Well I posted this spring about some different caliber/bullet combos for an upcoming black bear hunt for my wife in Wyoming the first part of Sept. I have had a little time to do some shooting but not as much as I'd like, anyhow have the below going let me know what you think would be best

300win Mag shooting 180 nosler partition's
260 shooting 139 Scenar
270 shooting 130gr SST
35 whelen 225gr Accubonds
7mm08 140accubonds
Or 280 shooting 150gr Partitions.

The 300 has a break so recoil not terrible. Think the Whelen may be a tad too much

Let me know what you think Thanks Jerrad