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Carne Frio · February 13, 2012, 03:08 PM

Keep in mind, when hunting and shooting, the bear
is usually not charging, but feeding or just walking
around. A .270 is fine for that. When they are very
angry and charging you, you want the most powerful
cartridge you can shoot.

February 13, 2012, 03:08 PM	#3
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	Keep in mind, when hunting and shooting, the bear is usually not charging, but feeding or just walking around. A .270 is fine for that. When they are very angry and charging you, you want the most powerful cartridge you can shoot.