collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Caliber  (Read 12796 times)

Offline adam.WI

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 349
  • Location: If online, not where I'd like to be
  • the pup
Caliber
« on: July 03, 2009, 08:28:00 PM »
So I seen this on the elk forum (where it was seen on the deer forum) and was curious what ya'll used, and or preferred for bears...

The only thing I've used was my bow back in WI, and the primary weapon there is a 12ga. (fat plugging up the whole really isn't an issue with a 395 gr sabot)
This aug 1st I will be hauling my TC encore with the 300 win barrel.

Offline Jake T

  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2009
  • Posts: 203
Re: Caliber
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2009, 08:52:45 PM »
i used a 7mm mag for my spring bear.  for the next one i am going to switch to a 125 grain zwickey.

catwithboost

  • Guest
Re: Caliber
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2009, 08:56:06 PM »
I pack a 7mm mag for deer/elk/bear soon I will be using it for a Bison.

Offline Jason

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 3562
  • Location: Kalama
Re: Caliber
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2009, 09:43:29 PM »
300win mag for deer, bear and elk
« Last Edit: July 03, 2009, 09:53:24 PM by Jason »

Offline actionshooter

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 6031
  • Location: Olympia/Okanogan
    • https://www.instagram.com/steve.bell.actionshooter/
Re: Caliber
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2009, 10:47:42 PM »
To me, any caliber you would use for deer is enough for bear. Its all placement.

Offline littlebuf

  • official YAR pack mule
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2008
  • Posts: 2773
  • Location: orting
  • TeamYARwetspot-leavin other teams in da wetspot
Re: Caliber
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2009, 10:48:25 PM »
300win mag for deer, bear and elk

a man after my own heart
No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffused and Virtue is preserved. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauched in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders.

Offline cascademountainhunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 777
  • Location: Cascade Mountains
Re: Caliber
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2009, 11:15:14 PM »
last year i got one with a .243 win, and a .44 mag

Offline Pat/Rick

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Mar 2009
  • Posts: 363
Re: Caliber
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2009, 12:03:03 AM »
Mosin Nagants! 7.62x54R, Yeah Baby!

Offline Machias

  • Trapper
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 18937
  • Location: Worley, ID
Re: Caliber
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2009, 08:25:42 AM »
XX78 with a muzzy 4 blade, out of a 72 pound bow.
Fred Moyer

When it's Grim, be the GRIM REAPER!

Offline coriantonk

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: May 2009
  • Posts: 492
  • Location: Tacoma
Re: Caliber
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2009, 09:01:22 AM »
7x57 Use it for everything ;)  I hope.
There's a reason they call it hunting, not killing.

Offline littletoes

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 885
  • Location: NE Part of Worshing-ton,
  • old fart
Re: Caliber
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2009, 09:53:24 AM »
A neck shot with the 300 Weatherby dropped one in its tracks last year.  ;)
"The People of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and the Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

Offline fishcrazy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 1412
  • Location: Tenino
Re: Caliber
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2009, 07:59:33 AM »
My goal this year is to kill a bear with my 1895 Cowboy 45-70 with some HOT hand loads. I figure if I can't get close enough to one then I'll bust him with the custom biult 30 newton with a 200 grn accubond. 


Kris
This family supported by UNION wages. Proud member of UA Local 26

Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the hook twice?

Offline BLKBEARKLR

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 4092
  • Location: Roy, Washington
  • Taxidermist
Re: Caliber
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2009, 08:01:40 AM »
wife shoots a 300 win mag

I shoot a 338.

Although we have not used rifles in about 6 years, we are pretty much bow hunters now.
22 years 3 months and 4 days, happily retired from the U.S Army.


Offline Jerry

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Oct 2008
  • Posts: 33
  • Location: Clark County
Re: Caliber
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2009, 09:22:40 AM »
I like a Marlin 336 in .35 Remington with 200 gr Core-Lokts....dead bear.

Offline alecvg

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 1832
  • Location: Whatcom County/Helena MT
Re: Caliber
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2009, 09:30:20 AM »
In my opinion, I think 7mm Rem Mag is the perfect black bear round, but I personally use .30/06 for everything, including bear.
I would rather be a conservative nut job, than a liberal with no nuts, and no job!

Offline saylean

  • Team Slayer Packmule
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2007
  • Posts: 8380
  • Location: Stanwood
Re: Caliber
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2009, 02:13:19 PM »
I've used a .280 and a .300 WSM for bears. All have dropped in one shot (although, the last one took a bit to fall down for good, poor placement on the last).

This Aug...using my bow for one.

Good luck. In my opinion, as previously stated, if its good enough for deer, its good enough for our blackies here. Just get a good shot on them.

Offline Machias

  • Trapper
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 18937
  • Location: Worley, ID
Re: Caliber
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2009, 03:17:32 PM »
I have shot 6 with my bow and none ran more then 40 yards.  Two with a 30.06 at bow range, one ran 15 yards and one dropped on the spot as I shot him between the eyes at about 15 yards.
Fred Moyer

When it's Grim, be the GRIM REAPER!

Offline machine

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 458
  • Location: Bothell
Re: Caliber
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2009, 03:53:38 PM »
Shot my first bear last year with a 308 165 grain vital shock.dropped dead mid step without a sound.

Offline billythekidrock

  • Varmint
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 13440
Re: Caliber
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2009, 04:02:51 PM »
All of mine have been with a .270. My wife killed a couple with the .270 and a couple with her 30-30.




Offline halflife65

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2009
  • Posts: 2326
  • Location: Ellensburg
Re: Caliber
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2009, 04:16:17 PM »
Killed bears with a .270 (150 gr. Nosler Partition) and a .300 WSM (but not at the same time :)).  Both worked great...

The next one I shoot will be with a G5 Striker on an Easton Axis shot out of a Mathews.

Offline dawei

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 417
  • Location: Olympia, WA
  • Groups: NRA
Re: Caliber
« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2009, 07:51:25 AM »
444 Marlin® w/Beartooth Bullets® 290gr LFNGC.
David

Only two defining forces have ever died for you.....
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman.
One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Offline Abolt338

  • Volunteer Wild Animal Population Control Specialist
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 151
  • Location: Cashmere, WA / Los Angeles, CA
Re: Caliber
« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2009, 02:27:56 PM »
I shoot a .338WM primarily, but I have a 7mm Rem., 30.06, and 25.06 that get use on occasion.  My wife shoots a .308 and drops them dead.

RW
There's no place like the middle of nowhere!!!

Offline brent123

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 43
Re: Caliber
« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2009, 07:39:54 AM »
If hunting black bear with a .270, what would be a good ammunition and grain?  I know a .270 is not an ideal caliber for hunting bears, but its all i have.

Offline Abolt338

  • Volunteer Wild Animal Population Control Specialist
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 151
  • Location: Cashmere, WA / Los Angeles, CA
Re: Caliber
« Reply #23 on: July 10, 2009, 09:41:01 AM »
Nosler Partition in as heavy a grain as you can find.

RW
There's no place like the middle of nowhere!!!

Offline brent123

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 43
Re: Caliber
« Reply #24 on: July 10, 2009, 09:46:37 AM »
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?

Offline Abolt338

  • Volunteer Wild Animal Population Control Specialist
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 151
  • Location: Cashmere, WA / Los Angeles, CA
Re: Caliber
« Reply #25 on: July 10, 2009, 10:05:03 AM »
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?

In WA, that's a pretty rare shot.  Most of the bears I've killed in this state were less than 75 yards away.

RW
There's no place like the middle of nowhere!!!

Offline addicted

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 5300
  • Location: A forest near you
  • The famous FootDog
Re: Caliber
« Reply #26 on: July 10, 2009, 10:13:06 AM »
its all about what your comforable shooting as far as range. .270 is a flat shooting cartridge.  once you get your ammo just take it out to a canyon and take a couple shots to see exactly how your rifle likes it and what kind of drop you can expect.   300 is a ways out there but not crazy far.  If you find a place to shoot 300 yards for practice check it out.
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


Loving life in the Great Northwest one day at a time.

It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

Offline alanger

  • Yar ankle biter
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 1617
  • Location: Wennoootchee
  • Team super bait
Re: Caliber
« Reply #27 on: July 10, 2009, 10:39:33 AM »
This year i am using a 7mm-08...
~Ankle biter out~

Team super bait!     Gamakatsu     ~Ugly Stick~
Abu Garcia  'Bone Collector'   -Bowtech-  <Berkley fishing>
Cannon~DigiTroll     FLW Outdoors     ~Cabela's~

Offline Bofire

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2007
  • Posts: 5524
  • Location: Yelm
  • Harley YAR YAR YAR!
Re: Caliber
« Reply #28 on: July 10, 2009, 10:56:21 AM »
A repeat of whats been said, any good deer gun bullet, will work fine for bear at what ever range you can put every EVERY round into a 6 inch circle.
Carl
When the chips are down..... the buffalo is empty!!

I do not shop at Amazon

Offline Machias

  • Trapper
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 18937
  • Location: Worley, ID
Re: Caliber
« Reply #29 on: July 10, 2009, 11:19:46 AM »
This is NOT a slam on long range shooting, I don't even want to go near that contentious subject, but how much enjoyment/excitment can you get out of shooting a black furry dot out at 200+ yards?  You guys needs to experience those 15 to 50 yard shots, way way more fun guys.  Try it this fall, you'll be hooked!!   :)
Fred Moyer

When it's Grim, be the GRIM REAPER!

Online bearpaw

  • Family, Friends, Outdoors
  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 38526
  • Location: Idaho<->Colville
  • "Rather Be Cougar Huntin"
    • http://www.facebook.com/DaleDenney
    • Bearpaw Outfitters
  • Groups: NRA, SCI, F4WM, NWTF, IOGA, MOGA, CCOC, BBB, RMEF, WSTA, WSB
Re: Caliber
« Reply #30 on: July 10, 2009, 11:43:59 AM »
Nothing like asking a group of hunters what the best caliber is..... :chuckle:

I can speak from personal involvement in hundreds of bear kills with about every rifle caliber sold, blackpowder, pistol, and archery. Probably the best answer is like the other guys said, "bullet placement". I always say "try to get the vitals and break a shoulder with one shot".

The caliber question really depends where you'll be hunting and how. When we could still hunt with dogs and bait, close shots were the norm. Some guys hunting in heavy cover today will also get close shots. If you are sure to be shooting at close range there is nothing better than big bullets. 444, 45/70, 458, 375, etc., and a 12 GA with slugs is as deadly as it gets at real close range.

If you are hunting open country, logging areas, etc where long shots are likely in my opinion it's hard to beat 7mm, 300, or 338/340 magnums. This group of guns are my favorites for modern bear hunting where long shots are likely.

From prior experience I can tell you a centerfire .22/6MM/243/25:06 will kill bear but it's risky, if you don't make the perfect hit you will realize after a few hours of searching that you and the bear would have been far better off with a bigger gun and you will be shopping for a new gun like quite a few other guys I know that have had that experience. :twocents:

But don't get me wrong, bullet placement is critical, I have watched wounded bear escape form the big magnums too, because of a poor hit. Muzzleloaders are deadly at close range with a big projectile, leave the round balls home, they don't penetrate. Archery equipment is the real surprise, hit a bear good with a quality broadhead and he isn't going far at all. :twocents:

Americans are systematically advocating, legislating, and voting away each others rights. Support all user groups & quit losing opportunity!

http://bearpawoutfitters.com Guided Hunts, Unguided, & Drop Camps in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wash. Hunts with tags available (no draw needed) for spring bear, fall bear, bison, cougar, elk, mule deer, turkey, whitetail, & wolf! http://trophymaps.com DIY Hunting Maps are also offered

Offline PWN Kurt

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 186
  • Location: Vancouver, WA
Re: Caliber
« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2009, 05:50:47 PM »
I'm using my Ruger Hawkeye in 358 winchester, 225 Nosler partition with 38.5 grains of Varget.  My girlfriend is using a 35 whelen Remington 700 CDL, 200 grain HDY interlock over (??) grains of IMR 4198.

I'll probably bring an extra gun on the trips...probably a 444 marlin or 45/70 guide gun.

Kurt

Offline Kain

  • Scalpless
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 5859
  • Location: Vantucky, WA
  • VantuckyKain
Re: Caliber
« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2009, 06:15:06 PM »
Is buckshot a total no-no?  00 or 000.    2.75, 3, or 3.5".

Offline saylean

  • Team Slayer Packmule
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2007
  • Posts: 8380
  • Location: Stanwood
Re: Caliber
« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2009, 06:31:10 PM »
I'd use 00 buck shot on a bear no problem...i'd rather use a slug, but I would stagger it with buckshot. Of course, this is for close combat.

Offline Kain

  • Scalpless
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 5859
  • Location: Vantucky, WA
  • VantuckyKain
Re: Caliber
« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2009, 06:39:55 PM »
The reason I was asking was I hunt a firearm restricted GMU.  I was going to use slugs but was thinking about the second round being buckshot for follow up if needed.  Possible running, flopping, bad hit.  :(

Offline Huntbear

  • I am a BAD Kitteh
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 9616
  • Location: Wandering Lost East of the Mountains
  • Y.A.R. Jester aka Smart Ass
    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236486665
Re: Caliber
« Reply #35 on: July 13, 2009, 08:26:20 PM »
I will carry the .338 WM, but will have my 44 mag on my hip.  I want my first bear to be up close and taken with the pistol and my "bear loads".  That said, if he is out at 200 yards, the .338 will bark.
By my honorable conduct as a hunter let me give a good example and teach new hunters principles of honor, so that each new generation can show respect for their god, other hunters and the animals, and enjoy the dignity of the hunt.

Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'.

Online bearpaw

  • Family, Friends, Outdoors
  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 38526
  • Location: Idaho<->Colville
  • "Rather Be Cougar Huntin"
    • http://www.facebook.com/DaleDenney
    • Bearpaw Outfitters
  • Groups: NRA, SCI, F4WM, NWTF, IOGA, MOGA, CCOC, BBB, RMEF, WSTA, WSB
Re: Caliber
« Reply #36 on: July 13, 2009, 09:29:16 PM »
30 yards with 00 buckshot = really dead bear.

I have never seen a really big bear shot with buckshot, but an average bear is not skipping away from you.
Americans are systematically advocating, legislating, and voting away each others rights. Support all user groups & quit losing opportunity!

http://bearpawoutfitters.com Guided Hunts, Unguided, & Drop Camps in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wash. Hunts with tags available (no draw needed) for spring bear, fall bear, bison, cougar, elk, mule deer, turkey, whitetail, & wolf! http://trophymaps.com DIY Hunting Maps are also offered

Offline shag

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 516
  • Location: Cowlitz County WA.
Re: Caliber
« Reply #37 on: July 13, 2009, 10:41:12 PM »
Bearpaw,  Last guide I talked with that had and or been in on several hundred bear kills swore up and down the min cal for bear in his eyes is 30 cal.   Bigger hole on a hairy critter full of fat late in the year was just some of his reasons.

I gotta ask ya if you what caliber you would use and what caliber do you personally like to see cliants show up with?

Thanks alot
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined,

but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to
maintain a status of independence from any who might
attempt to abuse them, which would include their

own government." -- George Washington

Offline alecvg

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 1832
  • Location: Whatcom County/Helena MT
Re: Caliber
« Reply #38 on: July 13, 2009, 11:49:56 PM »
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?

If you use 150 gr. nosler Partions, you will have no problewm shooting 300+ yards, And i disagree with Abolt338, I find 300+ yard shots common, at least where I hunt.  But anyways, the !50 Gr. Nosler Partions, is the best load for .270 in my opinion.
I would rather be a conservative nut job, than a liberal with no nuts, and no job!

Offline shanevg

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 2398
  • Location: L-Town (Lynden), WA
    • https://www.facebook.com/shanevg
Re: Caliber
« Reply #39 on: July 13, 2009, 11:58:56 PM »
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?

I have hand loaded 150 grain Nosler partition SST bullets for my .270 Win.  At 100 yards I am sighted in at 1.5" high, at 200 yards I am 2.5" high, at 300 yards I am 3" low. 

Offline alanger

  • Yar ankle biter
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 1617
  • Location: Wennoootchee
  • Team super bait
Re: Caliber
« Reply #40 on: July 14, 2009, 01:08:10 PM »
Nothing like asking a group of hunters what the best caliber is..... :chuckle:



NO kidding   :chuckle: :chuckle:
~Ankle biter out~

Team super bait!     Gamakatsu     ~Ugly Stick~
Abu Garcia  'Bone Collector'   -Bowtech-  <Berkley fishing>
Cannon~DigiTroll     FLW Outdoors     ~Cabela's~

Offline addicted

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 5300
  • Location: A forest near you
  • The famous FootDog
Re: Caliber
« Reply #41 on: July 15, 2009, 11:09:39 AM »
i want to shoot one with my new 8x57 with hand loads or the model 94 30-30 my great grandfather gave me.
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


Loving life in the Great Northwest one day at a time.

It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

Offline adam.WI

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 349
  • Location: If online, not where I'd like to be
  • the pup
Re: Caliber
« Reply #42 on: July 15, 2009, 12:00:38 PM »
Nothing like asking a group of hunters what the best caliber is..... :chuckle:



NO kidding   :chuckle: :chuckle:
who said anything about best, just interesting to see what everyone uses

Online bearpaw

  • Family, Friends, Outdoors
  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 38526
  • Location: Idaho<->Colville
  • "Rather Be Cougar Huntin"
    • http://www.facebook.com/DaleDenney
    • Bearpaw Outfitters
  • Groups: NRA, SCI, F4WM, NWTF, IOGA, MOGA, CCOC, BBB, RMEF, WSTA, WSB
Re: Caliber
« Reply #43 on: July 15, 2009, 09:24:28 PM »
Shag....it depends where you hunt. Because I live and hunt where long shots are common, I prefer a 300 magnum above anything else with 180 grain quality bullet. TSX is hard to beat, they hold together excellent and make a hole clear through a bear. 300 yards and a solid rest = dead bear. 338 and 7mm Mags are also real good choices.

If you are hunting where close shots are the norm, something like a 35 whelen, .375 or 45/70 is hard to beat. A !2 gauge with slugs or 00 buck is excellent when hunting bait or dogs where shots are real close.

Although I have killed bear with .257 WBY and 6mm, I generally prefer seeing .280 caliber or larger bullets for bear hunting. A big bear can take more punishment than any elk or deer.

Americans are systematically advocating, legislating, and voting away each others rights. Support all user groups & quit losing opportunity!

http://bearpawoutfitters.com Guided Hunts, Unguided, & Drop Camps in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wash. Hunts with tags available (no draw needed) for spring bear, fall bear, bison, cougar, elk, mule deer, turkey, whitetail, & wolf! http://trophymaps.com DIY Hunting Maps are also offered

Offline JackOfAllTrades

  • Rasbo said I Ain't Right.
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2009
  • Posts: 6509
  • Location: Lynden, WA.
  • Μολὼν λαβέ
Re: Caliber
« Reply #44 on: July 16, 2009, 11:50:54 AM »
Quote
who said anything about best, just interesting to see what everyone uses

30-338 Wildcat.  Very similar to a .308 Norma.  It's a .338winmag necked down to .30cal. Pushes a 190gn Hornady BTSP at 3100fps.

-Steve
The NRA says I'm a Master!
Colt's, Ruger's, Dan Wesson, & Kimber are my friends!
Proud to be a U.S. Navy Veteran.

If you never follow your dreams, you'll never go anywhere.

Critical thinking keeps people from freaking the hell out every time some half baked blogger forgets his meds. Unlike some of you, I do not have TawkethOutOfAnus© syndrome.

Offline demontang

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 3412
  • Location: Selah
Re: Caliber
« Reply #45 on: July 17, 2009, 07:53:14 AM »
Im going out of the first time but Im taken my .338wm loaded with 225gr accubonds. Im sure they will do the trick, an its my all around gun too. :P

Online Woodchuck

  • GO TEAM!!!
  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+13)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2009
  • Posts: 12147
  • Location: Walla Walla
  • HuntWA Woodblock
Re: Caliber
« Reply #46 on: July 17, 2009, 08:08:40 AM »
it will i promise, what i shoot for everything, my buddies say its overkill on rabbits though  :dunno:
Antlered rabbit tastes like chicken


Inuendo, wasn't he an Italian proctoligist?

Offline demontang

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 3412
  • Location: Selah
Re: Caliber
« Reply #47 on: July 20, 2009, 08:01:39 AM »
Yeah its not fur friendly on coyotes :o

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

AUCTION: SE Idaho DIY Deer or Deer/Elk Hunt by bearpaw
[Today at 12:02:58 PM]


MA-10 Coho by WAcoueshunter
[Today at 11:34:42 AM]


2025 Montana alternate list by TT13
[Today at 11:30:26 AM]


50 inch SXS and Tracks? by jrebel
[Today at 11:20:33 AM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[Today at 11:12:46 AM]


3 pintails by metlhead
[Today at 11:07:43 AM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by hunter399
[Today at 10:29:40 AM]


GROUSE 2025...the Season is looming! by EnglishSetter
[Today at 09:41:07 AM]


Modified game cart... 🛒 by Dan-o
[Today at 08:44:37 AM]


Velvet by Brute
[Today at 08:37:08 AM]


Calling Bears by hunter399
[Today at 06:12:44 AM]


HUNTNNW 2025 trail cam thread and photos by kodiak06
[Today at 05:43:11 AM]


Lizard Cam by NOCK NOCK
[Today at 04:48:54 AM]


Pocket Carry by Westside88
[Yesterday at 09:33:35 PM]


2025 Coyotes by JakeLand
[Yesterday at 07:15:03 PM]


Toutle Quality Bull - Rifle by Yeti419
[Yesterday at 06:11:55 PM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by scottfrick
[Yesterday at 02:14:23 PM]


2025 Crab! by Stein
[Yesterday at 01:48:55 PM]


Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips by Kales15
[Yesterday at 01:04:52 PM]


Price on brass? by Magnum_Willys
[Yesterday at 12:18:54 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal