FIGJAM
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This is a joke right? Now you are taking a 30-06 with 180's over a 7STW with 175s? Sigh...hard to take some people and their advice seriously on these forums.
7mm stw grizzly load
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This is a joke right? Now you are taking a 30-06 with 180's over a 7STW with 175s? Sigh...hard to take some people and their advice seriously on these forums.jjmp
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Shooting and hunting build Confedence ,over time they turn into Accuracy ,and that puts the Meat on the Platter . Sure sounds like your Father has no problem with his 7Mag ,remember it's the Indian not the arrow?or do I have this back words lol, we both know his moose was dead as aDoor nail but didn't get the memo. Cut your Pappy some slack,& Rejoice He's there in camp with you !. With respect I know a bit about calibers & cartridges mine are pretty simplistic compared to some of your Wildcats ,but I'd like to think we are still like minded enough to share moose camp some time ,I'd probably pac my sako 75 7stw just because it was born in moose country across the pond , even though the rest of my Gals will be kiking n screaming . Cheers !!!
Popapi
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So is the 195grn Berger EOL grizzly bear tough?
jjmp
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No Idea ,maybe some one will Chime in .
I don't know if I would take this bullet hunting for a grizzly. I would much rather take a partitioned or bonded bullet that I know will hold together, penetrate deep and cause massive trauma. This is one critter I wouldn't take any chances with.
I agree with you. I'm a 7mm guy all the way, 7mm-08, 7mm SAUM, 7mm Rem Mag, but for grizz, I would take a big bore. I know some outfitters in Alaska will let you take anything less than 338 or bigger, they ain't taking chances with their lives.
I want the bigger bullet and that extra 1000 pounds of energy.
jjmp
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Interesting I'd have to compare my 338 w/mag to my 7STW ,don't own a 375 .
The bigger bore creates a wider wound channel, also carries more energy causing the animal more shock upon impact. A 265gr bullet from a 338RUM will create far more damage than any 180 or 195gr bullet from a 7mm bore. Why take chances?
iowaelkbum
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I didn't say it wasn't enough. I have calibers in my stable that I think would be more appropriate. Use whatever you feel the most comfortable with.
Pretty good...it took until post #40 before we degraded into the "Bring a bigger gun!" tangent.
My #1 vote: 175 grain Nosler Partition
If you can't get the Partitions to shoot to your satisfaction, then the Barnes TSX recommendation would be vote #2:
160 grain Flat Base Spitzer (TSX FB)
Barnes does offer a 175 grain version of this bullet but it needs a 1:9 twist or faster. If your gun has a 1:9 (or faster) then I'd use this heavier version. It's all about sectional density and penetration on the big bears. The Partition and Barnes will expand nicely and penetrate deeply. Pick the one that shoots best?
My #1 vote: 175 grain Nosler Partition
If you can't get the Partitions to shoot to your satisfaction, then the Barnes TSX recommendation would be vote #2:
160 grain Flat Base Spitzer (TSX FB)
Barnes does offer a 175 grain version of this bullet but it needs a 1:9 twist or faster. If your gun has a 1:9 (or faster) then I'd use this heavier version. It's all about sectional density and penetration on the big bears. The Partition and Barnes will expand nicely and penetrate deeply. Pick the one that shoots best?
Joe Kondelis
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175 grain Partition did the trick. Thanks for all the help. I tried uploading a pic but it didn't work. Got whole thing on film. Awesome hunt. The Ol' STW performer flawlessly. Put first shot right in the wheelhouse and bear just spun in place. Second shot right in the pumper. Bear didn't go a foot. 129 yards free hand. Thanks for all your help!
