We had a Japanese client one year from Hokkaido who owned thousands of hectares and was allowed to hunt 6 brown bears on his land. He claimed he carried a 444 Marlin and it worked fine.

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.