Whats your Black Bear Rifle?

[matt_3479]

im a first time black bear hunter and im deciding between a 30-06 or 7mm rem mag. I have both. I just dont know which one. Im leaning towards the 7mm.

[Bowhunters]

Either one of those will easily kill black bear.

The pro's for going .30-06 is that ammo is available at just about any store including mom and pop hunting stores everywhere that carries any ammo at all, 7mmRemMag can be more difficult to find unless you are at a store that carries a wide range of ammunition or you order yours online.

I have a 7mm Rem Mag in an A-bolt and so its strange that I would be pushing the other caliber but I am, the one big thing the 7mm Rem Mag has going for it is its superior flat trajectory and killing energy but unless you are hunting a situation where 400yd+ shots are likely I would pass on it. Some find its recoil offensive.

As you can see below their bullet weights available in factory ammo is something to consider, wider variety in bullet types and weights and the price of ammo being a bit cheaper are pluses for the .30-06.

.30-06 - 123-200 grain
.7mmRemMag - 139-175 grain

[1badboy]

Bowtech alligence

but have shot em with 30-30 and 338 !

[moltogordo]

Either is fine. I'd opt for the .06 with a 150 grain standard pill, or a 140 grain in your 7 Mag. I'd get close, so the 24" barrel in your mag might get in the way if you're stalking.

I gave my reasons for this in the post above, but it bears repeating pardon the pun.

After killing 50+ blacks and a couple of grizz in my career, I advise getting as close as possible and using a bullet with medium sectional density rather than a heavier for caliber bullet on blacks. They are not particularly heavily boned, and do not need premium bullets or heavy ones, either. If you opt for a heavier bullet, use a roundnose. They open up much faster. If occupied, bears are very easy to stalk.

My own choice of bear guns is an .06 (odd, because it is not my favorite caliber, but I think it the best for bears) with a 150 grain Sierra flatbase. I've taken over 20 with this combo, and never more than one shot, and never farther away than 50 yards.

Grizz are a different kettle of fish. Big bullets, and break the shoulder first, if you have a choice. I prefer the .338 or .375 Holland for carrying in grizzly terrain.

[bearhunter01]

My bear gun is a ruger super redhawk in 480 with 7.5" barrel. 325g hornady ammo

[chris lavoie]

I use my 30-06 with a 160 grain. Also use it for hunting moose.

[derickpet83]

Hi,
The Remington 700 in 308 Win or 30-06 caliber will serve you well. If you want a gun that is less expensive look at the Savage Series 110 Bolt action rifles in these same calibers.

[cjg]

I use a remington 30-06 pump carbine with a peep sight 165gr NP. Light easy to carry and plenty of power.

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