Post by: n_mathews13 on October 17, 2017, 06:33:42 AM
I know and understand that placed in right spot in won't matter as much what round a guy uses, I used a .308 for years. But I also know, to have a exit hole is huge.
Any thoughts? I was lookn at the interchangeable TC
Post by: fowl smacker on October 17, 2017, 06:45:36 AM
Post by: Southpole on October 17, 2017, 07:10:52 AM
Black bears are thin skinned. A .270 has killed many bear over the years. If you can put a 130gr core lokt or any good mushrooming bullet into the lungs or boiler room, it's going to get the job done.:yeah: I've killed a couple of bears with my .270. They've all hit the dirt effectively. My rifle weighs a ton so the recoil doesn't bother me. Besides that, when I want to kill something bad enough I don't feel or hear a thing anyways.
Post by: CaNINE on October 17, 2017, 07:30:13 AM
Post by: jennabug on October 17, 2017, 07:36:08 AM
Post by: KFhunter on October 17, 2017, 08:01:14 AM
http://onlylongrange.com/bn36-carbine-assassin-30-06/
Post by: boneaddict on October 17, 2017, 08:22:32 AM
Post by: Bob33 on October 17, 2017, 08:28:15 AM
And for the record a bullet from a .308 makes essentially the same size hole as a bullet from .300 magnum, everything else being equal. They shoot the same bullets; the only difference is velocity.
A typical black bear is not particularly difficult to kill. Good shot placement with a good hunting bullet will put them down.
:tup:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 17, 2017, 09:11:43 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 17, 2017, 09:47:19 AM
Post by: Alchase on October 17, 2017, 10:41:31 AM
I'd suggest .30-06 for the bear. For the wife, I would urge you to seek counseling first. :tup:
Well played!
Post by: n_mathews13 on October 18, 2017, 12:14:47 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 18, 2017, 12:18:27 PM
Get it set-up and her shooting it so she is comfortable with how it fits and such, then turn her loose!!
Post by: runamuk on October 18, 2017, 12:47:22 PM
Post by: b23 on October 18, 2017, 01:11:10 PM
Post by: Rem14 on October 18, 2017, 06:10:05 PM
Post by: n_mathews13 on October 18, 2017, 09:38:01 PM
Kind of surprised nobody has suggested a 6.5 Creed yet. Seems like that would be a good fit given the criteria.
I've never heard of that gun. What's it compared to?
Post by: n_mathews13 on October 18, 2017, 10:38:02 PM
Post by: KFhunter on October 18, 2017, 10:53:25 PM
http://www.bear-hunting.com/2016/3/shot-placement-black-bear-blog-march-17-2016
http://www.wideopenspaces.com/learn-proper-shot-placement-black-bear-internal-anatomy-video/
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 18, 2017, 11:27:52 PM
Kind of surprised nobody has suggested a 6.5 Creed yet. Seems like that would be a good fit given the criteria.
I've never heard of that gun. What's it compared to?
Some light reading on the 6.5 Creedmoor:
https://www.outdoorlife.com/evolution-65-creedmoor
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/8/23/tested-hornady-65-creedmoor/
Post by: n_mathews13 on October 19, 2017, 06:10:32 AM
just make sure she shoots it good and study's shot placement guides
http://www.bear-hunting.com/2016/3/shot-placement-black-bear-blog-march-17-2016
http://www.wideopenspaces.com/learn-proper-shot-placement-black-bear-internal-anatomy-video/
Yes, good read. I get that magazine and videos
Post by: n_mathews13 on October 19, 2017, 04:51:34 PM
Post by: runningboard on October 19, 2017, 06:42:16 PM
Post by: spoonman on October 19, 2017, 06:46:33 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 19, 2017, 07:43:15 PM
Take her out let her try a few of your buddies rifles or do what I did let her do the research then buy one and see how it goes.
7mm 08 best caliber any day of the week. 25 06 LOVE, 257 Roberts ai sure, 308 if it's big and heavy it's nice. 243wssm in AR platform so much fun. Those are all hunting calibers.
Guns I hated shooting 30 06, 45acp, 20 gauge shot gun.
I like my guns small and fast kinda like my. ..
Well you get the idea.
Post by: quadrafire on October 19, 2017, 07:49:45 PM
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 02, 2017, 08:04:47 AM
Now I need to settle on a scope
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 03, 2017, 08:19:52 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 03, 2017, 08:41:06 PM
Post by: slavenoid on November 03, 2017, 08:54:19 PM
Got her a 450 bushmaster
Now I need to settle on a scope
Curious to know what reason you chose a 450 bushmaster? I like the round but kinda thought you were joking at first. I was thinking of running 450 bushmaster through an AR platform next year.
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 04, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 04, 2017, 09:52:35 PM
I would love to hear her write up on this caliber.
Post by: 2labs on November 04, 2017, 11:02:34 PM
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 05, 2017, 07:23:08 PM
She loves it
She didn't like using the shoulder pad, and shot a box just fine.
We practiced mostly at 50yd since that is about ground blind to bait.
She made a group of 5 within 2 blocks.
Likes trigger pull.
We liked how the safety is right next to thumb, for easy safety switch.
Gun was loud, but expected .
It isn't a heavy gun, so that's nice. Thought kick would be worse due to that.
35$ a box at sportsmens, and a box went fast. I hope to have someone reload for me. Id like to get a round with a Barns bullet.
Scope worked well
We really like the 1-4x. I've never had one.
We will go out again when not on a time limit. I will build a shooting bench I think, the fold up table pissed me off today (probably more user error then table fault )
She did well and was happy. So can't complain. Now for a sling and its own gun case
Post by: Timberstalker on November 05, 2017, 08:25:15 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 05, 2017, 08:36:14 PM