Post by: adam.WI on July 03, 2009, 08:28:00 PM
The only thing I've used was my bow back in WI, and the primary weapon there is a 12ga. (fat plugging up the whole really isn't an issue with a 395 gr sabot)
This aug 1st I will be hauling my TC encore with the 300 win barrel.
Post by: Jake T on July 03, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
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Post by: littlebuf on July 03, 2009, 10:48:25 PM
300win mag for deer, bear and elk
a man after my own heart
Post by: cascademountainhunter on July 03, 2009, 11:15:14 PM
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Post by: fishcrazy on July 05, 2009, 07:59:33 AM
Kris
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on July 05, 2009, 08:01:40 AM
I shoot a 338.
Although we have not used rifles in about 6 years, we are pretty much bow hunters now.
Post by: Jerry on July 06, 2009, 09:22:40 AM
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Post by: saylean on July 06, 2009, 02:13:19 PM
This Aug...using my bow for one.
Good luck. In my opinion, as previously stated, if its good enough for deer, its good enough for our blackies here. Just get a good shot on them.
Post by: Machias on July 06, 2009, 03:17:32 PM
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Post by: halflife65 on July 06, 2009, 04:16:17 PM
The next one I shoot will be with a G5 Striker on an Easton Axis shot out of a Mathews.
Post by: dawei on July 07, 2009, 07:51:25 AM
Post by: Abolt338 on July 07, 2009, 02:27:56 PM
RW
Post by: brent123 on July 10, 2009, 07:39:54 AM
Post by: Abolt338 on July 10, 2009, 09:41:01 AM
RW
Post by: brent123 on July 10, 2009, 09:46:37 AM
Post by: Abolt338 on July 10, 2009, 10:05:03 AM
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?
In WA, that's a pretty rare shot. Most of the bears I've killed in this state were less than 75 yards away.
RW
Post by: addicted on July 10, 2009, 10:13:06 AM
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Post by: Bofire on July 10, 2009, 10:56:21 AM
Carl
Post by: Machias on July 10, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Post by: bearpaw on July 10, 2009, 11:43:59 AM
I can speak from personal involvement in hundreds of bear kills with about every rifle caliber sold, blackpowder, pistol, and archery. Probably the best answer is like the other guys said, "bullet placement". I always say "try to get the vitals and break a shoulder with one shot".
The caliber question really depends where you'll be hunting and how. When we could still hunt with dogs and bait, close shots were the norm. Some guys hunting in heavy cover today will also get close shots. If you are sure to be shooting at close range there is nothing better than big bullets. 444, 45/70, 458, 375, etc., and a 12 GA with slugs is as deadly as it gets at real close range.
If you are hunting open country, logging areas, etc where long shots are likely in my opinion it's hard to beat 7mm, 300, or 338/340 magnums. This group of guns are my favorites for modern bear hunting where long shots are likely.
From prior experience I can tell you a centerfire .22/6MM/243/25:06 will kill bear but it's risky, if you don't make the perfect hit you will realize after a few hours of searching that you and the bear would have been far better off with a bigger gun and you will be shopping for a new gun like quite a few other guys I know that have had that experience. :twocents:
But don't get me wrong, bullet placement is critical, I have watched wounded bear escape form the big magnums too, because of a poor hit. Muzzleloaders are deadly at close range with a big projectile, leave the round balls home, they don't penetrate. Archery equipment is the real surprise, hit a bear good with a quality broadhead and he isn't going far at all. :twocents:
Post by: PWN Kurt on July 13, 2009, 05:50:47 PM
I'll probably bring an extra gun on the trips...probably a 444 marlin or 45/70 guide gun.
Kurt
Post by: Kain on July 13, 2009, 06:15:06 PM
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Post by: bearpaw on July 13, 2009, 09:29:16 PM
I have never seen a really big bear shot with buckshot, but an average bear is not skipping away from you.
Post by: shag on July 13, 2009, 10:41:12 PM
I gotta ask ya if you what caliber you would use and what caliber do you personally like to see cliants show up with?
Thanks alot
Post by: alecvg on July 13, 2009, 11:49:56 PM
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?
If you use 150 gr. nosler Partions, you will have no problewm shooting 300+ yards, And i disagree with Abolt338, I find 300+ yard shots common, at least where I hunt. But anyways, the !50 Gr. Nosler Partions, is the best load for .270 in my opinion.
Post by: shanevg on July 13, 2009, 11:58:56 PM
At 275 to 300yds how much drop you think. Or is 300yds pushing it?
I have hand loaded 150 grain Nosler partition SST bullets for my .270 Win. At 100 yards I am sighted in at 1.5" high, at 200 yards I am 2.5" high, at 300 yards I am 3" low.
Post by: alanger on July 14, 2009, 01:08:10 PM
Nothing like asking a group of hunters what the best caliber is..... :chuckle:
NO kidding :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: addicted on July 15, 2009, 11:09:39 AM
Post by: adam.WI on July 15, 2009, 12:00:38 PM
who said anything about best, just interesting to see what everyone usesNothing like asking a group of hunters what the best caliber is..... :chuckle:
NO kidding :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: bearpaw on July 15, 2009, 09:24:28 PM
If you are hunting where close shots are the norm, something like a 35 whelen, .375 or 45/70 is hard to beat. A !2 gauge with slugs or 00 buck is excellent when hunting bait or dogs where shots are real close.
Although I have killed bear with .257 WBY and 6mm, I generally prefer seeing .280 caliber or larger bullets for bear hunting. A big bear can take more punishment than any elk or deer.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 16, 2009, 11:50:54 AM
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who said anything about best, just interesting to see what everyone uses
30-338 Wildcat. Very similar to a .308 Norma. It's a .338winmag necked down to .30cal. Pushes a 190gn Hornady BTSP at 3100fps.
-Steve
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