What caliber for black bear?

[dennishoddy]

30 06 will kill anything in north america.

And most African animals.

 

[adamsredlines]

So will 45-70, too lol

 

[caojyn]

Personally I'd go with the lever gun, just something American about it.

 

[retrieverman]

Phfft. Bear claws...

I thought bear claws were for baiting cops...

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Obviously its from a lack of experience...I've never gone hence asking for suggestions.

Its starting to sound like the Blackout with a good bullet would do the job. Its alot easier to maneuver and quicker shooting than either bolt gun in the instance I DO need to shoot something thats angry...

The guy I'm going with used to do guided hunts and said in that area most shots are well under 50 yards...so not much need for something that'll shoot 500+

Did you really think I was talking about you in my reply?

 

[MacFromOK]

I thought bear claws were for baiting cops...

Lol, everyone knows ya use doughnuts to bait cops...

Just kiddin' guys. See my sig.

 

[MacFromOK]

FWIW...

It's not uncommon to see 450-500 lb black bears (the record is over 800 IIRC).

Lots of .45 fans claim 9mm isn't enough to stop a 160lb madman. And humans are puny compared to wildlife.

Your call...

 

[Dave70968]

FWIW...

It's not uncommon to see 450-500 lb black bears (the record is over 800 IIRC).

Lots of .45 fans claim 9mm isn't enough to stop a 160lb madman. And humans are puny compared to wildlife.

Your call...

I wouldn't do it with a .45 ACP, but I'd feel quite well-armed with a .45-70. A little more "thump" from that one.

 

[MacFromOK]

I wouldn't do it with a .45 ACP, but I'd feel quite well-armed with a .45-70. A little more "thump" from that one.

As would I.

Or with a 12ga with slugs or heavy buck...

 

[SnowCamo]

It all comes down to which gun would look better in a post kill picture. I think that narrows it down to the 70’s era model 70 or the lever gun.

Is this the same place you went on the deer hunt where they pretty much walked around and flushed the deer out? Do they do the same for bear?