We have the biggest black bears in the world here in central Pa. 500lbs are very common around my house. Most are shot with a 270, 308, 30-06. Not many Magnums and most are the tried and true deer cartridges. Now that bonded bullets are so good, I would use your 270. Either of your rifles would be great.

Here is one of our 800lbs+ Pa bears.

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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
I've been a Jack O'Connor fan since I was able to read,about 40+ years now.

Honestly Mystro to not hunt with any rifle is just wrong.

Here is my other Featherweight that was bought a week ago. It's a Pre '64 .30-06 with a 6x42mm Leupold in Leupold bases and rings. This one is 7lbs 14 ozs.

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Strongly considering taking this one as a back up rifle for the bear hunt.

Last edited by mystro; 02/15/14.
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