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10/18/2025 4:39:28 PM EDT
Going bear hunting in Dec. Supposed to be a 4--500 lb bear in the area. How much gun is needed? I figure a 300 PRC should be enough but what does the hive consider enough? I might have a friend with me and we want to be sure he has enough gun in case.
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10/18/2025 4:44:59 PM EDT
[#1]
Any deer hunting round will kill bear…shot placement is key as in all hunting.
10/18/2025 4:57:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Hillcountry:
Any deer hunting round will kill bear…shot placement is key as in all hunting.
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I have killed a lot of bears, the last two have been with a .357.  The above statement is true, these are not mythical beasts with super powers.  This is helpful though - know your anatomy.

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10/18/2025 5:41:44 PM EDT
[#3]
Halfway front to back and up and down.
11/14/2025 8:17:51 PM EDT
[#4]
300 prc is plenty. as others have said shoot the middle of the middle.
11/17/2025 12:52:29 AM EDT
[#5]
30-06 will do the trick.  So will 300PRC
4/26/2026 10:56:15 PM EDT
[#6]
I shot a black bear with a compound bow in spring 2019. Why not use an SBS shotgun with black magic slugs? Genuine question btw
4/26/2026 11:56:33 PM EDT
[#7]
I killed most of mine with a lever action 357 mag 🤷‍♂️

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