If i was chasing or wanting protection I would move to modern monolith bullet design. CEB has some Raptor designed for 45-70 that is a true killers or the CPS design from Northfork bullets is also great terminal performer. No issues with feeding a lever gun and much easier on the shoulder.
For black bear even the Hornady GMX offering didn't let my 350 LBer go but 15 yards with a heart shoot.
Don't be decieved by the lighter weight of these bullets- penetration will not be an issue
and the terminal destruction is suffient for the largest NA predators
be safe
Ruggy
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