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James R. Burke · November 11, 2009, 06:28 PM

I dont bow hunt, but I guess from a tree it's awhole differnt story than on the ground. I believe shot placement is key with every caliber, not saying you cant get it, but you need to know what will work. I shot a bear once walking away from me went in the backend and came out his chest, but I knew the gun well. A .416 Rem mag with a solid copper hollow point barnes 325 grain moving at 2800 f.p.s.

November 11, 2009, 06:28 PM	#21
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I dont bow hunt, but I guess from a tree it's awhole differnt story than on the ground. I believe shot placement is key with every caliber, not saying you cant get it, but you need to know what will work. I shot a bear once walking away from me went in the backend and came out his chest, but I knew the gun well. A .416 Rem mag with a solid copper hollow point barnes 325 grain moving at 2800 f.p.s.