Comments on: Bear Hunting – Caliber Recommendation http://bearbums.net/2008/08/14/bear-hunting-caliber-recommendation/ Self Guided Bear Hunting - Guided Bear Hunting - Black Bear Hunting Tips Fri, 04 May 2012 14:39:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sal lorenzini http://bearbums.net/2008/08/14/bear-hunting-caliber-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-622 sal lorenzini Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:13:27 +0000 http://bearbums.net/?p=170#comment-622 we aregoing to saskatch. in late may for blk bear> taking 325 wsm, browning. comments, plse. we aregoing to saskatch. in late may for blk bear> taking 325 wsm, browning. comments, plse.

]]> By: Gary S Winterton http://bearbums.net/2008/08/14/bear-hunting-caliber-recommendation/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Gary S Winterton Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:50:54 +0000 http://bearbums.net/?p=170#comment-41 A very important consideration to factor in when selecting a caliber, type, and grain of bullet, is the foot pounds of energy created at the muzzle, 100 yards, 200 yards etc. I strongly agree that shot placement is key, but it is the hydraulic shock created by the speed of the bullet, and the energy delivered that kills a dangerous predator quickly. The combination of speed, deep penetration, and rapid expansion equals massive internal organ and tissue destruction. I'm not sure you get the additional energy needed from calibers less than .28, and I'm a strong believer in .30 caliber magnums for this very reason. Consider the following comments from Chuck Hawks when hunting dangerous game in Alaska: An adult grizzly might attain a weight of 700 pounds (400 pounds for a female). A very large brown bear might weigh 1000 pounds, and an exceptional example can scale 1600+ pounds. That is bigger than most buffalo, which in prehistoric times were preyed upon by grizzly bears. Both grizzly and brown bears are temperamental, ferocious, and can be very unpredictable. They are also intelligent and curious. Do not underestimate these creatures. It is recommended that non-residents hunt with an experienced guide. Use plenty of rifle when hunting any of the great bears. About 3000 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy (ME) or more is suggested. The various 7mm Magnums and the .30-06 with heavy bullets of high sectional density (SD) are the minimum recommended calibers. Better are numbers such as the .338-06, .35 Whelen, .405 Winchester, .450 Marlin, .45-70 (with heavy loads) and the various .300 and 8mm belted magnums. Powerful medium bores including the .338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby Magnum, .350 Remington Magnum, .358 Norma Magnum, 9.3x62, 9.3x64, 9.3x74, and .375 H&H Magnum are ideal. I have read that the most popular caliber used by Alaskan guides to "back-up" their clients is the .338 Win. Mag. Good Hunting, GW A very important consideration to factor in when selecting a caliber, type, and grain of bullet, is the foot pounds of energy created at the muzzle, 100 yards, 200 yards etc. I strongly agree that shot placement is key, but it is the hydraulic shock created by the speed of the bullet, and the energy delivered that kills a dangerous predator quickly. The combination of speed, deep penetration, and rapid expansion equals massive internal organ and tissue destruction. I’m not sure you get the additional energy needed from calibers less than .28, and I’m a strong believer in .30 caliber magnums for this very reason. Consider the following comments from Chuck Hawks when hunting dangerous game in Alaska: An adult grizzly might attain a weight of 700 pounds (400 pounds for a female). A very large brown bear might weigh 1000 pounds, and an exceptional example can scale 1600+ pounds. That is bigger than most buffalo, which in prehistoric times were preyed upon by grizzly bears. Both grizzly and brown bears are temperamental, ferocious, and can be very unpredictable. They are also intelligent and curious. Do not underestimate these creatures. It is recommended that non-residents hunt with an experienced guide. Use plenty of rifle when hunting any of the great bears. About 3000 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy (ME) or more is suggested. The various 7mm Magnums and the .30-06 with heavy bullets of high sectional density (SD) are the minimum recommended calibers. Better are numbers such as the .338-06, .35 Whelen, .405 Winchester, .450 Marlin, .45-70 (with heavy loads) and the various .300 and 8mm belted magnums. Powerful medium bores including the .338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby Magnum, .350 Remington Magnum, .358 Norma Magnum, 9.3×62, 9.3×64, 9.3×74, and .375 H&H Magnum are ideal. I have read that the most popular caliber used by Alaskan guides to “back-up” their clients is the .338 Win. Mag.

Good Hunting,

GW

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