I have a friend who hunts bear in Alaska almost every year. He wants to take me, so I'm going to research rifles. I really like the Remington 700. My friend recommended 300 Weatherby but I'm wondering if 300 Win Mag would work ok. Or, would other calibers work too? He says that they now stalk bear for shots inside 200 yards, usually inside 150 yards, so what caliber do you guys think would work. The 700 XCR comes in:
7mm Rem Mag
7mm Rem Ultra Mag
30-06
300 WSM
300 Win Mag
300 Rem Ultra Mag
338 Rem Ultra Mag
338 Win Mag
375 H&H Mag
375 Rem Ultra Mag
I'd like to have this be a useful rifle for other types of hunting too, such as deer, elk, etc. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
7mm Rem Mag
7mm Rem Ultra Mag
30-06
300 WSM
300 Win Mag
300 Rem Ultra Mag
338 Rem Ultra Mag
338 Win Mag
375 H&H Mag
375 Rem Ultra Mag
I'd like to have this be a useful rifle for other types of hunting too, such as deer, elk, etc. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.