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30-06 for black bear what grain bullet

twogunkelly
Howdy:I have a .30-06 remington pump rifle model 7600 ...I'm gonna use for hunting black bear in colorado....What would be the best bullet weight to use for bear???....Remington,federal,winchester factory ammo all have worked well in this gun....Thanks again
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  • hunterX
    If it were me personally, it would be a 180gr handload with the Sierra bullet and it is a bear load for me in my '06. But I see no reason why a 180 from the factory of any of those companies would not work. I am partial to Federal products alot tho. I see little reason for the 200 grain weights given a well built 180grainer.
    There is no law I am aware of saying you couldn't use a good 165 either if your gun refuses to shoot a 180 well.
    But I do like the 180's for bigger than deer bullets in the '06.
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  • Michibay
    165-180 would be fine! Back in the 80's the Federal Forest Service did an exhaustive study on "close-range stopping power" for their rangers who worked in Alaska in big bear country. They found that the 30-06 with 220 gr. Silvertips did very well and was very close to a 375 H&H which turned out the best...they wound up providing the 375 H&H with special made 20" barrels (one gun for each crew of four). For CLOSE CHARGING, HUNGRY & CRANKY BEARS!!!
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  • Mobuck
    For all-conditions shooting, a Nosler 165-180 Partition would be a good idea. Even at longer range, the Partition will give good expansion with adequate penetration. Any of the premium loads will do the job but some don't give the expansion I would like to see. I used Hornady 180 factory loads on baited bear in Ontario and performance was perfect at close range.
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  • tsr1965
    I would consider to be in good company with any of the 165-180 grain factory loads. If you are going to be under 100 yards, then the 180 grain Remington Round nose corelokt is outstanding! For the premium bullet line, I would not be afraid of the 150 weight in the Accubond, or anything that had a Barnes TSX, or Nosler Partition.

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  • dcs shooters
    I agree with a good 165-180gr. bullet. I used the 165 for blackies when living in Michigan. They did a good job dropping them.
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  • partisan
    +1 on the 165-180gr bullet.
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  • FEENIX
    180g and up.
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