You don't have a problem, Dale... use that new 7mm/08 all-weather Tikka I saw you using at your Dad's farm on Opening Day (deer season).
Ron T.
Trouble is, I'm not sure I like the Tikka. I may replace it with a Howa or Savage. The Savage in 250 would be great for deer but I'm not sure about bears. It may be marginal depending on cover, movement, and bear size.
I've killed 3 with my 250-3000 here in Maine. None over bait. 2 with plain 100 gr. Core-lokts and the other with a silvertip. Shots were 25-50 yards and none went far- 10-30 yards. These were unpressured bear in a woods environment. Killed 2 more with the 308. It did leave a bigger hole and a better blood trail.
How big were they? A good blood trail can be very important when driving the thick laurel with no snow. I've got a Savage 99 in 358 as my primary bear gun but I don't like to take it out in the rain anymore.
Thanks,
Dale
