Is a 30/30 good for black bear?

Is a 30/30 good for black bear?

The . 30/30 is not just a proven bear killer, it is probably the most-proven bear killer. Select a quick-expanding bullet for this kind of hunting.

Do bullets bounce off bears?

But bears have thick, strong skulls shotgun slugs or even rifle bullets may not penetrate. The weakest part of a bear’s skull is behind the face, in a small triangular shaped area roughly bounded by the eyes and the tip of the nose.

What grain bullet is best for black bear?

For black bears, in country where there is no grizzly presence, the popular deer and elk cartridges will certainly work very well; a . 308 Winchester or . 30-06 Springfield loaded with a 165- or 180-grain spitzer bullet will handle black bears.

What size round will stop a bear?

For a bear cartridge anything equal to or more powerful than a . 41 Magnum or . 44 Magnum will be fine. Oldtime black bear hunters say that any load that throws at least a 200-grain or bigger solid bullet at 1000 fps or more will take any bear in the woods.

Can you bear hunt with 3030?

People hunt bears with a 30-30, so I would say you should be fine. Of course, any bear that is charging at you might take a bit to stop, plus the adrenaline would likely reduce your accuracy.

Can you hunt black bear with 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is an adequate cartridge for hunting black bear as long as shots are taken within 500 yards. Black Bear have heavy shoulder bones, so use a heavy bullet of at least 140 grains and a controlled-expansion bullet, but most hunters report the 6.5 Creedmoor performs well on black bear.

Will 45 stop a bear?

45 acp is a poor choice for bear defense. The round is slow, fat, and has fairly poor penetration on tough-skinned animals; however, some people carry . 45 acp with modern +P ammo and hardened bullets for bear defense. There are many better options, but it can work.

Can the Wilson Combat 300 ham’R Kill a black bear?

At bear-baiting distances, the Wilson Combat 300 HAM’R will do anything the .30/30 Winchester will, and from a lighter package that holds more ammunition. Attach a reflex sight and you’ll have a nimble rifle chambered for a cartridge that’ll hammer black bears of any size. And if you need a quick second shot, nothing is faster than an AR-15.

Can a black bear tell the difference between a 308 and 30-06?

Well, there’s never been a black bear that could tell the difference between a .308 and a .30-06. And when you’re behind the gun, you can’t either. The author with a silver-backed black bear taken in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness at 400 yards with a .308 Winchester. Richard Mann

How do black bears get after you?

Black bears are typically gotten after in one of three ways: behind hounds, over bait, or via spot and stalk. Hunters trailing hounds don’t need a round with reach, as shots are very close and you have plenty of time to take careful aim.

What is the best seven-Mag load for black bear hunting?

There’s lots of Seven-Mag loads that will work for black bear but if you want something that shoots flat and delivers deep, bone breaking penetration, pick one loaded with a Barnes Tipped Triple Shock. If you can’t find one, the Barnes Custom Shop can help you out.