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I had heard, not supported, that a good number of natives in Alaska carry 243s. I love my 243 browning but I am not so sure I would take it with me into bear country.

11 posted on 06/20/2018 5:52:00 AM PDT by Mouton (We have met the enemy and it is us if we believe what we hear.)

I had heard, not supported, that a good number of natives in Alaska carry 243s. I love my 243 browning but I am not so sure I would take it with me into bear country.

I was recently watching a documentary about a survivor of a polar bear mauling returning to the site of the attack. The Canadian government requires armed guides to accompany visitors in this area. The video showed the guide loading the rifle: a .243 Winchester. I was astounded. Personally, I'd want a mid-.30 caliber magnum (probably a .358 Norma or a .338 Lapua as the Scandinavians apparently know how to deal with big bears) or a .45-70 with high-pressure bear loads.

33 posted on 06/20/2018 7:59:34 AM PDT by CommerceComet (Hillary: A unique blend of arrogance, incompetence, and corruption.)

My 25-06 Remington is a fine load for open range antelope and deer. But I would feel much more comfortable in Alaska heavy cover if my guide was "loaded for bear".

None of us were there but I'm glad it worked out for these folks.

40 posted on 06/20/2018 10:05:20 AM PDT by Sa-teef

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