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Marshall · November 5, 2002, 02:10 PM

If you will be on a guided hunt your 30-30 will work fine, if you use a premium bullet. Penetration is what your after. If you will be hunting alone then go with the 3006 and 180 or heavier bullets. Study bear anatomy so you can put your bullet in the vitals from any angle (Important for followup shots). And don't stop shooting until he stops moving!
You may be thinking "it's just a little black bear." Don't be misled. A 150 pound bear can clean your clock in short order.
I live in an area that has a dense bear population and I know of what I speak.
Bear hunting is exciting and fun. I hope you enjoy your hunt.

November 5, 2002, 02:10 PM	#4
Marshall Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2001 Location: I live in a small bush community in southeast Alaska called Gustavus Posts: 103	30-30 If you will be on a guided hunt your 30-30 will work fine, if you use a premium bullet. Penetration is what your after. If you will be hunting alone then go with the 3006 and 180 or heavier bullets. Study bear anatomy so you can put your bullet in the vitals from any angle (Important for followup shots). And don't stop shooting until he stops moving! You may be thinking "it's just a little black bear." Don't be misled. A 150 pound bear can clean your clock in short order. I live in an area that has a dense bear population and I know of what I speak. Bear hunting is exciting and fun. I hope you enjoy your hunt. __________________ marshall