Post by: whatcomhunter on July 27, 2013, 07:00:52 PM
Post by: Wazukie on July 27, 2013, 07:07:17 PM
Post by: whatcomhunter on July 27, 2013, 07:12:22 PM
:tup: took my first bear with a 25-06, heck a .243 or a 30-30 will drop any bear in this state.Thanks! Looks like i wont need to buy a bigger gun this year.
Post by: grundy53 on July 27, 2013, 07:14:29 PM
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Post by: 7mmstalker on July 27, 2013, 07:23:14 PM
If a bigger bullet may be good for putting down your bear a bit quicker, but with a well placed shot the 25-06 would drop it in it's tracks.
Of course, in the real world sometimes the shot doesn't hit exactly right! I'm in your neighborhood (Whatcom Co.) and understand the underbrush is crazy thick around here, not good or easy for blood trailing, especially if the rain starts!
Shoot me a PM and tell me a bit about your plans, I might have some options for you.
Post by: bendotti on July 27, 2013, 07:33:02 PM
Post by: Huntboy on July 27, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Post by: boneaddict on July 27, 2013, 08:15:03 PM
Post by: runningboard on July 27, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Post by: G.R.K on July 27, 2013, 08:36:49 PM
Post by: whatcomhunter on July 27, 2013, 10:42:13 PM
Shot placement is what matters the most,not the caliber or bullet.The best spot to place the shot would be in the heart and lungs right?
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 27, 2013, 10:52:56 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 29, 2013, 08:55:53 AM
Shot placement is what matters the most,not the caliber or bullet.
I would disagree, the choice of bullet design is equally important in the sense that if you hit it perfect, but with a bullet designed for varmint style hunting, it may just explode on the skin or barely penetrate, resulting in a perfect shot, but a wounded bear none the less.
Look for a bullet that is designed for proper, controlled expansion and avoid the explosive, lighter jacketed bullets. Then you should be good to go!
Post by: bearpaw on July 29, 2013, 09:10:18 AM
Post by: bobcat on July 29, 2013, 09:39:51 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 29, 2013, 09:48:57 AM
Post by: mountainman on July 29, 2013, 11:40:18 AM
As said. Solid bullet=dead bear.
I would use one of the 100% copper bullets, such as the Barnes. You will be almost guaranteed that such a bullet will go all the way through the bear, providing you with an entrance and an exit hole, and a better blood trail.:tup: :tup:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 29, 2013, 12:30:27 PM
I would use one of the 100% copper bullets, such as the Barnes. You will be almost guaranteed that such a bullet will go all the way through the bear, providing you with an entrance and an exit hole, and a better blood trail.
Couldn't do much better than that!!
Post by: bearpaw on July 29, 2013, 12:34:01 PM
I would use one of the 100% copper bullets, such as the Barnes. You will be almost guaranteed that such a bullet will go all the way through the bear, providing you with an entrance and an exit hole, and a better blood trail.
Couldn't do much better than that!!
We are shooting 100 grain Barnes Tipped TSX, shoot them right through the shoulder, bullets usually go all the way through, no bear has walked away. Even seen 3 moose killed with that bullet. :tup:
Post by: callonetta on July 29, 2013, 12:54:01 PM
Post by: whatcomhunter on July 29, 2013, 05:29:45 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 29, 2013, 05:50:30 PM
How would a 120gr nosler partition work?
Partitions are a solid hunting bullet. Nosler Partitions, Nosler Accubonds, Barnes TSX/TTSX, Berger VLD's, Hornady GMX/AMAX/SST's are all good hunting bullets. My preference is in the Berger VLD's for their accuracy, High BC's, and deadly expansion. But have also had great results with Barnes TSX, Accubonds, and Hornady's.
Just pick one and place a good shot, and post some pics of your bear. That simple :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on July 29, 2013, 05:50:42 PM
I have killed several with my 25. I use 117 nosler then switched to 120s when they stopped making 117s. Make a good shot and its no problem.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 29, 2013, 05:53:01 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 29, 2013, 07:04:41 PM
Post by: 7mmstalker on July 31, 2013, 03:55:56 PM
Your 25-06 can push a heavier and longer slug, Used to know a guy that hunted everything from Moose, Black Bear, Caribou and other stuff with his 25-06.