This is how to take record-book grizzly!

35 Whelen · Feb 26, 2016

In the Masonic Lodge they have a saying that goes something like this
Knowledge; is the secret of the unscholared mind,
Music; is the secret of the mute , And free masonary will forever remain the secret of the unattended... 8)
So; Is it possible that the " .348 Club" is also a secret society that is made of elite shooters that have found the "secret perfect caliber" and are harboring it from the rest of us? I have noticed in the past that Model 71 owners usually play their cards very close to their chests.......... Cheyenne :?

Guy Miner · Feb 26, 2016

DrMike":1sqo9s1y said:
Close up with a grizzly, I do want something that delivers the most energy possible, coupled to a bullet that maintains integrity when pushed to the limits.

So, the .204 Ruger is probably not high on your list for bear cartridges either Mike? :grin:

Cheyenne appears to be well armed...

Somebody was asking earlier if I was bear hunting with my .22 Savage Hi-Power... Ummmm NO! Even if it is a classic lever action rifle!

Guy

Thebear_78 · Feb 26, 2016

I came pretty close to shooting one in the middle of winter several years ago with my T/C encore in 22-250. If it had been loaded with a tougher bullet I might just have tried it. I didn't think that the 45gr HP would make it into the vitals. Watched him about 125 yards above me on a hillside the second week of February. All I had was 22lr, 22-250, and my 3" 44mag.

If I had been loaded with a Barnes TSX or even one of the nosler 64gr BSB. I would have been sorely tempted. There was no losing him with the snow cover and I could have zipped a few into his ribs if need be.

I know an old guy who lives up north that has killed 3 polar bears with his 22-250 shooting Rem green box 55gr SP ammo!

Since that time I always make sure to have at least one big gun in the group just in case. I also swapped the 10/22 out for a 22lr pistol so my ruger 77/44 rides in the front rack. I would have had no issues shooting that bear with that little 44mag in those conditions.

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DrMike · Feb 26, 2016

Guy Miner":2uousd8q said:
DrMike":2uousd8q said:

Close up with a grizzly, I do want something that delivers the most energy possible, coupled to a bullet that maintains integrity when pushed to the limits.

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So, the .204 Ruger is probably not high on your list for bear cartridges either Mike? :grin:

Cheyenne appears to be well armed...

Somebody was asking earlier if I was bear hunting with my .22 Savage Hi-Power... Ummmm NO! Even if it is a classic lever action rifle!

Guy

Yeah, I'd pass on the .204 when going for a grizzly. On the other hand, it is better than a stick in the eye in an emergency. :mrgreen:

35 Whelen · Feb 26, 2016

I guess I would try a 204 on a bear................... as long as I had Cheyenne right there to back me up with that .348!

nvbroncrider · Feb 28, 2016

DrMike":vsy4ywga said:
The story makes the round here in BC of "the 13th bear." A native took 12 grizzlies with a single-shot 22, shooting each bear in the ear. The 13th bear killed him. The 22 will penetrate the fontanelle regions of the skull. A small deviation invites an angry bear with a headache taking out his irritation on the individual who brought on the headache.

Been there done that. Had to put down an old sick cow once shot her right behind the ear as I've done many times before. She dropped at the shot. So I went put the rifle up started the tractor and drove back to her. She stood up shook her head and started running in circles. So went and retrieved the rifle and shot her again this time she didn't get up. When I put her in the hole I dug I looked her over the bullet holes were over half way overlapping. It doesn't take much to miss the spot. Since then I refuse to use a .22 they don't need to suffer.