To the experience grizzly killers out there

[gutpile]

I got a draw in the region 4-38 , now my question is I have two guns a 7mm and 06 which cal should I use ?

[mikeboehm]

Either will work. What ever caliber u feel comfortable with

[Gateholio]

I would stick a 150-180gr TTSX bullet in either one and go hunt grizzly. The TTSX will low through both shoulders of a grizz, I've seen it. ;)

[GoatGuy]

If you want any helps on spots in 438 feel free.

gatehouse is correct on boo lits.

[wlbc]

I got a draw in the region 4-38 , now my question is I have two guns a 7mm and 06 which cal should I use ?

Use the rifle you shoot best with.

Use a premium, heavy for cartridge bullet like a Swift AFrame or one of those Barnes that Gate mentioned. In 3006 think 180 grain in 7MM think 165 or 175.

Good luck.

[takmaster]

Agreed, either will work. Use the one you are most comfortable and accurate with; go from there.

[Mik]

I have always used my 30-06 with 165 grain bullet :)

[.264winmag]

7rm with a 160gr+ partition, bonded or mono. 4-38 is some nice real estate, seen my first grizz ever at the north end up there in the early 90s. Some beautiful silver tips roaming about. Haven't been up it in awhile, not sure of road condition but up the Tangiers' might be a good bet for a big spring bruin. Snow should be off there first...

[Cali]

Make the first one count, either will do the trick. Good luck!

[srupp]

hm in this case either..lean a bit to the 7mm personally but 06 has slightly better bulletts in Barnes..
steven

[revarchery]

30-06 great bear cartridge. No roads are opened here yet, another month.

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

where do you plan on hunting in 4-38 excatly ? . i dont know what you usually use for a rifle, but the bigger the better . the one your most comfortable with . dont try and over analyze bullets and guns just because its a grizzly . If it bleeds we can kill it . But having said that .. one shot stop power is what we need . the stalk and shot of the grizzly is no where as near as exciting as trying to figure out if its dead in the slide right at dark , alive and wounded and waiting for you . what are you going to do then ? walk in ? I prefer and would recommend a 7mm mag with 165 or 300 wsm 150 or 165 100 yards or less if you can . . i would not recommend 30 06 . , i know some people will and have used them , and thats fine . im not going to argue with there choices . i like the 30 06 too . but i would rather and so will you , have that hard impact power of the magnum . it makes a big hole !.doing a proper stalk with a big game rifle is what its all about . that one shot . laying it down . right there . nice and gentle .. you want to roll him over . not have him run for 500 yards in the slide or trees . having guided the 4-37 area for many years . i know the grizzly on that side . there a pretty brown and some are in fact Black . i have some nice photos i can email you . i hope you do well on your hunt and if there is anything i can do . or you need a partner , im only 2 hour drive away and would love to come along as your personal photographer ..dont hesitiate to contact me

[gutpile]

Hey Golden Top Sniper thanks for your offer I could use a partner, as I will be hunting by my self don't mind having company

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

PM .. Sounds great GutPile ..

[revarchery]

I personally don't like the 7mag over the 30-06. The difference is around 100ft-lbs of energy between the tsx 165 in the 7 and tsx 180 in the '06. 30-06 is a great bear gun. The 7mag is better for long range, in reality in Revelstoke there isn't much long range shooting. I spent 8 seasons guiding bears in 4-38,4-39 and many more hunting them personally. The shots are usually within 100yds. So the 100ft-lbs won't make any difference. (I shot mine at 30yds) Shoot the rifle you are more comfortable with. Don't be close enough that you can hit it, be close enough that you can't miss. It's usually pretty wet in May, moisture plays hell with some optics. Bring a great attitude, the Bears will be there you will have to be patient. Shoot the bear you want, you don't want to be kicking your own a$$ if you shoot a small bear. Be patient and it will happen its a great hunt, and the best time of the year.
Happy Hunting
PM for info if you like.

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

Hey gutpile . i have recvived your messages and have been replying to them . not sure what the problem is . if you need my number . i can get it you

[Foxton Gundogs]

I logged a lot of miles in G bear country with a Model 95 Winchester loaded up with 220 grain bullets. It accounted for a lot of B bears and even a few G bears not once did I feel under gunned

[Bugle M In]

how well do those TTSX fly??
I see a lot of mention on them, so it has caught my curiosity.
I have an old Husky that shoots awesome with the right ammo, but awful with others (I think it is more to do with the powder)

As for gun, which ever you feel more comfortable with in your hands, and feel is more accurate.

[180grainer]

30.06, 180 TTSX or 200 grain Swift-A-Frame. Make your shot close. Within a 100 yards both for accuracy sake and bullet performance.

[REMINGTON JIM]

I got a draw in the region 4-38 , now my question is I have two guns a 7mm and 06 which cal should I use ?

7 mm WHAT ? 7 mm TCU - 7 x57 - 7 x 61 - 7 mm Rem mag - 7mm RUM - or ? RJ

[sillybear]

I agree, either would do. Whatever you are most comfortable with. I have killed 2 with the 7mm.
one with hornady 162 gr. btsp, one with 175gr. nos. partition. Both one shot kills. I also agree get as close as possible.
Bullet placement is every thing!!