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.308 load for MN black bear?
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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 642866" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I've never had much luck shooting through brush with anything shoulder mounted. I haven't had a 308 for a very long time, when I shot 220 Silvertips in a 600 Remington it tested my dental work every time. It also left lengthy wound channels, and decisive exit holes. The 220 grain Nosler partition is also a solid performer up close. I haven't shot the Hornady 220, but have no doubts it would perform up close.</p><p>Big bears + thick cover + close range + bad angles (possibly going away) = tough tracking</p><p>Exit holes mean a lot to me in these situations.</p><p>I'd consider the 200 Accubond. It will give a bit better performance at moderate ranges , and won't give up much in close. Just rough numbers, but if you use 1800fps as minimum for expansion the Nosler 220 at 2400fps fades under this past about 250 yards, the 200 Accubond at 2500fps drops below this at 450 yards.</p><p>Others prefer some of the harder monometal bullets, but these 2 have worked for me in a variety of 30 caliber rifles. Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 642866, member: 30671"] I've never had much luck shooting through brush with anything shoulder mounted. I haven't had a 308 for a very long time, when I shot 220 Silvertips in a 600 Remington it tested my dental work every time. It also left lengthy wound channels, and decisive exit holes. The 220 grain Nosler partition is also a solid performer up close. I haven't shot the Hornady 220, but have no doubts it would perform up close. Big bears + thick cover + close range + bad angles (possibly going away) = tough tracking Exit holes mean a lot to me in these situations. I'd consider the 200 Accubond. It will give a bit better performance at moderate ranges , and won't give up much in close. Just rough numbers, but if you use 1800fps as minimum for expansion the Nosler 220 at 2400fps fades under this past about 250 yards, the 200 Accubond at 2500fps drops below this at 450 yards. Others prefer some of the harder monometal bullets, but these 2 have worked for me in a variety of 30 caliber rifles. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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