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That's a great looking 8x57 which is the one I would use simply for the cool factor. Almost any load will work but the Norma 196 gr Oryx sounds awfully good. Good call on taking your Tikka as a back up or maybe you will alternate carrying them when out in the field.
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I've used them both with the same results. It really a rifle choice you need to make, not a cartridge one.
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Let's see: Davy Crockett killed him a b'ar with what? A muzzle loader of some persuasion, flintlock or percussion; possibly shooting a round lead ballpatched with last years under wear and you are trying to decide between /06 and 8mm? You are over thinking the whole thing.
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+1 to Gerrygoats comments. Use the 8
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The 8 definitely gets it in style points.
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Use the 8x57. No, wait, use the '06. No, wait, use the 8x57. Aw shucks, close your eyes and pick one.
(I too would use the Mauser just for the cool factor, and any old factory load- unless said bear is a 600 pounder (hah!) then I might spring for premium ammo. The last bear I helped drag out of the woods had the snot knocked out of it by a .243.)
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I doubt whichever cartridge that you use that the Bear will care. He'll just die.
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Shootin over bait is a good time to use a Revolver or a Bow.Just sayin!!!
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Shootin over bait is a good time to use a Revolver or a Bow.Just sayin!!! Can I get a AMEN for the 45 Colt?  Gunner
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Shootin over bait is a good time to use a Revolver or a Bow.Just sayin!!! Can I get a AMEN for the 45 Colt? Gunner AMEN Brother!!!
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