My opinion on choice of chambering - 30-06. I have both 30-06 and 6.5 CM, but would choose a bigger bullet for bear. Barnes bullets will do the job, or Nosler Partitions, if Barnes bullets don't shoot well in your rifle. The TSX bullets will "transfer its energy" just fine. You are well acquainted with that rifle, another plus.


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