Caliber

[saylean]

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.

[Machias]

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.

[machine]

Shot my first bear last year with a 308 165 grain vital shock.dropped dead mid step without a sound.

[billythekidrock]

All of mine have been with a .270. My wife killed a couple with the .270 and a couple with her 30-30.

[halflife65]

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.

[dawei]

444 Marlin® w/Beartooth Bullets® 290gr LFNGC.

[Abolt338]

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

[brent123]

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.

[Abolt338]

Nosler Partition in as heavy a grain as you can find.

RW

[brent123]

At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?

[Abolt338]

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

[addicted]

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.

[alanger]

This year i am using a 7mm-08...

[Bofire]

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

[Machias]

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!!