Great stuff all, yes, asked on shot placement as I have not killed a bear, not too concerned w/a Blackie, but definitely want to proceed w/caution on the Brown/Grizzly.
If on a hunt, MOST if not all of the time I will not be alone and will have someone to back me up if need be. I will likely take a 2nd rifle, and depending on circumstances decide if/when to use a 6.5 if I desire, but no doubt, I would want more gun if alone and/or needing to stop a charge. It certainly won't be my choice if I were in THICK stuff at PBR.
Medicman, sounds almost as you either had irons, or pointed that rifle.....close call no doubt. Nice you had a reliable mauser and a proper bullet to go deep, and it went where needed.
Thanks all.
