Guys:

Thanks for the input. I don't impugn anyone's posts.

Just for clarification - I'm not selling anything nor trying to sway anyone's opinions.

From the last two posts, we are still philosophically light years apart in projectile and placement. I'm going for the brain and eyes.

I have the Ruger .338 Magnum and had the Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Magnum. If I was shooting bears stand off casually I would certainly prefer those over shotgun - no contest at all.

I think that I would like to hear more about the forensic details of the two posters. Where were the hits and how were the aftermath reactions.

I can't/won't entertain you with melodramatic tales of close encounters. Shooting bear has a consequence.

https://www.google.com/search?sourc...q=fine+for+shooting+ngrizzlys+in+wyoming

Note I'm not confessing to anything,

A friend feeds them. He has 13
regular's that come every day and never cause trouble.

My son lives 1/2 hour from me. He has had bears in his yard constantly for 26 years. Never an incident.

I would really like to hear more details about the two incident's posted last.

Last edited by William_E_Tibbe; 07/30/15.