Best Caliber for WA Black Bear

[wraithen]

I think this is a completely open for argument question. Flame on! 

[carpsniperg2]

.284 cal or bigger for bear in my book.

[high country]

.284 cal or bigger for bear in my book.

C'mon, I have 5 with 270win and one with a 257roy.....never shot twice.

[high country]

With that said, 375h&h.......minimum.

[deerslyr]

After seeing smdave's post with his kimber 338 federal I think thats dam near the best westside bear/elk gun.
Hell I REALLY want one for out here in MT. Light, minimal recoil, plenty of KO power out to 300 yards and in a short action. If only I could trust there accuracy a bit better id already have one

[CP]

The .35s get no respect, not even on the list.

[wraithen]

I'm shocked nobody has said .50bmg minimum  Maybe even a 9 in naval gun.

[carpsniperg2]

.284 cal or bigger for bear in my book.

C'mon, I have 5 with 270win and one with a 257roy.....never shot twice.

Thats why I said my book I would shoot a bear with a 243 but if I am picking one for just bear I am going 284 or bigger. I would have no prob shooting one with a 25-06 or 270 etc. If I am picking one just for bears! its going to be 284+. Mine have all been shot with a 300 win mag.

[wraithen]

And who voted for pooh?!   

[wraithen]

Seems more evenly spread than I thought it would be. Keep voting!

[Wazukie]

My trusty ole' Winchester 30-30 for me

[wraithen]

kinda surprised at all the .30 answers. Forgot the 30-30. I'll add it too.

[wraithen]

Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering why the .308 isn't more popular. Seems the size above and below is way more popular.

[Jellymon]

400+ grain easton axis with a 100gr slick-trick mag or shuttle t-lock.

[Wazukie]

Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering why the .308 isn't more popular. Seems the size above and below is way more popular.

Funny thing is, 30-30, 30-06, .300, .308 are all 30 cal  Even better, they're .308 cal