Hi Swamplord.....Phil Shoemaker replied back to me that a bear guide he knew very well used a .270 Win for very many years guiding his bear clients. No problems! However, I believe confidence is very important in hunting dangerous game. If a larger caliber bullet makes one more confident, yes...use it. I've used the .270 over a lifetime, literally. I've seen it's performance and have utter confidence it it with good bullets. IIRC, Jack O'Connor recommended choosing proper bullets for the .270 Win and other calibers.
