If you choose the 38-55 Don't use the Winchester factory, or Ideal factory ammo! Lost 2 different bears , one each with the factory ammo. Rifle was a Marlin 1893. Shot a 300lb bear 3 times with win.. Ammo and shot a 400 plus bear 2 rounds with the Ideal. I think all were 200 grain bullets. Shots were 10- 25 yards, yes blood was drawn but little.
