would be sufficient for black bear 

[pianoman9701]

I'd suggest .30-06 for the bear. For the wife, I would urge you to seek counseling first. 

[Alchase]

I'd suggest .30-06 for the bear. For the wife, I would urge you to seek counseling first. 

Well played!

[n_mathews13]

My plan was for her to use .308 and get a new scope for it. Maybe Barnes X round

[Blacktail Sniper]

Not a bad plan by any means. 

Get it set-up and her shooting it so she is comfortable with how it fits and such, then turn her loose!!

[runamuk]

7mm 08 it's good for deer, bear, and elk.  Both of mine shoot off the shelf ammo. 

[b23]

Kind of surprised nobody has suggested a 6.5 Creed yet.  Seems like that would be a good fit given the criteria.