Originally Posted by
srupp
I would gladly loan my Sako out to a newbie grizzly hunter who won the coveted tag.
However i believe that familiarity with your weapon more than makes up to a little more fps, hitting power etc.
I have some suggestions on rookie gbear hunters tactics etc if the hunter wants some ideas..
However i agree with others on this site the 30..06 will do the job use premium ammo at reasonable ranges on a bear that is unaware your in his postal code.
I have seen hunters who are shooting way more rifle than they are comfortable with..however google Justin Otts you tube video of him harvesting a monster coastal grizzly..a rodeo for sure..
What is most interesting is one of Justin and my conversations where he had choices of calibers of weapons and then choices of size of ammo for the weapon of choice.i believe Justin bear was over 9 feet...and before i even seen the bear I asked Justin if my recomendation" on the bigger premium ammo..165 GR. Versus my recomendation of closer to 200 grains was valid..and ft er this first encounter of harvesting a huge grizzly he agreed whole heartidly .
It all changes when it's you and Mr. BEAR. In the woods..theoretical meets reality..and your very survival depends on choices you have already made..you really want a rifle when the bear brings knives to the fight..YOU started..levels the field somewhat.
Yes 30..30, s have harvested bears..but there are better choices of calibers..optics..ammo...choose wisely..
Cheers
Srupp