.243 Win would be at the very bottom of my list of possible cartridges to take black bear hunting. And it's a long, long list, long enough that the .243 wouldn't ever have a single chance of ever going on a dedicated black bear hunt with me, ever. Most professional guides I know recommend a 7mm-08 as a minimum caliber for black bear. I normally listen to the people who hunt for a living when it comes to needing advice for any given species.
It wouldn't be within three counties of my list of possible cartridges for a brown bear hunt.
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Originally Posted by reoader22
i have read a few forums on the net about the 243 and who it isnt powerfull enough for bears i own one and have shot bears with it and they have all died.
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I know people that have gone out on their boats without life jackets... Just because someone has done something, that don't exactly make it a good idea.
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