But when you've been here a few days once, under guidance of an outfitter and others -- stop thinking you know what to tell people to do here. And certainly don't imply that your knowledge is somehow superior to the experience of people who live here, just because you feel superior to us.
Well friend, I only wish it worked that way with those who think they know all about CA and "most Californians". I can relate to your statement, after spending years on this site having others tell me all I need to know about CA.
That being said, it seems to be the consensus that it takes a well placed pressure (scared chitless) shot on a bear to put it down, can't most get more chances and quicker, to find that sweet spot with a .357 then say a .454?
I'm usually in black bear areas, and CA black bear to boot, and always figured .357 or .44, didn't much matter if I'm going to have to find his head.
