The logical choice for BC wood be a 338WM with 225gr TSX's loaded to around 2750fps, the rifle wood be a Sako 75 or 85 SS. This round doesn't mess up deer too much , is excellant on elk and moose and probably a safe minimum for G-bear. I had two 338's and sold them off as I like an all round rifle for plinking ,deer, small moose, this is a 3006, also a heavy for the big animals in the thick stuff this require a good medium, 358, 366, or 375.