So after reading 17 pages of this thread, I gather that if one hunts bears very much, you will have some weird stories and see a lot of bears, and that the 257 Roberts probably doesn't need much more than a good 100 grain bullet for deer-sized game, even though I am still interested in trying the heavier bullets. Did I miss anything in those 17 pages? If not, I'll go downstairs and load some 100 gr bullets in my 257. But it was an interesting thread, especially the bear pictures.