Carried a 257 Ackley for a few years, saw a large interior Brown Bear across a wide flooded creek, think I was in more danger from the creek than the bear with the 257 Ackley. Whatever rifle you have, you better be confident in your shooting ability.
Would I go on a Big Brown bear hunt with the 257 AI not on purpose but that's all I had at that time. A 06 and up with the right bullets will work fine just shoot well!
Last edited by kk alaska; 12/26/21.
kk alaska
Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists
