The best Black bear gun and caliber

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Fri, 2006-03-03 11:08

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Tommy

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Location: Na Hamsha

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The best Black bear gun and caliber

I use a 30-06 ....180gr roundnose in an 03-a3 bolt action.
they don't go more than 50 feet with a good chest shot.

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