Originally Posted by MAKAIRA
I don't want to get the dogs torn up!A guy last year hit one perfect with a 7 mag and was pissed when he hit the ground!
Hunted bear twice with dogs (did not get a bear) and the first time I took a .375 H&H,the second time I took a 9x57.

Have you asked the houndsman for his opinion?

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