ML bear

[Snowshoe]

I have a MN bear tag. anybody have experience killing a bear with a .50 PBR?

 

[Flint311]

Yup, they don't like it! They go down rather easily if the PRB is put in the right place. I shot bear with 80 gr. of 2f and 3f. Pillow ticking PRB will surprise you and others in camp. Go and have a good time and trust the shot. Send an email and I'll try send a "black bear anatomy"/"shot placement" file.

 

[Blackfoot]

Not yet, Ive taken two bears with a bow and the next will be from either my flint .50 Blue Ridge OR if I get my .54 Lancaster flinter built it will be with that one.

I am sure the .50 will be plenty so trust your shooting and everything will be good.

What zone are you hunting in? I always hunt in zone 26 and we have good luck over the years.

 

[saber]

yes 6 down and dead with one ball 80grs 3f all good hits one made it 300 yards rest died with in 100 ft

 

[BillinOregon]

Can't wait for your report, Snowshoe. I hope to take the Kodiak .72 double out this fall for bear myself.

 

[necchi]

I'd recommend attending one of the seminars the DNR hosts,
The one I went to I asked whether my 54 would suffice, the Gentlemen's answer was;

"Perfect,my 1st was with a 45!" :wink:

That season, friend Riley got his 225 sow with his 50. Dropped on the spot, DRT, he aimed for the far shoulder and hit the mark, we pulled the ball from the broken far side shoulder bones.

 

[Snowshoe]

I'm hunting the no quota. we can take two I guess

 

[Snowshoe]

I've shot several bear, 2 with bow, one with Muzzle loader with a conicle. the rest with rifle. If you take out the heart they will go only a few feet, but they can go several hundred yards shot through both lungs, even with a large rifle. My main concern is a blood trail with the PBR.

 

[Snowshoe]

I would apreciate that.

 

[Flint311]

I tried to send a PM for your email addy. Send one to me for the file. Thanks!