2022 Bear Guns

[Mattval]

So season starts September! Not to early to plan. What rifles are we using?

Ruger American Compact-7MM-08
Or I may buy the
Henry Lever Action X in 30-30 before Sep.

 

[Timberjack86]

I'll be hunting in TN this year, our gun season starts first weekend in October. I'll be carrying my Mossberg Patriot in 308 Winchester

 

[ILbowhntr]

Hunting with my bow this year in Canada.
Waiting on some 166g Shock Hammers to work up a new load for my Remington 673 in 300 saum. It’s a tack driver with 168 TSX, but I like the larger hollow point.
Can’t leave a good thing alone.

 

[Buckman18]

45-70 like always.

 

[splatek]

For guns, I thought about getting a new rifle for this season, because I’m using a budget savage 30-06. But it’s done the job so I’m sticking with it.

 

[whitetailfreak]

I switch it up but my go to is my Remington Model 7 7mm-08. Light, handy and potent.

 

[35 Whelen]

Usually always carry this one, Remington Model 700 Classic in 35 Whelen with Leupold Vari-XIII, 2.5-8. May get something lighter this year, the older I get the steeper these mountains get.

 

[KentuckyHeadhunter]

Probaly will tote my trusty JM stamped Marlin XL7 in 30-06. Like @splatek said it just always gets the job done.
I also have 1968 Marlin 336 in 30-30 with iron sights that would be a good bear gun.
My 45-70 is a single shot so probably not ideal(?)

 

[chrislibby88]

Same ole faithful. Very lightweight Remington model 7 threaded. Trijicon accupoint 1-6, silencers Omega 30, all coming together to put 168gr sierra gameking in the right spot.

 

[ddd-shooter]

Mathews bow.
515 grain arrow tipped with a spitfire.
Goes through like a hot knife through butter

 

[Robust Redhorse]

I'll be sticking with my trusty Remington Model 700 BLD, stainless, .30/06 with a 3.5-10x50mm.

 

[deadend]

The same 338 I take 90% of the time.

 

[WoodlandScout82]

Still gonna be up there with either the M1A or the Super Blackhawk Hunter on the firearm hunts. I'm buying a new crossbow in a few weeks so it'll be my tool of choice for most of the season. I let a lot of small bears walk with the handgun last year.

 

[mwood1985]

Either my Mauser in 8mm or my 6.5x55

 

[Mattval]

Hunting with my bow this year in Canada.
Waiting on some 166g Shock Hammers to work up a new load for my Remington 673 in 300 saum. It’s a tack driver with 168 TSX, but I like the larger hollow point.
Can’t leave a good thing alone.

300 saum? Wow blast from the past!

 

[Mattval]

For guns, I thought about getting a new rifle for this season, because I’m using a budget savage 30-06. But it’s done the job so I’m sticking with it.

Sir I think I speak for the forum when I grant you permission to get that new rifle!

 

[Mattval]

Usually always carry this one, Remington Model 700 Classic in 35 Whelen with Leupold Vari-XIII, 2.5-8. May get something lighter this year, the older I get the steeper these mountains get.View attachment 1152251

I want a 35 Whelen real bad.

 

[NCHillbilly]

For guns, I thought about getting a new rifle for this season, because I’m using a budget savage 30-06. But it’s done the job so I’m sticking with it.

Those budget Savage .30-06s are one of the best all-around rifles ever made, IMO.

 

[chrislibby88]

Those budget Savage .30-06s are one of the best all-around rifles ever made, IMO.

Yea, probably the most bang for the buck you’re gonna get. They’re on the lighter side too.

 

[splatek]

Those budget Savage .30-06s are one of the best all-around rifles ever made, IMO.

Yea, probably the most bang for the buck you’re gonna get. They’re on the lighter side too.

Did the job this season. I’m not all that familiar with guns but practiced in the off season. I just figured at my beginner level it’s way more about the shooter than the firearm.