Any of those cartridges will work fine. 358 or 300 would be my choices but I’m biased since I have those. Better question might be what rifle has the best sighting system for a black target in the dark woods with daylight about gone?
Bingo!
That's an excellent point. Black on black is black.
If able to hit him in the heart/lungs, he's dead in seconds. If not, could be a tough day.
The heart/lungs is about the size of a coffee can. And if they are not broadside stretched out it's difficult to identify that spot right behind the shoulder.
Many times I've had to wait quite a while for just the right angle. They're either facing you, sitting down, laying down, etc. Granted a bullet is more forgiving than a broadhead.
Get in early, 3 hours so scent settles down. Downwind too.
Get a camera out for a scouting report. Could be a morning bear or evening. I've had both.
When is season?
Look forward to story and pics!
