I have taken deer nearly every year for the past 15 years with a 357 magnum lever action rifle.
I think your 45LC will be fine if you use heavy loads. Most rounds that will kill a mule deer will work on a black bear as well.
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Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull.
all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...
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