anglo-saxon
10-17-2009, 11:54 PM
Hunting near Vanderhoof with a buddy and our sons for two weeks. On Oct 9 he was out on the lake scouting the shore line with his boy. I got a late start for the evening hunt as my lad got a migraine. In the end I decided to let him rest and headed off in the truck for a spot of local grouse hunting instead. Less than two clicks from our camp I came around the corner in my truck and there's a black (well, chocolate) bear heading into the left bush line. By the time I'd reacted and braked, I was just past him. I opened my door, and stepped out with the rifle, chambering a round as I did so. As I brought up the gun, he walked another six feet or so into the bush, but I stll had clear sight of his vitals at about 20 feet. When I shot, he made it about 30m into the bush and plowed in. He was a heavy sucker, even after I'd gutted him. It took one of us on each leg to get him out of that deadfall. We figured around 275-300 pounds. Not a very big guy, but I was quite happy with him.
Anyway, I'll take him over grouse any day. It's black bear maple sausage for Sunday breakfast.
Data:
Gun: CZ 550 Full Stock (20.5" barrel) topped with a Nikon 2-7 Prostaff
Ammo: Sierra Pro Hunter 220 gr RN backed by 34 gr of H4895 out of Lapua Brass with CCI primers.
FYI, with this gun/load, I was able to get a sub MOA group of three rounds at 100m (not that it mattered at 20 feet!). I think I've found my bush gun!
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/orca_2008/CIMG0180.jpg
Cheers,
Anyway, I'll take him over grouse any day. It's black bear maple sausage for Sunday breakfast.
Data:
Gun: CZ 550 Full Stock (20.5" barrel) topped with a Nikon 2-7 Prostaff
Ammo: Sierra Pro Hunter 220 gr RN backed by 34 gr of H4895 out of Lapua Brass with CCI primers.
FYI, with this gun/load, I was able to get a sub MOA group of three rounds at 100m (not that it mattered at 20 feet!). I think I've found my bush gun!
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/orca_2008/CIMG0180.jpg
Cheers,