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<blockquote data-quote="C-130 Dude" data-source="post: 2924174" data-attributes="member: 122991"><p>My only concern is about your size. And ability to put shots on target. In a hurry. Even a highly experienced hunter is very challenged to keep sights on target when faced with charging dangerous game. Thats why I suggested a semi auto over a lever, bolt, or pump. They are great guns, but a compromise when your not experienced at making quick followup shots. The last time I shot a bear with a 243, it took 3 shots. First quartering side shot, second in the neck, third in the chest. When it was 45 feet infront of me, it finally fell. I was extremely lucky to have put it down and not been killed. I will not do that again. A 243 for bear protection is to light. Especially using a 85gr bullet. It doesn carry enough energy. No chance I would put my life on that. Consider a bigger caliber. I might use the 243, IF I carried a 357 or 44 mag hand gun. But I doubt you'd want that recoil. In my 68 years, I've never actually met anyone that purposely used a 243 for bear. But I guess something is better than nothing. In any case, I highly recommend a semi auto for the kind of protection/shooting you describe. All the best! And good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="C-130 Dude, post: 2924174, member: 122991"] My only concern is about your size. And ability to put shots on target. In a hurry. Even a highly experienced hunter is very challenged to keep sights on target when faced with charging dangerous game. Thats why I suggested a semi auto over a lever, bolt, or pump. They are great guns, but a compromise when your not experienced at making quick followup shots. The last time I shot a bear with a 243, it took 3 shots. First quartering side shot, second in the neck, third in the chest. When it was 45 feet infront of me, it finally fell. I was extremely lucky to have put it down and not been killed. I will not do that again. A 243 for bear protection is to light. Especially using a 85gr bullet. It doesn carry enough energy. No chance I would put my life on that. Consider a bigger caliber. I might use the 243, IF I carried a 357 or 44 mag hand gun. But I doubt you'd want that recoil. In my 68 years, I've never actually met anyone that purposely used a 243 for bear. But I guess something is better than nothing. In any case, I highly recommend a semi auto for the kind of protection/shooting you describe. All the best! And good luck. [/QUOTE]
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