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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2010, 11:22:50 PM »
i think you got your answer lol 270 all the way :IBCOOL:
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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2010, 11:26:00 PM »
you shoot an accurate 270 load with quality performing bullets and you'd better have your taxidermist's number on speed dial  ;)
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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2010, 07:10:43 PM »
This one was shot with 270 in 2006 was a 6 ft bear about 300lbs. my hunting buddy got his bother four days later on the gut pile.

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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2010, 07:38:46 PM »
 I've got 5 down with my .270 and 1 with a 30-06.
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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2010, 02:33:04 PM »
I use my trusty .30-30 lever.  Its not the best long range runner but the Hornaday lever evolution gives me a little more reach.
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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2010, 07:09:15 PM »
I have the 270, and also use a 338. The 270 knocks em just as dead, just use the right bullet, I shoot Barnes x's through both of them, and be sure of your shot placement. Good luck this season.

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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2010, 07:33:15 PM »
Gamo .177cal, just make sure you have a good tree to climb and good thick boots. :)

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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2010, 09:37:49 PM »
.270 will work just fine.  That is also the caliber my buddy uses for elk.  He always downs them with the first shot.  Make a good shot and it will drop or won't travel to far.
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Re: WICH GUN TO USE FOR BEAR?
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2010, 09:42:50 PM »
Gamo .177cal, just make sure you have a good tree to climb and good thick boots. :)
I was going to suggest the.22 air gun, :chuckle:,,with a bad leg I carry my a hand gun to slow my partner down... :yike:

 


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