Headed on a black bear hunt in Canada. Taking a 300 win mag with 180 gr ammo. I really want to use my new to me 260 rem. I know there are threads that show people killing everything under the sun with there 260's. Just never saw a black bear taken with one. I know Mr. Sinclair has taken grizzly's with his, but he's a whole different class of hunter. This is my first bear hunt. If anyone has some first hand experience, it would be appreciated.
Was debating on the 120 Noslar ballistic tip, 130 gr ELD, or 140 gr Game King. All factory and was going to take the one that shoots the best.
So I ended up using the 300WM. I took both to Canada and pulled out the 300 WM first. While hunting I told myself I would use the 260 rem the next day. At around 7:45 PM this bear walked out. Not a giant but I couldn't be happier. It's my first bear and hope to get back to hunting them soon. They are not present where I hunt, so getting to see one in the woods was amazing. Hoping this is just a good start to a great year hunting. Now looking even more forward to the start of whitetail season.
Was debating on the 120 Noslar ballistic tip, 130 gr ELD, or 140 gr Game King. All factory and was going to take the one that shoots the best.
So I ended up using the 300WM. I took both to Canada and pulled out the 300 WM first. While hunting I told myself I would use the 260 rem the next day. At around 7:45 PM this bear walked out. Not a giant but I couldn't be happier. It's my first bear and hope to get back to hunting them soon. They are not present where I hunt, so getting to see one in the woods was amazing. Hoping this is just a good start to a great year hunting. Now looking even more forward to the start of whitetail season.
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