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Offline jasonmk

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6.5x55 for black bear?
« on: August 23, 2004, 05:37:01 AM »
Is my 6.5x55 a good choice for hunting black bear? This is my first time hunting black bear, I have dropped many white tails whith this gun and have never had to track more than 50yds.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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6.5x55 for black bear?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2004, 11:16:33 AM »
jasonmk,

First Welcome to Graybeard Outdoors!  The best forum on the net for hunters/shooters going today.  As for the 6.5x55, my wife has used hers to take two so far.  First one required a second shot but as it moved just as she fired.  The other didn't travel 20 yards.  I see no reason not to use the old Swede, it's worked on moose for years for the Swedes.  Lawdog
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2004, 06:02:11 PM »
I have not hunted black bear with a 6.5 Swede, but having seen what a 140 grain NoslerPT does to deer I would recommend it for black bear.
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2004, 05:30:05 PM »
As the others said...use it with the same confidenceas on your deer! Black bear are not that tough and the swede has killed many a moose. A friends wife has taken a moose a year for 15 or so with the swede and has little problems.

Let us know how things turn out afterward...size of bear, etc.

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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2004, 01:42:21 PM »
how good shooters are 6.5x55
i seen a used one in a mauser its a newer one inernational i think its called for 240 nice blueing an brite bore was thinking of given it a try realy short too 18 barrel
hmm now after typen all this i might have to take a ride tomarrow
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6.5x55 for black bear?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2004, 11:49:15 AM »
I have re-done M96 and it is a very good shooter with 129 and 140 grain bullets.  And that is with a cheap scope.
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Re: 6.5x55 for black bear?
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2004, 05:01:37 PM »
Quote from: jasonmk
Is my 6.5x55 a good choice for hunting black bear? This is my first time hunting black bear, I have dropped many white tails whith this gun and have never had to track more than 50yds.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Here's a couple articles that might interest you.  Just remember, that  Trophy size Black Bear you hope to find is gonna' be around 500lbs and that usually means a big Boar.  These big guys are tough and mean.     Shot placement is critical, and nothing less than a premium bullet in a max load should be considered.   I would personally want something with more power for bear - at least a HEAVY 30-06 for an animal that can kill & eat me.  :?


http://www.huntingmag.com/big_game/bear_busting/index.html

http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/hunt_trap/hunting/huntak/huntak16.cfm

GOOD LUCK!   :wink:
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