I took my very first black bear in 1972 near Stevenson, Wa. with a 6mm Remington.....close enough to the good old .243. It was about a 60 yard shot to the back of the neck as he was running away. I have also got a couple with my .243 and my .25-06.
"It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues." Ten Bears NRA Benefactor LIfe Member USCG Veteran