I booked a bear hunt up in Maine for this fall and have to decide which 99 to take.
Before I started to give it any real thought, I just assumed I'd take my "R" in .300 Savage and use 180 grain Core-Lokts.
But I have enough options to choose from that I'm getting second thoughts about it. I can't help but think I might want to try for something a little more old-school.
I also have a Ruger #1 S Tropical in 45-70 and a Remington 7600 carbine in 35 Whelen, which I know would be excellent choices but are not 99's so they will probably stay home.
So, this is sort of an informal poll combined with a chance to hear what other's first-hand experiences are with the following calibers on bears, all of which I have.
The 25-35 and 250-3000 probably not contenders but the 38-55 is tempting.
What say you?
25-35 Winchester
38-55 Winchester
.250-3000
.300 Savage
.303 Savage
.308 Winchester
.358 Winchester
.375 Winchester
