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Old 08-27-2012, 04:05 PM   #8
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Default Re: Black Bear Hunting

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Originally Posted by Caneman View Post
^^^ cool!

I use the Barnes 85gr TSX copper bullet at 3100 fps, it is a devastating round...
I'm old with an old gun and old ammo. Remington Core lokt 32 Win spcl 170 gr 2200 fps at muzzle, a bit slower before it gets very far. So far no complaints. The 3 best roasts I ever ate came off a black bear, Elk and a Pronghorn.
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