So i was gonna look into a black bear hunt this fall and if not then in the spring for sure. I was just wondering if the 7mm-08 with a 140gr. nosler accubond or 140gr. federal ballistic tip would do the trick? Thanks in advance!
So i was gonna look into a black bear hunt this fall and if not then in the spring for sure. I was just wondering if the 7mm-08 with a 140gr. nosler accubond or 140gr. federal ballistic tip would do the trick? Thanks in advance!
That's a better combo than a lot of stuff for black bear.
Took a black bear a couple of springs ago with that exact combo. 140 gr Accubond out of a Ruger Compact, running at ~150 yds and he didn't take more than a couple of steps after (mostly just momentum). Found him balled up in a coulee about 20' from where I shot him.
This guy was taken with a browning BLR in 7mm08 with winchester 140 gr powerpoints. Shot was approximately 75 yards.
take your 7mm08 and go fill your tags. I would even use it for elk. Dropped this guy like lightning. Hit em behind the front left leg in the boiler room. No need for a second shot.
Mulies and whit-tails dont like the 7mm08 either.
Next on the list for this rifle are moose and elk...
7mm-08 for black bear?
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