No one will dispute that the 444 will kill a big bear, but the question is, is it good for big bear?
And to that question, one has to look at the ranges and conditions big bears are hunted in. When that is factored, as well as the $12-15,000 for the non res guided hunt, I'd say the 444 lever gun is resounding not a good choice. A 338 win mag or 375 H&H are most definately good choices.
