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What's your black bear caliber/bullet?

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Bearhunter308:
I've seen this thread in "Deer Hunting", but not recently in "Bear". Maybe this will give us bear enthusiasts something to talk about.
There are different schools of thought regarding caliber and bullet construction, for various reasons.

I'll start- usually if I'm targeting black bear, I've got my .308, shooting 168 grain Nosler e-tips. I go with the copper mono for penetration, rather than cup and cores, prioritizing pass through shots for better blood trails.
 

ghosthunter:
I am using 7 mm 08.  139 gr.

CP:
My last bear was with a .35 Whelen and a 225g trophy bonded bear claw.  More than a bit of meat loss but it did the job.

Stein:
I have one hunting rifle, so it's the same for any big game I'm going after.  30-06 with a 168 TSX, 55 grains H-4350, Lapua brass and a Federal Match primer.

MeepDog:
Either a 308 shooting the terminal ascent 175gr (excellent bullet)
Or a 270 wsm shooting an 150gr Hornady Interbond or 130 Barnes TTSX.
Whichever I can get to group the best, but preferably the 270 wsm for the energy. Both guns have already killed bears dead though.

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