Will a 295hp powerbelt with 100gr of triple 7 be sufficient for a VA blackbear within 75 yards? Or do I need a better bullet?  If so which in the same weight due to lack of time and re-sighting in?  Just had an opportunity and location drop in my lap. TIA

I would personally not use a Powerbelt bullet on a black bear. A Hornady XTP, T/C Shockwave, Barnes, something along the lines of those would give you good performance.

My friend just shot a cow elk and doe with the power belt bullet you listed.  Both shots were one shot stops and the bullet completely exited both animals.  I would think it would work just fine on black bear.  If your rifle shoots them well and you know how they shoot I wouldn't change a thing if you don't have the time to work on a load.

I looked up the website yesterday.  They have a 300gr platinum aerotip.  Ordered 2 sleeves of them based on the recommended game use.  First I had seen of them.  The 5 gr difference shouldn't be that different but will throw a few down range just to confirm.

My concern is early expansion and not enough penetration with the 295 HP on the bear.  I was hoping someone either had seen it used or had used it and could say yea or nay.

Thanks for the replies

Just an " FYI "

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_7/649176_Best_ML_bullet_for_bear__.html


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