I really don't see the need for a 200 grain solid like this in 30 cal unless you are trying to stretch it into a hippo or buff rifle. Bears aren't that big. I'll bet it would work, but having shot over 10 bull elk with 165s and never recovering a single one, I think that you would not need to go bigger than 180 and acquire any of the problems that accompany those LONG bullets.

If I did a hunt as "exotic" as that, I would probably use a leaded bullet. If you want 200 grains, maybe a A-frame or Partition. If you want to use the Barnes, I suggest a 180 is more than enough.


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