As I stated on one of these threads, I would have been fairly confident of stopping it if the bear was coming for me as I am certain that the ammo in my 9mm would have penetrated the brain from any angle. Otherwise I would not have been packing it.


Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.