FireInCairo
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Is this round capable of taking out a bear? Would you use FMJ? Hollowpoint? Would it require multiple shots?
Really though, for bear protection at camp I think it would be better than most pistols, but for hunting bear I would choose something with more range and more mass.
I have never done it, but I believe there is a distinct advantage in shooting one with a bow in that he doesn't hear it, and therefore doesn't know where his aggressor is?Depends. Lots of black bear are shot over bait barrels at bow range.
Is this round capable of taking out a bear?
A shot behind the head and skull will definitely put them down.
NO! Not heavy enough a bullet to kill it instantly.
If you are that close, you are already dead.
Most bear hunting is done from a tree stand and over a bait setup, after shooting them the hunter will wait about 30 min to let the bullet or arrow take effect and kill the animal. Even wounded the animal is still quite dangerous. It will take some time for them to bleed out.
Jim