I use a cedar shaft/Zwicky ,don't go far at all ,RB is overkill !/EdI have a bear tag for Wisconsin this fall and wondering if anyone has shot bear with their roundballs. My only concern is them running off before I get a second shot, and that is very unlikely.
I have a bear tag for Wisconsin this fall and wondering if anyone has shot bear with their roundballs. My only concern is them running off before I get a second shot, and that is very unlikely.
Are you going to hunt over bait or use dogs? Over bait my longest shot on bear has been about 22 yards and in every instance the bear was stationary. Any of my bear could have been poked with a very well-placed round ball. Personally though, I'd never humor a round ball on a bear unless it's from at least a .54, maybe a .58 cal. .... you'll want some major-league umph.
I'm hoping for my MN bear this year. If I get the ticket I'll use the Optima pistol with some Barnes fodder. Good luck on your hunt!
A RB should do the job but for me a .54 430gr maxi ball is in order.
Does not matter if like me (your 145LBS ) recoil does not apply when your feet arn't touching the ground/EdThat 58 with a 500 gr. bullet would kick like my super light barreled 45-70 gov. and that is a lot of kick.
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