In this thread, we went from 270's 7x57's 7mm Rem Mags and 30-06s
.. and that it is all about shot placement and type of bullet...
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Why bother hunting, tracking, stopping wounded bears with anything over 30 caliber?
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Is there a scenario in which the over 30 cal rifle gives the hunter or guide an advantage?
To....
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I stepped up to a 375 and then a 375AI because of a couple situations that left me wanting a bit more.
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Which is why at times I prefer the most satisfying feeling of my 458 !
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I've read stories of native guides backing up bear clients with .30-30's. In that situation I'd carry a .338.
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I'd reach for my 9.3 in a charge/tracking situation.
As for me, this is the REAL answer. If someone wants to HUNT bear he should be able to handle a bigger bore and be in shape to follow up all the way through.
The idea of "that I'll have my guide to back me up and put the killing shot in it" takes away from the the hunt. Guides can line their pockets every day with those types of people.
For me personally, I don't want any guide putting in bullet in MY bear. I want to kill it.
