+1 on the .338 Mag. Use 225 gr. North Forks for everything but the largest of bears then go to the 240 gr. NF. The 240 was designed for large bears.
Bear in Fairbanks
"Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes."
Amazingly, I've lived long enough to see a President who is worse than Carter.
And finally,
Gun control means using two hands.
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