For crying out loud, if you can shoot the 375 Weatherby well and are confident using it, then why even bother with this "smallest caliber for a Kodiak brown bear" nonsense? You asked for some opinions and got them.
If I were headed out on a guided brown bear hunt, Phil would be the first one i'd ask about caliber choice. It's the guides ass that's on the line if something goes awry during the hunt and the last thing i'd want is to have my guide have to go in some nasty alder tag after a wounded brown bear.
Read what Phil has to say about the subject, I can't think of anyone more qualified on the matter.
X2... I always enjoy reading what Mr.Shoemaker has to add. His experience is tough to argue with.
