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Nick1G
10-12-2015, 05:14 PM
Shooting a 30-06, is 165 grain enough or should I go higher?
IslandBC
10-12-2015, 05:26 PM
That's All I've shot mine with. Good luck
tuner
10-12-2015, 05:27 PM
You're fine for black bear, might want to get at least 180gr. for grizzly bear, just for added assurance.
fearnodeer
10-12-2015, 05:35 PM
Your good with that grain by all means, just take your time and get a well place shot and your god as gold.
scotty30-06
10-12-2015, 05:42 PM
Is 180 30-06 to heavy for black bear and blacktails?
notyalc
10-12-2015, 05:59 PM
I've taken two bears with .308 165g TSX. They didn't make it more then 10 yards away.
Fella
10-12-2015, 06:22 PM
Shooting a 30-06, is 165 grain enough or should I go higher?
You'll be fine, just aim for the shoulder to keep him from running too far. Bears are tough SOB's and no matter how well you tag em, there's a good chance they'll get up and run.
Fella
10-12-2015, 06:24 PM
Is 180 30-06 (tel:180 30-06) to heavy for black bear and blacktails?
180 is for sure good for bear, and some guys swear by them for blacktail. I'm not an expert on ballistics but I've been told the slower bullet leaves less damage but some of the more experienced guys can correct me if I'm wrong.