I too hope to hunt Brown Bear someday. It may have to wait until a wealthy relative passes but when I get the chance I'll have my .338 loaded with a healthy 250 grainer. Is that "minimum"? I guess so. According to veteran guide Bob May it is anyway.
Do you get all of your inside information from Alaska Reality shows?
No. I've followed your posts here on the 'Fire too so I may be hopelessly mislead.