I put in for a draw hunt and if I get it I will be shooting at bear this spring (dang near guaranteed).
I will be shooting a .308 Winchester from my Rem 700 vls mounted up with a Leupold 4.5x14x42 mil dot reticle. The loads will be topped with 165gr sierra game kings at 2600 ft/sec.
The bear will be grazing wild onion fields in south central Idaho.
Here are the questions.
What is a safe max distance to take a 300 lb or less bruin with this load? Please be a wee bit conservative as I would rather stalk in for a closer shot than try tracking a wounded bear.
Is your answer from experience on black bear or from experience with this type of load on other animals?
What size is the heart lung kill zone on an average sized black bear?
Please send any advice concerning this subject. All input wanted.
[ 02-14-2004: Message edited by: 4ked Horn ]
I will be shooting a .308 Winchester from my Rem 700 vls mounted up with a Leupold 4.5x14x42 mil dot reticle. The loads will be topped with 165gr sierra game kings at 2600 ft/sec.
The bear will be grazing wild onion fields in south central Idaho.
Here are the questions.
What is a safe max distance to take a 300 lb or less bruin with this load? Please be a wee bit conservative as I would rather stalk in for a closer shot than try tracking a wounded bear.
Is your answer from experience on black bear or from experience with this type of load on other animals?
What size is the heart lung kill zone on an average sized black bear?
Please send any advice concerning this subject. All input wanted.
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[ 02-14-2004: Message edited by: 4ked Horn ]