>>1129339I'm bear hunting tomorrow. Was successful last year with pic related (just got it back from the taxidermist. He did great IMO).
Average Black Bear:
>.270 or greater for traditional hunting rifles>30-30 and up for lever action>.357 or greater for sidearm>.45 ACP at minimum for personal protection/backup >50lb draw for bow>325fps for crossbow >.50 caliber for muzzleloader with average powder loadsLarge Black Bears (400lbs-900lbs)
>.308 and above for traditional rifles>.45-70 for lever action>.44 magnum and up for pistol>don't use a fucking automatic for personal protection. Bear spray or revolver.>60lb draw for a bow>350fps for crossbow >.50 caliber black powder with hot loadsAverage Brown/Grizzly Bear
>.308 and above for regular rifle >.45-70 loaded hot for lever action>.457 Casull for handgun>.50 AE and bear spray and a 12GA for personal protection >70+lb draw for bow>380fps crossbow>do not hunt with black powderHuge Brown/Grizzly or Polar Bear
>.308 or above and a Buddy with a .308 or above >.45-70 loaded hot with a buddy with equal firepower>.500 S&W for handgun>As strong a draw as possible for a bow. 70lb draw minimum with a Buddy armed with a 12GA and both with revolvers >400fps for crossbow>ability to run faster than your buddy for self defenseGood luck fending off the bear OP. Hope you can run faster than your doggo.
