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Post by bushmaster on Oct 20, 2020 11:30:17 GMT -5
Heading out for the very first time with a rifle for bear this season. Was planning on using my Browning BLR in 308 cal. Question, Will 150 grain bullets with the right shot placement do the trick or should I sight in with 180's?
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Post by ridgecommander on Oct 20, 2020 11:47:57 GMT -5
The two I shot were some of the quickest dying big game animals I have shot.
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Post by bushmaster on Oct 20, 2020 11:51:07 GMT -5
The two I shot were some of the quickest dying big game animals I have shot. But what did you shoot them with? |
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Post by ridgecommander on Oct 20, 2020 11:54:27 GMT -5
The two I shot were some of the quickest dying big game animals I have shot. But what did you shoot them with? Arrows. Personally I wouldn't hesitate with 150s. I guess if you are going to be doing drives and will be taking running shots, the 180s may add some extra penetration on less than ideal angles. |
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Post by davet on Oct 20, 2020 12:25:24 GMT -5
I'm sure the bullet would do fine. Just hit the boiler room which on a bear is not the same place as a whitetail. Bear vitals are about 5" behind their elbow.
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Post by buzz on Oct 20, 2020 12:49:18 GMT -5
I used 150"s on both of mine. I would not hesitate to use a good 150 gr bullet.
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Post by bushmaster on Oct 20, 2020 13:05:16 GMT -5
I used 150"s on both of mine. I would not hesitate to use a good 150 gr bullet. Cool, I've got Core-locs and Hornadys at my disposal. |
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Post by rem700 on Oct 20, 2020 14:15:09 GMT -5
I used 150"s on both of mine. I would not hesitate to use a good 150 gr bullet. Cool, I've got Core-locs and Hornadys at my disposal. Core-lokt will be just fine out of the good ol 308 and Good luck on your bear hunt. |
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Post by davet on Oct 20, 2020 14:49:35 GMT -5
I know for handloading my Win M88 .308 that it has a tough time getting a MOA group with any bullet heavier than 150gr. But , those 150gr. will cloverleaf at 100 yards.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Oct 20, 2020 15:47:38 GMT -5
I shoot 180 round nose in my pump, which the gun likes. I've always been in the heavy for caliber camp when it comes to bullets.Then again 99% of my hunting is deep woods where a 100 yard shot is rare. With that being said my son shoots 165gr in his Remington 700 and so do I in my model 70 Winchester, because that's what they like.
I don't see any reason why a 150 gr won't work, especially core loc. The thing to remember is if the bear is moving keep shooting, don't care if it's walking, running, or rolling on the ground. I say this because a wounded bear may not leave much of a blood trail due to the fat, thick hide and fur soaking it up before the blood can hit the ground. Another reason is I don't want a crippled bear getting off the top and down over the side of the mountains we hunt, not a fun time retrieving one from the bottom of a ravine.
Good luck on you hunt bushmaster.
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Post by Dutch on Oct 20, 2020 21:00:57 GMT -5
The average bear is 200 lbs. 150 is fine. Shot placement is always the key
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Post by bushmaster on Oct 21, 2020 4:41:30 GMT -5
I'm really excited about going. I'll be hunting for 3 days in the area of Hyner Mountain. I'm thinking it's Clinton County, but will be staying a little north of LockHaven.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Oct 21, 2020 6:42:55 GMT -5
Family had a camp in Hyner back in the 1930’s,, lost it when the state created the park. It’s still there, state now uses it as a rental cabin, think it’s the only one they have.
I have a photo of it with 6 big bucks hanging from the meat pole, know they also killed some bears too. Great area,
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Post by blackbruin on Nov 4, 2020 13:55:04 GMT -5
Heading out for the very first time with a rifle for bear this season. Was planning on using my Browning BLR in 308 cal. Question, Will 150 grain bullets with the right shot placement do the trick or should I sight in with 180's? 2018 i took a #200 boar on opening day using a model 99 savage in .308 using older winchester 150 grain. First shot i missed when it hit the opeing in the laurel. (Yes moving fast from a line of drivers as i was posted up a tree) second shot was a double lung on the run. Basically went were the momentum took it. Couldnt see it even in snow over 15" deep. Laurel was that thick. I wouldnt hesitate. If it shots the 150 the best use em |
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Post by blackbruin on Nov 4, 2020 13:55:50 GMT -5
I'm really excited about going. I'll be hunting for 3 days in the area of Hyner Mountain. I'm thinking it's Clinton County, but will be staying a little north of LockHaven. Ill be moving to lock haven area next week! Lol |
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