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I just got back from a 10 day hunt. My son killed a nice bear with his 45-70, mine was with my Marlin conversion .450 Bushmaster. My bear was smaller than I wanted, but I blame "last night in the bush bad bear judging"....my fault entirely. That said, my bear was DRT, dropped right now and gave a death moan, never moved an inch.
My son made a good hit with his 45-70.....one shoulder and both lungs....and we STILL had to trail the bear 60 yards or so. No Bigfoot was sighted or harmed in the making of this post 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:04:01 PM EST
Lots of good eatin' there...and rugs too.
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:06:17 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By pcsutton:
Lots of good eatin' there...and rugs too. 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:09:04 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
We absolutely LOVE bear meat. Bush-bears, not dump-bears Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Originally Posted By pcsutton:
Lots of good eatin' there...and rugs too. Bears that have been eating salmon? 
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:31:33 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By USPcompact:
Bears that have been eating berries are damn good. Bears that have been eating salmon? |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:35:19 PM EST
Yum. Good job.
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:37:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
We absolutely LOVE bear meat. Bush-bears, not dump-bears |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:38:19 PM EST
Excellent work OP.
How do you guys prepare your bear meat? The only bear I've eaten out here was off the grill and it was very greasy... I didn't like it at all. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:40:11 PM EST
What bullet did your son use in his 45-70?
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:40:14 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Commurado:
Excellent work OP. How do you guys prepare your bear meat? The only bear I've eaten out here was off the grill and it was very greasy... I didn't like it at all. It is amazing in a meat pie with onions, carrots and rutabaga. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:44:49 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
What bullet did your son use in his 45-70? My 450 Bushmaster, using the same style of bullet, did just fine. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:45:51 PM EST
My gf and i eat bear steak often. We always grill them up the same way because we found it was oh so good. Marinate overnight with equal parts oil and vinegar, some Worcestershire, salt and pepper and cilantro. Try it out!
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Posted: 8/21/2017 3:47:37 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By mk4dubbin:
My gf and i eat bear steak often. We always grill them up the same way because we found it was oh so good. Marinate overnight with equal parts oil and vinegar, some Worcestershire, salt and pepper and cilantro. Try it out! |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:24:24 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Hornady Lever Evolution, 325 grain FTX. I think next year he will change that. I don't think they are designed to open up and energy dump at close range....both our shots were 10 yards. Not enough damage, small exit hole. His shot was good, that bear should have just rolled over. My 450 Bushmaster, using the same style of bullet, did just fine. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:43:57 PM EST
Where was your hunt? Bear hunting is on my to do list.
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:48:57 PM EST
Now you know why the 450 Bushmaster is a hot commodity in Alaska. It's a light gun and lays the smack down.
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:49:19 PM EST
Nice! The .450 bushy is a bad motherfucker and gets almost zero respect. I loved mine the moment I got it 10yrs ago.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:53:31 PM EST
Nice! I've never shot a bear, but my .450 kills whitetails like a mofo!
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Posted: 8/21/2017 4:54:10 PM EST
Cool post.
Bruin pot pie. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 6:13:45 PM EST
We've done a few remington and savage bolt guns may have to try the marlin . They put the smack down on whitetail !
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Posted: 8/21/2017 6:15:56 PM EST
Yeah 45 bushmaster is plenty
 KA POW ha ha
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Posted: 8/21/2017 6:16:44 PM EST
You can't bait or dog hunt bears in NY so most of them are just accidental muggings by deer hunters
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Posted: 8/21/2017 7:46:31 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Thinking of going to hardcast? Or like a Woodleigh Weldcore? Not familiar with Wodleigh Weldcore....will check them out |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 7:47:16 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Topper1:
Where was your hunt? Bear hunting is on my to do list. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 7:53:51 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
For the 45-70, probably something from Buffalo Bore Not familiar with Wodleigh Weldcore....will check them out However, I'm a huge 45-70 fan. Buffalo Bore has a very wide selection, but may I recommend Garrett Cartridges of Texas? Expensive, but in my research, the best there is. Again, I wish I could tell you I've shot Kodiak brown bear with it...I haven't. It is well respected and performs well. If you want a few rounds of one of their loadings, PM me. I have bought a lifetimes worth. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 7:59:29 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
I'm no bear hunter, I'll admit. However, I'm a huge 45-70 fan. Buffalo Bore has a very wide selection, but may I recommend Garrett Cartridges of Texas? Expensive, but in my research, the best there is. Again, I wish I could tell you I've shot Kodiak brown bear with it...I haven't. It is well respected and performs well. If you want a few rounds of one of their loadings, PM me. I have bought a lifetimes worth. These bears need anchoring, not because they are dangerous.....because of how thick the cover is. My sons bear didn't go far, but 60 yards in that cover took us 45 minutes of tracking. We actually bumped it in the dark....decided to back out and come back. It was dead where we heard it "huffing" at us. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 8:05:20 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Thank you. I like Garrett....actually one of my hunting partners uses them (you just reminded me). These bears need anchoring, not because they are dangerous.....because of how thick the cover is. My sons bear didn't go far, but 60 yards in that cover took us 45 minutes of tracking. We actually bumped it in the dark....decided to back out and come back. It was dead where we heard it "huffing" at us.
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Posted: 8/21/2017 8:05:37 PM EST
[Last Edit: 8/21/2017 8:06:19 PM EST by Surf]
Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
I just got back from a 10 day hunt. My son killed a nice bear with his 45-70, mine was with my Marlin conversion .450 Bushmaster. My bear was smaller than I wanted, but I blame "last night in the bush bad bear judging"....my fault entirely. That said, my bear was DRT, dropped right now and gave a death moan, never moved an inch. My son made a good hit with his 45-70.....one shoulder and both lungs....and we STILL had to trail the bear 60 yards or so. No Bigfoot was sighted or harmed in the making of this post
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/rnorris/IMG_0619_zpsfp16xcwf.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/rnorris/IMG_0610_zpspou5ctcr.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/rnorris/IMG_0612_zpszgumpkxh.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/rnorris/IMG_0617_zpsflp1hipv.jpg Great Father - Son hunt! The "death moan" is the scariest sound I have ever heard. He is not saying much these days:  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 8:11:36 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Surf:
Great Father - Son hunt! The "death moan" is the scariest sound I have ever heard. He is not saying much these days: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/64530/IMG_1062-286858.JPG |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2017 8:18:47 PM EST
The Lyman cast 330gr Gould mold opens up in my 458 SOCOM. Actually, the front hollow point breaks up into 2-3 parts and the remaining slug keeps on a chugging.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:28:01 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By rabidus:
The Lyman cast 330gr Gould mold opens up in my 458 SOCOM. Actually, the front hollow point breaks up into 2-3 parts and the remaining slug keeps on a chugging. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:35:15 AM EST
I'll be pretty disappointed if I don't see a thread from you in the future where you made a bear jacket
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:35:51 AM EST
Is the .450 Bushmaster powerful enough to hunt Brown bears?
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:52:55 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By AA4ME33:
I'll be pretty disappointed if I don't see a thread from you in the future where you made a bear jacket https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/419044/IMG_1068-287229.JPG
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:54:49 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Wespe:
Is the .450 Bushmaster powerful enough to hunt Brown bears? If I had a heavier rifle available I would tote that, however. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 5:54:09 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Wespe:
Is the .450 Bushmaster powerful enough to hunt Brown bears? We have a group going south hog hunting with 450's I bet the cartridge will work well for them. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:03:31 PM EST
I want to bear hunt so bad!
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:10:17 PM EST
That Ruger Scout in .450 is the sexiest rifle I have held in a long while. Thanks for making it worse, OP.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:17:48 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Are you shooting that out of an AR? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Originally Posted By rabidus:
The Lyman cast 330gr Gould mold opens up in my 458 SOCOM. Actually, the front hollow point breaks up into 2-3 parts and the remaining slug keeps on a chugging. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:24:22 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By BillythePoet:
I want to bear hunt so bad! I haven't seen a big enough one to arrow while I'm deer hunting, but I always get the tag. All the ones I do see just kind of mosey around looking under logs and stuff. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:31:00 PM EST
I shot a black bear in Quebec back in '98 with a Marlin 45/70. I used a handload with a bulk pack Remington 300 gr hp, with a hefty charge of Reloader 7 under it. Shot from a tree stand and it was looking right at me. Bullet went in just under the neck, thru the brisket and front of the rib cage, ended up under the hide in the right hind quarter. Mushroomed almost twice diameter, core stayed in. Bear rolled over, did the death moan and that was that. Love my 45/70 lol.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 7:42:38 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By GAZ32:
Depending on where you're at, it's kind of a boar [pun intended]. I haven't seen a big enough one to arrow while I'm deer hunting, but I always get the tag. All the ones I do see just kind of mosey around looking under logs and stuff. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GAZ32:
Originally Posted By BillythePoet:
I want to bear hunt so bad! I haven't seen a big enough one to arrow while I'm deer hunting, but I always get the tag. All the ones I do see just kind of mosey around looking under logs and stuff. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 8:13:37 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By BillythePoet:
Are they that common? |
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