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Long Path · December 10, 2002, 09:16 AM

With a standing broadside shot, with a good rest, under 50 yds, with the bear unaware? With an accurate (NOT souped up) handload utilizing a qualitiy bullet? With good receiver peep sights (Not buckhorn open sights)? Keeping in mind that it's basically a handgun cartridge on a rifle platform?

Sure. Why not?

December 10, 2002, 09:16 AM	#8
Long Path Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: N. Texas Posts: 5,899	With a standing broadside shot, with a good rest, under 50 yds, with the bear unaware? With an accurate (NOT souped up) handload utilizing a qualitiy bullet? With good receiver peep sights (Not buckhorn open sights)? Keeping in mind that it's basically a handgun cartridge on a rifle platform? Sure. Why not? __________________ "Welcome to The Firing Line, a virtual community dedicated to the discussion and advancement of responsible firearms ownership."T.F.L. Policy Page Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap? ____________