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Offline mirage1988

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Black Bear bullets
« on: July 28, 2009, 02:33:33 PM »
Which bullet should I use- 300 grain hornady SST, or 300 grain bonded Shockwave. Both shoot the same over 130 grains 777 pellets. Shot will be close- 30 yards or so. Most of the bears killed in the area (northern minn) have been 150-250 pounds, with a few getting big.
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Re: Black Bear bullets
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2009, 03:25:37 PM »
With that much powder and under 50 yard shots, I would use the bonded.
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Re: Black Bear bullets
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2009, 03:32:10 PM »
I was leaning that way, especially with the potential of a big bear coming along.
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Re: Black Bear bullets
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2009, 04:53:54 PM »
I would use the 300grn XTP at those ranges. It's A more consistent bullet.
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Re: Black Bear bullets
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2009, 07:12:26 PM »
It doesn't take a super bullet to take down a black bear.

What ever works for deer will work equally for black bear.

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Re: Black Bear bullets
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2009, 05:54:36 PM »
 I think either of those would be ideal. Just put the bullet right where it needs to go.
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