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fishwhisper
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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 08:47 pm

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I am thinking of using my 30-30 for hunting black bear this fall. Is this a bad choice? I shoot 170 grain bullets. My shots should be no more than 50 yards and most likely around 30. If 30-30 won't do what would be a good choice in ammunition for a 30-06; I have a single shot Rosse that is brand new and never been fired.

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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 10:25 pm

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I'd go with the 30-06 and use 220 round tipped bullets.Wait untill the bear is broad side and double lung him right behind the shoulder.

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Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 12:00 am

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I killed a nice black bear with a 30-30, 170 grain at 7 yards. I think it is a wonderful gun in that situation.

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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 04:14 pm

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I contacted remington, and they said at the ranges I stated that the 30-30 would do the job.

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