What grain bullet
08-22-2007, 12:28 PM
#2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 18
RE: What grain bullet
There's some 220gr. Core-Lokts out there. Those would be nice, but I've heard some '06s don't shoot the 220s well. In that case, a good bonded 180gr will work as well. The best shot placement is the same as it is with any other big game animal - broadside or quartering away.
08-23-2007, 04:32 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Maine
Posts: 621
RE: What grain bullet
180 gr core-lokt sp round nose are Deadly and as mentioned the winchester xp3 are good. I also like the winchester fail safes. Just remember a bears vitals are a little further forward then a deers vitals.
08-23-2007, 07:47 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: What grain bullet
Nosler partition, Barnes TSX, etc in 180gr will work nicely. I prefer both shoulders on bears with a gun in my hands, as mentioned the vitals are forward and protected by larger shoulder blades then deer type game have. Though to describe the perfect shot via key board it would be the 1/4 away. Simply draw a line to opposite leg and fire right thru, this will ensure vitals anda busted wing. Even for the largest of blackieboars,it will spella quick/humane harvest.
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08-27-2007, 01:25 PM
#8
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Posts: 7
RE: What grain bullet
Yep, 180gr will give you everything you need as long as the shot is well placed. This is the crucial part. Know you ammo, your bullet drop and all will be good. About any of the high end hunting ammo will provide good expansion and terminal ballistics as long as you hit the engine room. Guns seem to warm to certain ammo so get out and shoot whatever you choose and find the right combo.
08-28-2007, 08:27 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Monroe County, IL
Posts: 1,188
RE: What grain bullet
165 or 180 nosler or Barnes X TS.. They are really thin skinned animals just alot of fat. If an arrow does it with ease I wouldn't worry about shooting the "biggest" bullet.. I would worry more about shot placement and accuracy.
