A .270 wsm will easily penetrate the shoulder of a black bear, especially if you use a good quality bullet. People kill elk and moose with the.270 win and the wsm variety all the time and they are much bigger and tougher than a black bear. I read an article I (don't recall the author) where the author shot kudu and gemsbok with a .270 wsm I believe he used 150 grain premium bullet but I am not certain.
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