bear hunt (bullets)
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Location: Shadyside Ohio
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bear hunt (bullets)
I'm needing some input on what type bullet to use on black bear?
45/70 with 405 cast or 405JSP? this my 2nd. & probably last trip to canada. I want the best hammer i can push (I load my own)
Experance is the best teacher. Thanks folks GB50
45/70 with 405 cast or 405JSP? this my 2nd. & probably last trip to canada. I want the best hammer i can push (I load my own)
Experance is the best teacher. Thanks folks GB50
#2
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kodiak, AK
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RE: bear hunt (bullets)
I like to get expansion on thin skinned game like black bear so I'd recommend a quality 405 grain JSP like those made by Kodiak Bullets out of Douglas, AK. No need for the deep penetration of a hard cast bullet on black bear, but it'd do just fine out of the .45/70, you'd at least have two good 45 caliber holes in him.
#4
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RE: bear hunt (bullets)
I would go with the LBT Style Hard Cast Bullet. You will get great cavitation and penetration. With a wounded Black Bear the hair will soak up agreat deal ofbood; I would rather the bear bleed from both sides. Good luck.
#6
RE: bear hunt (bullets)
I have shot several big Bklack bears with the Hornady 350 grain round nose as well. I don/t think there is a better bullet out there. Great penetration and excellent expansion too.
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