Bullet placement and penetration (a result of its shape and construction) are the primary and irreplaceable components required to quickly stop a serious bear charge.
And even if you are highly familiar and competent with your weapon of choice, ESPECIALLY A HANDGUN!, your fine motor control skills will rapidly deteriorate, as will your ability to hit a small, rapidly moving target


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.