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deanf · August 6, 1999, 05:46 PM

I would say any shot at a bear would be under 50 yards. We are going to attempt to call a bear. I suppose the range could go to 100 yards, and if we saw one further away than that, we wouln't shoot, but would probably try to move closer. I will have my .308, and he his 30-30.

So, what about the .308 at ranges to 100 yards? Load suggestions? Right now it's zeroed at 100 yards with Winchester Silvertip 180 gr.

August 6, 1999, 05:46 PM	#4
deanf Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 1999 Location: N47º 12’ x W122º 10' Posts: 1,598	I would say any shot at a bear would be under 50 yards. We are going to attempt to call a bear. I suppose the range could go to 100 yards, and if we saw one further away than that, we wouln't shoot, but would probably try to move closer. I will have my .308, and he his 30-30. So, what about the .308 at ranges to 100 yards? Load suggestions? Right now it's zeroed at 100 yards with Winchester Silvertip 180 gr.