THE ACCURATERELOADING.COM MEDIUM BORE RIFLE FORUM


Moderators: Paul H
Go
New
Find
Notify
Tools
Reply
  
Another 30 cal on bear question
 Login/Join
 
One of Us
posted
Have not really fooled with 180 gr bullets in my .308 except Sierra GK. After seeing the response to my other post I thought I would ask what the board thought was the best brand and type of 180 gr bullet was best for black bear.
 
Posts: 69 | Registered: 11 May 2008Reply With Quote
one of us
posted Hide Post
Barnes TSX or Federal ( Speer) Trophy Bonded Bear Claws.


Remember, forgivness is easier to get than permission.
 
Posts: 3994 | Location: Hudsonville MI USA | Registered: 08 June 2000Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of Snellstrom
posted Hide Post
I would not hesitate to use the Sierra Gamekings that you already are using. In my 30/06 they work great on Elk, most Black Bears are no tougher than an Elk.
 
Posts: 5604 | Location: Eastern plains of Colorado | Registered: 31 October 2005Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
Anything, really. Consider the velocity of a .308 Winchester compared to a .300 Winchester Magnum, big difference. .308 bullets need to be designed to work across a large velocity spread, and the .308 is close to the bottom of that spread, so even at close range the velocity shouldn't be so high as to cause undue bullet failure.

That being said, Nosler Partition is always a good choice, seems to be a bit softer than an A-Frame which would suit the less-than-a-magnum velocity.


________



"...And on the 8th day, God created beer so those crazy Canadians wouldn't take over the world..."
 
Posts: 539 | Location: Winnipeg, MB. | Registered: 04 January 2005Reply With Quote
  Powered by Social Strata  
 


Copyright December 1997-2023 Accuratereloading.com


Visit our on-line store for AR Memorabilia