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Buzzcook · February 16, 2014, 11:53 PM

I used a Winchester 94 .30-30 in thick brush. It worked just fine. If your eyes are still good iron sights will do fine as well. If not I like the low powered weaver.

Black bear don't need the heavy hammer rounds like the .444 and .450.

If you opt for a bolt action, look at the Savage 11 light weight hunter in .260.

February 16, 2014, 11:53 PM	#21
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	I used a Winchester 94 .30-30 in thick brush. It worked just fine. If your eyes are still good iron sights will do fine as well. If not I like the low powered weaver. Black bear don't need the heavy hammer rounds like the .444 and .450. If you opt for a bolt action, look at the Savage 11 light weight hunter in .260.