Black Bear In Quebec

oldmikb45 · March 13, 2006, 10:29 PM

I am going on a spring black bear hunt next year and will using my
Ruger 77 in 30-06 and was wondering abot bullet type and weight.
Thinking about 180 gr. shooting range will be from 50 to 150 yds.

Bic · March 14, 2006, 09:07 AM

oldmik45
I've shot a few blacks with a 06 180 grain sp. as well as moose. You have more than enought gun. Now all it boils down to is you. (shot placement).
30.30 170gr. has probably dumped as many bear as any calibre out there. Feel confident with your choice.

Bic

Chris1911 · March 14, 2006, 12:19 PM

180 grns out of an '06 will do the trick.....I would use any load b/t 180-220 grn for black bears....Just put the round in the vitals and the caliber will do the rest for you..

March 13, 2006, 10:29 PM	#1
oldmikb45 Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2006 Location: Dearborn Michigan Posts: 6	Black Bear In Quebec I am going on a spring black bear hunt next year and will using my Ruger 77 in 30-06 and was wondering abot bullet type and weight. Thinking about 180 gr. shooting range will be from 50 to 150 yds. Last edited by oldmikb45; March 13, 2006 at 10:34 PM. Reason: smilie

March 14, 2006, 09:07 AM	#2
Bic Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Posts: 99	.06 oldmik45 I've shot a few blacks with a 06 180 grain sp. as well as moose. You have more than enought gun. Now all it boils down to is you. (shot placement). 30.30 170gr. has probably dumped as many bear as any calibre out there. Feel confident with your choice. Bic

March 14, 2006, 12:19 PM	#3
Chris1911 Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Location: Sparta, NJ Posts: 58	180 grns out of an '06 will do the trick.....I would use any load b/t 180-220 grn for black bears....Just put the round in the vitals and the caliber will do the rest for you..