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Old 11-20-2009
Rustynuts Rustynuts is offline
 
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Default Smallest caliber for bear?
So my son will be old enough for bear next spring.......What is the lowest caliber a person should consider?
He is very tall for his age (5'1")and weighs 95lbs.I was thinking 308 but I'm sure there are other options.
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Old 11-21-2009
Andythehillbilly Andythehillbilly is offline
 
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I don't think the caliber is as important as his comfort level with the rifle. If he can shoot it good, any well placed shot will put a bear down.
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The lowest you can legally hgo will work just fine. - .243
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