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Full-choke · October 22, 2007, 08:28 PM

I have never hunted Brown Bear, but talked to several guys that have when I lived in Alaska. Most of the guys take a larger diameter bullet, allows for a bigger hole, more stopping power too. The 45-70 would be my first choice, maybe a .30 caliber again too, but only if I was looking at longer range shots.

F-C

October 22, 2007, 08:28 PM	#3
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	I have never hunted Brown Bear, but talked to several guys that have when I lived in Alaska. Most of the guys take a larger diameter bullet, allows for a bigger hole, more stopping power too. The 45-70 would be my first choice, maybe a .30 caliber again too, but only if I was looking at longer range shots. F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent