The old gun fighter's axiom that "speed is fine, but accuracy is final" is also applicable to bear hunting.
I would be perfectly happy to have a hunter show up with a Ruger No 1 in 30-06 that he, or she, was comfortable with.


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.