Bear Rifle

[yakimarcher]

I plan on hitting it hard for Bears in eastern washington next fall. I have an old sears and roebuck 30-30, great shooter, but is a 30-30 enought to take a bear?

[Rgrady35]

Yup, keep it under 100 yds and be able to hit where ya aim.

[JackOfAllTrades]

I hope you mean 'Next fall'.. 

30-30 has probably killed more Black Bear than any other rifle out there over the years.

-Steve

[Kain]

Video from a member on here.  Just cant remember his name.

[alecvg]

That is timber's video.

[yakimarcher]

I meant next fall. thanks for all the advise gentlemen.

[Kent Hunter]

30-30 will work just fine. Like any other animal, shot placement is the key. Bears especially. You need to anchor them quickly. Alot of times bears don't provide a real good blood trail. Good hunting to you.

[bearpaw]

30-30 will work, I shot my first bear with one, but it has close range limits. I would recommend a 7MM Mag or 300 Mag if you might have to shoot any kind of distance.

[NataSS]

Video from a member on here.  Just cant remember his name.

Would love to go on a hunt with that guy.  I have checked out a number of his other videos and he always seems to know where the animals are at.

[alecvg]

30-30 will work, I shot my first bear with one, but it has close range limits. I would recommend a 7MM Mag or 300 Mag if you might have to shoot any kind of distance.

   IMO, 7mm mag is the perfect black bear round.

[C-Money]

30-30 will work just fine. Try the new Hornaday ammo. It shoots best for me. 

[robescc]

It will do just fine. I also recommend the Hornady ammo.

[Bigbuckhunter_1996]

ya if u use a 30-30 shot placement is critical and also how close they are & if u have to stretch out any distance then i would step up to a 7mm mag or 300 or 338 win mag