If your going to have the 7mm use it! I own, and love my .243, I've taken bears, and lots deer with it, and wouldn't hesitate to use it again, however for a first time bear hunter, I would never recomend this round. You got a 7mm, 300, 3006 any one of these is a WAY better round.Originally Posted by moose hunter
Trying to see how small of a rifle will kill a bear is disrespecting the animal.
Kirby