« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2013, 03:40:59 PM »
I have no personal experience with the 500 S&W... but I have a load of experience with bears... and based on the frontal section and energy... but particularly the MOMENTUM... I can assure you that your .500 will do an admirable job on blackies... put one in the lungs and let him run... if your guide tells you otherwise (he's a quack)... disregard his advice... remember; "one in the lungs and let him run!" I have heard guides advise their shooters to aim for the head, neck and frontal chest... why anyone would do this on a baited bear, I have no idea... you will likely have plenty of time to chose the correct body posture... preferably broadside, or slightly quartering away... just behind the shoulder and halfway up. I do agree with Pete, that the .45/70 is an overall better choice (much more versatile)... but for your bear hunting application the .500 will be great.
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