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Re: Black Bear hunt?

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15 February 2004, 07:08
Blackstone
Re: Black Bear hunt?
Harry McCowan runs a great hunt for bears.You spot and stalk from a boat in the spring hunting beaches and slides.
Fresh seafood is on the menu alot (crab and prawns) you'll see lots of bears and beautiful scenery. North coast of B.C. is the area and if you choose a fall hunt you can combine it with a goat hunt. The website is www.mccowans.com
16 February 2004, 13:51
.44
P.S. I'm going to use my .458......I just want the practice (Africa is next in a few years.)
16 February 2004, 18:14
Gatehouse
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Can anyone tell me the caliber limit for Blackbear?
I will have 30-06 rifle this spring, just wondering if its big enough for those bears?

Thanks in advance
Ben
Iceland



30-06 is great. If you handload with premiums all the better, but any of the 180gr factory bullets will do the job well.

I'd stay away from Ballistic tips, as bears are usually shot at closer ranges.
16 February 2004, 13:48
.44
Again thanks for the info.

Sako,
A 30-06 is plenty. Use a quality bullet of 180gr+ soft point (No frangible-varmit type rounds)
16 February 2004, 19:15
N E 450 No2
.44

Which bullet do you plan to use in your 458?

How fast do you intend to drive it?
17 February 2004, 08:11
Canuck
Here is another pretty good BC outfitter for you to check out...

www.horseshoecreekoutfitters.com

Cheers,
Canuck
16 February 2004, 12:37
sako
Can anyone tell me the caliber limit for Blackbear?
I will have 30-06 rifle this spring, just wondering if its big enough for those bears?

Thanks in advance
Ben
Iceland