I have used a lot of rifles and calibers on bears and have learned that the single most important factor is the skill, knowledge and nerve of the shooter.
Calibers and bullets do make a difference but not as much as virtually everybody on the is forum seems to think.
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
