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Bear Rifle
« on: December 10, 2009, 12:53:54 PM »
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?
« Last Edit: December 11, 2009, 11:49:29 AM by yakimarcher »

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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2009, 12:56:27 PM »
Yup, keep it under 100 yds and be able to hit where ya aim.
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2009, 01:12:33 PM »
I hope you mean 'Next fall'..  :chuckle:

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

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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2009, 01:15:48 PM »
Video from a member on here.  Just cant remember his name.


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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2009, 04:31:11 PM »
That is timber's video.
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2009, 11:32:27 AM »
I meant next fall. thanks for all the advise gentlemen.

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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2009, 07:13:17 PM »
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.

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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2009, 07:27:01 PM »
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. :twocents:
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2009, 04:03:16 PM »
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.
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2009, 04:07:53 PM »
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. :twocents:

 :yeah:  IMO, 7mm mag is the perfect black bear round.
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 04:10:55 PM »
30-30 will work just fine. Try the new Hornaday ammo. It shoots best for me. 
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2009, 12:48:00 PM »
It will do just fine. I also recommend the Hornady ammo.
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Re: Bear Rifle
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2009, 07:17:33 PM »
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
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