The HVA action may look like "just a model 96" but it's not and can easily handle standard magnum cartridges.
The factory offered them in 7mm Rem. They would handle the .300 & 338 Win or 358 Norma, which are plenty for any bear.
But so is the 9.3x62 others have mentioned, and unless yours already has a magnum bolt face, that would be a simpler, cheaper and more sensible route.
Or, if it is already a 30-06, just load up some 180 or 200 grain premium bullets from either Barnes, Nosler, Swift, Northfork or any other premium bullet and you will have a rifle and ammo suitable for the largest bear on the continent! I just sent the bolt for my Husqvarna 30-06 off to John McLauhlin in Helena yesterday so he can install one of his striker mounted peep sights on it !
New rifles are Always fun
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Will the extra weight of a striker mounted peep sight slow down the lock time?
