BEST CARTRIDGES FOR BLACK BEAR HUNTING! 

308 win?

Love the in depth detail on this subject. Clearly an experienced hunter.

30-06 only out to 100-200 meters??? Brother, a 30-06 will do anything you ask it to do at much greater distance than those you referred to. While it does not shoot as flat as a 7mm Rem Mag, or 300 Win Mag, it is considered the best all around caliber for big game and has taken everything on the planet. Ask a large percentage of hunters, they will tell you a 30-06 would be their choice in a “if could only have one gun/ caliber” situation. And just for record, I am a 7mm Rem Mag guy, so I am not biased in favor of the 30-06.

Thnx for sharing ur thoughts! Happy hunting!

I always used 308, best versatile round. Also used a 30-30 definitely one of my favorite

Glad you started with the 25-06 which is my all time favorite.

.308 is a good choice too. Definitely love the 7 mag. too.

Black bears aren't hard to kill at all. I've used 308, 30-06. 270 and 30-30...they dropped where they stood. Great bullet selection for all these cal's. If I had to pick one it would be the 308 hands down. Really no need for high recoil mag's.

Just use a 30: 06 and dont worry. Use the right shell and place it right. Problem over with.

Thank you for the info! As thousands of Connecticut's residents have come to recognize, our Bear population has grown to become a problem.

I stick with the tried and true 45-70, 300wm, 30-06 or 375 ruger for bear up here in alaska

Loved my 338 Win Mag with a 250 gr Grand Slam Speer.

Hello Ethan, What do think about 7.62x39 Ruger ranch rifle with PPU Centerfire Ammunition 7.62x39 PSP 123 Grain. for tree stand Black bear hunting. Thanks.

I don't remember hearing the 35 Remington or the 7-08 or the 308.

308. Win will work 35 Remington will work . A lot more calibers will kill bear

Haven't been fortunate enough to harvest a black bear yet... but I've carried four different calibers throughout my years.

Great job 👍

I’m curious how many bears have you harvested ?

Wat would u say about 450 bushmaster

I think some cartridges should be added to this list are tge 45-70 govt, the 44 mag, and even 45 colt in plus p loads like from buffalo bore have all taken black bear easily, with in the effective range of those cartridges. The 44 mag and 45 colt are best used in rifles for bear.