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reoader22 · February 16, 2012, 03:41 AM

i have read a few forums on the net about the 243 and who it isnt powerfull enough for bears i own one and have shot bears with it and they have all died. i guess my question is why does everyone seem to need huge rifles for bears and if u think its crazy to use a 243 for bears why?

February 16, 2012, 03:41 AM	#1
reoader22 Member Join Date: February 16, 2012 Posts: 28	.243 for bear i have read a few forums on the net about the 243 and who it isnt powerfull enough for bears i own one and have shot bears with it and they have all died. i guess my question is why does everyone seem to need huge rifles for bears and if u think its crazy to use a 243 for bears why?