I've always wanted a .243 it's just something I plan to buy in the near future for bear a .243 or a .270 or .308
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#82
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 05:23 AM
My deerslayer: Old Winchester 88 in .308
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 06:07 AM
Bear are much heavier boned than a deer. I am sure you could put one down with a 243and a perfect shot but I would not recommend using one. The last thing I would want to do is track a wounded bear into cover with a round that small. Your other two choices would be better suited.
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#84
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 07:49 AM
I like 30-06 best, never had a deer get away that was hit, ammo's cheap, and easy to find.. A lot of the younger guys seem to prefer .270.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:15 AM
My go to gun is my encore in 25-06. That is what I take out the door the most. I just got a 7-08 barrel for the encore, which I am starting to shoot a bit now. encore 45 muzzleloader then my model 99 300 savage that was my dads. I also have my moms model 94 3030 pre 64. I have not hunted with it yet but do shoot it occasionally. I hope to take it for a walk this fall.
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#86
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 02:23 PM
I 2nd the 25-06 . I have a NEF single shot 25-06 and it's a flat shooter .
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#87
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 06:37 AM
The 7mm-08 is my favorite whitetail round. The .30-06 next, then the .308, .35 Rem and .30-30. Often the rifle I choose to carry that day determines what round I'll be using.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 08:16 PM
when carrying a rifle for deer its either a springfiled 30-06 that was sporterized in the 50's or an 8mm of the same fate but kinda prefer the german gun
