My choice would be the .35 Whelen. The 250 gr. Speer is a good bullet. I run the 225 gr. TSX in my .35 Whelen and I wouldn't hesitate using git on any bear on the planet. I have a friend who lives in Canada and he uses the 250 gr. Speer for his moose and grizzly bear hunts.
Paul B.

Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them.
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