rex6666, Pete is right. I had a 400 lb plus in front of me last year, and I did not feel comfortable with the frontal shot on that big beast. But this year if I get the same shot, I will not hesitate.
My buddy Jerry had a Hugh 500 pounder in font of him as well last year and he was presented with the same shot , and he also did not take the shot, thinking he would get a better shot. These big bear did not get that big being dumb, they new something was not right, they did not no what it was, but they did not commit to coming in for a broadside shot.
This year I will have a round that can shoot end to end, and a frontal shot will not deter me from getting a Hugh bear if it shows up.
You want a big bear, go see Pete at Wild County Outfitters..