Given a potential layer of fat on bear, a shot above midline may not leak at all. If one wants serious blood, use some high speed explosive round that will open them up on both sides. Taken lots of animals of a variety of species, and quite few never leak a drop. When I'm after bear in rugged or dense habitat, I strive for shots that will break them down on the spot (neck, spine, or shoulder).
Last edited by 1minute; 10/07/17.
