I'm wondering if those of you that hunt thick and thin skinned game at the same time (like sheep and griz combo hunt)change up your bullet selection during the hunt. I'd guess that a good heavy bear bullet like a NP or NAB wouldn't be ideal for sheep and caribou. SO do you pack separate ammo or just try to find a bullet that works well for both?

Use one bullet for both!
Any bullet for suitable for interior Grizzlies
will kill your Sheep. Trying to switch back and forth with different bullets while your in Sheep country or in Bear country seems like an unnecessary distraction. I killed my Bighorn and Mountain Goat with the same 180 grain bullets I use on Elk. I have also used that same bullet for Deer and Antelope and would not hesitate to use it on interior Griz either.
The last thing that you need creeping thru your mind while you are lining up for your shot on a trophy of a lifetime is "which bullet" I have in my rifle!
Added distractions mean more opportunities for failure.
Good luck on your hunt.

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Originally posted by Snellstrom:
Use one bullet for both!
Any bullet for suitable for interior Grizzlies
will kill your Sheep. Trying to switch back and forth with different bullets while your in Sheep country or in Bear country seems like an unnecessary distraction. I killed my Bighorn and Mountain Goat with the same 180 grain bullets I use on Elk. I have also used that same bullet for Deer and Antelope and would not hesitate to use it on interior Griz either.
Good luck on your hunt.

+1, well said

Any good soft bullet, swift a-frame, nosler partition, Northfork soft, or Barnes X bullet will get the job done on your hunt.

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Originally posted by dirklawyer:

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Originally posted by Snellstrom:
Use one bullet for both!
Any bullet for suitable for interior Grizzlies
will kill your Sheep. Trying to switch back and forth with different bullets while your in Sheep country or in Bear country seems like an unnecessary distraction. I killed my Bighorn and Mountain Goat with the same 180 grain bullets I use on Elk. I have also used that same bullet for Deer and Antelope and would not hesitate to use it on interior Griz either.
Good luck on your hunt.

+1, well said

Any good soft bullet, swift a-frame, nosler partition, Northfork soft, or Barnes X bullet will get the job done on your hunt.

How tough is the Nosler Accubond compared to these?

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The Accubond is a great choice also!!

... Agree strongly with the above posts ... All these options are fun when playing with rifles .. But for hunting 1 load is best .....

Thats why I prefer a mid to light weight bullet of tough construction in the 9.3- 458 diameters ..min.300 yard capability and great performance @ 15 feet if needed .......

I only use 1 bullet as well. Too much hassle and very possibly too much chance of them not hitting to the same point of impact. In all of my years hunting Ak., I've always used one bullet - the Partition. This in both my .27 cal. rifles and in my .338. I've since switched to North Forks for the .338 since I get slightly better accuracy and just as good or better performance with it.
I'm also looking at switching to the 150 North Fork for my .27 cal. rifles. For years I've used a .270 Win. on sheep & caribou and wouldn't hesitate to use it on moose and interior grizzly should the oppurtunity arise. Not to say I think everyone should but just that I'm highly confident with that rifle.
So, in short, I'd load up the most accurate, quality bullet I could find and start hunting Alaska.
Just my thoughts. Bear in Fairbanks

I have a brown bear/moose combo in Sept. As of now, I am planning to take my .300 Win with 180 grain Accubonds. I know it will be fine for moose...what do you guys think of it for br bear? I would rather be titing my .375 H&H, but my .300 is light, has weathershield, is very accurate, and there are a couple other factors that weigh in.

I would think that 180 Accubond would double lung a br bear just fine, thoughts?