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<blockquote data-quote="rain4est" data-source="post: 1650084" data-attributes="member: 51396"><p>I have hunted all over the state for over 40 years and guided for 10. Your 30-06 is a good all-around gun to hunt with in Alaska, but.. If you are in coastal brown or grizzly country hunting, fishing, camping, or otherwise - it is a little light in the protection department. A 7mm Mag. is too small, as well. The minimum is a 300 Magnum (WM/WSM/WBY/RUM/Nosler+) when hunting other animals. If you are actually hunting coastal browns, then a 338 Mag. is the minimum. Add a break and don't worry about other folks' ears. Most likely it will never be an issue when in the field and practicing with a break makes sighting in a lot more comfortable (less jump & kick). As most have said - stainless (or cerakote) with a synthetic stock is the only way to go. Use heavy, copper, well-built bullets like the Barnes TSX, etc. for maximum bullet weight retention.</p><p></p><p>500 yards is not the way to go with coastal browns. I would recommend no more than 250 yards - preferably less. The main reason is terminal ballistics. You want knock-down power (energy) and velocity to make as much damage as possible with one shot, as that is about what you will get. Yes, they are that fast! You should also aim for the front shoulder (with vitals) to break them down or they will get in the woods - where the scale tips to their favor. </p><p></p><p>For reference, as a brown bear guide, I carried a 460 Weatherby with 450 grain Barnes TSX running 2,650 fps & 7,000+ ft lbs at the muzzle. As most will attest, that sounds like way too much of a gun for general hunting, but in a rushed situation, a running backup shot, or in the middle of a salmon/brush infested stream - jump-shooting 800 pound mallards (w/ teeth & claws) at 20-40 yards, you will want all the knock-down power you can get.</p><p></p><p>For all other hunting, I carry a 300 WSM with Barnes 165 TSX (3,290 fps & 3,600 ft lbs). It does the job for everything except brown bears, but still gives you pretty good assurance during a brown bear encounter.</p><p></p><p>Now, if you are just fishing or camping, then most carry a shorter 12 gauge with alternating good slugs & heavy buckshot.</p><p></p><p>Good luck in Anchortown.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rain4est, post: 1650084, member: 51396"] I have hunted all over the state for over 40 years and guided for 10. Your 30-06 is a good all-around gun to hunt with in Alaska, but.. If you are in coastal brown or grizzly country hunting, fishing, camping, or otherwise - it is a little light in the protection department. A 7mm Mag. is too small, as well. The minimum is a 300 Magnum (WM/WSM/WBY/RUM/Nosler+) when hunting other animals. If you are actually hunting coastal browns, then a 338 Mag. is the minimum. Add a break and don't worry about other folks' ears. Most likely it will never be an issue when in the field and practicing with a break makes sighting in a lot more comfortable (less jump & kick). As most have said - stainless (or cerakote) with a synthetic stock is the only way to go. Use heavy, copper, well-built bullets like the Barnes TSX, etc. for maximum bullet weight retention. 500 yards is not the way to go with coastal browns. I would recommend no more than 250 yards - preferably less. The main reason is terminal ballistics. You want knock-down power (energy) and velocity to make as much damage as possible with one shot, as that is about what you will get. Yes, they are that fast! You should also aim for the front shoulder (with vitals) to break them down or they will get in the woods - where the scale tips to their favor. For reference, as a brown bear guide, I carried a 460 Weatherby with 450 grain Barnes TSX running 2,650 fps & 7,000+ ft lbs at the muzzle. As most will attest, that sounds like way too much of a gun for general hunting, but in a rushed situation, a running backup shot, or in the middle of a salmon/brush infested stream - jump-shooting 800 pound mallards (w/ teeth & claws) at 20-40 yards, you will want all the knock-down power you can get. For all other hunting, I carry a 300 WSM with Barnes 165 TSX (3,290 fps & 3,600 ft lbs). It does the job for everything except brown bears, but still gives you pretty good assurance during a brown bear encounter. Now, if you are just fishing or camping, then most carry a shorter 12 gauge with alternating good slugs & heavy buckshot. Good luck in Anchortown. [/QUOTE]
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