150 Ballistic tips for bear?

[rharfo]

I have lots of 308 150 grain Ballistic tip bullets for my 308 Winchester. Opinions on using this bullet on black bear out to 400 yards?

 

[dogz]

pop them behind the front and you'll be fine

 

[375ultramag]

I guess it depends on what type of bear. Black Bear I personally wouldn't think twice about it. Especially at 308 win velocity. 200 yards and under I would personally hold for the shoulder but that's me. I've shot a few Black bear and 2 of them were with 130 grain 270 wins. The one was 300 yards with a 130gr. Remington bronze point. And it only went 30 yards running and tumbling across the field. Just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

 

[dogz]

I have lots of 308 150 grain Ballistic tip bullets for my 308 Winchester. Opinions on using this bullet on black bear out to 400 yards?

He's talking black bear..........

 

[375ultramag]

Wow I'm blind. Didn't even see the word Black. I even read it twice to see if he stated what type.

 

[dogz]

totally get it been there done that and bought the t shirt

 

[30378wbymag]

Wow I'm blind. Didn't even see the word Black. I even read it twice to see if he stated what type.

My father used to say "that comes free with age" so true the older I get…

 

[Calvin45]

Black bear…no problem as far as lethality goes and I don't really consider them "dangerous game" as far as that concern…I do however like the idea of big free bleeding exit wounds on bears in general. B-tips ain't the greatest for that. But heck, if you got 'em use em.

 

[rharfo]

Thanks guys, I've killed a few but never used my 308. Really asking for my daughter as I booked her a graduation gift hunt in New Mexico. I'm taking my 300 Winnie.

 

[dogz]

I'd love a good blood trail as well but rarely had one, no matter the round used. Oddly, the best blood trail I've had was from a hit with my 22/250 Go figure right

 

[dogz]

Thanks guys, I've killed a few but never used my 308. Really asking for my daughter as I booked her a graduation gift hunt in New Mexico. I'm taking my 300 Winnie.

Spot n stalk or over bait?

 

[LRNut]

I have shot five black bears with a .308. I did have an issue with a cup and core bullet on a frontal shot. Bear left zero blood but I heard the death bellow. Could not find him before sunset. Returned the next morning and starting sectioning the area. About four hours later I practically tripped over him. A lot of folks like to think black bears are like whitetails, but they have a lot more muscle mass in the front of their chests. Personally, I would use a different bullet.

 

[Calvin45]

I have shot five black bears with a .308. I did have an issue with a cup and core bullet on a frontal shot. Bear left zero blood but I heard the death bellow. Could not find him before sunset. Returned the next morning and starting sectioning the area. About four hours later I practically tripped over him. A lot of folks like to think black bears are like whitetails, but they have a lot more muscle mass in the front of their chests. Personally, I would use a different bullet.

Or a heavier cup and core maybe…the 180 ballistic tip even, it's not just heavier, it's jacket is much stouter than the lighter .30 cal btip.

What cup and core did you have an issue with if you don't mind sharing?

 

[LRNut]

Or a heavier cup and core maybe…the 180 ballistic tip even, it's not just heavier, it's jacket is much stouter than the lighter .30 cal btip.

What cup and core did you have an issue with if you don't mind sharing?

I don't recall - it was a long time ago. I did shoot 180 BTs in that rifle but don't think I used them on black bears. Shot four red stag in Scotland with 180 BTs without issue. Shot two others with a 120 BT (IIRC) out of a 25-06. Shot a ton of plains game in Namibia with a 150 BT 7mm bullet. The bullet got a bad reputation for blowing up when it first came out but now tipped bullets are probably more common than lead tips.