A small percentage of the big bears which are hunted with arrows ever get killed compared to those hunted with rifles. Things have to be right for whatever weapon is used. Some obviously allow more leeway than others. Some quarry are neither understanding nor forgiving when it comes to second chances.
As long as you're not looking for a charge-stopper.
One never knows how a bear will react to the first shot, and even "dead" bears can exact one final act of revenge.
