Grizzly Rifle

Agree, Your 30-06 is more than capable. Bullet placement is 100% more important than the size of your lead. But, you should go out and purchase another gun anyways. Just buy one that you would use on more than one hunt.

I agree. Minimum 30-06, words from an Alaskan bushman. Personally i'd stay clear with big bore single shots.

And yes, I live in grizzly country!
 
I always wanted a 338-06 or a AI version of it.Not sure if any of the manufactures build it thow.
I have read a lot of Alaska griz hunters use it.
 
Knowing you can shoot a rifle properly before embarking on a hunt should go without saying... but if not, any .30 cal Magnum through .375 cal that you CAN shot well and ARE comfortable with, using a quality bullet, will get the job done... so would your .30/06, but you are looking for an excuse to buy a new rifle.
 
There is a difference in performance between 30-06 and a 300 magnum. Since Grizzlies are the alpha predator and potentially dangerous, my advice would be 300 magnum and up. Smaller magnums would be more.manageable and easier to resell if it's a one off hunt.

Good rifle, the.OP can shoot comfortably, either with handloads or premium factory. Realize that ammo is the cheapest part of your hunt, so practice. Go get your Bear. I wonder what it costs to do a Grizzly rug?
 
In B.C. we have a 175 gr. or LARGER and 2000 ft. lbs. at 100 yds or MORE minimum for Bison
Why would you have any less for a animal that can do you a lot of harm????
 
This past fall a friend of mine ended a black bear hunt with one well placed shot from inside 50 yds from a .300wsm.

I had opted to carry my .308 over my 300wm. I can shoot both well, but the .308 is my "comfort gun" and is most frequently carried.

When we saw the size of this particular bear and considered the close proximity, we were careful to ensure that both shooters had him in the crosshairs and let the magnum do the work.

I could have taken him with the .308, but in the moment a little extra seemed prudent.

A hunting partner, in my view, is perhaps the MOST important consideration.

If it were me going on a grizzly hunt: .30 magnum and backup.

Good luck!
 
Sorry folks been working could not get on here for a while. As for all the points and details I would like something with a floor plate, a 20 inch barrel would be ideal because I do all my hunting on foot, usually if I have the time ( I have 10 days for this trip) I will hike 5-10k set up my camp and then spend the following days hiking out from there I can comfortably hike 20k a day with about 55lbs of gear. At this point I will be going alone but that,s not uncommon for me, but my brother in law who dos not hunt but has backpacked with me quit a bit might come just for the adventure. Recoil dos not bother me so not much of a concern and although I don,t own any medium or large bores I have shot quite a few. The main emphasis on bullet placement I totally agree with as I am always OK with letting a disagreeable shot walk away. With all that said I am going to buy a Ruger 77 in 375ruger I was at a gun store about two weeks ago and they had one if its still there I will grab it tomorrow or Mon, if not its to the Internet. Will keep everyone posted Thanks
 
Sorry folks been working could not get on here for a while. As for all the points and details I would like something with a floor plate, a 20 inch barrel would be ideal because I do all my hunting on foot, usually if I have the time ( I have 10 days for this trip) I will hike 5-10k set up my camp and then spend the following days hiking out from there I can comfortably hike 20k a day with about 55lbs of gear. At this point I will be going alone but that,s not uncommon for me, but my brother in law who dos not hunt but has backpacked with me quit a bit might come just for the adventure. Recoil dos not bother me so not much of a concern and although I don,t own any medium or large bores I have shot quite a few. The main emphasis on bullet placement I totally agree with as I am always OK with letting a disagreeable shot walk away. With all that said I am going to buy a Ruger 77 in 375ruger I was at a gun store about two weeks ago and they had one if its still there I will grab it tomorrow or Mon, if not its to the Internet. Will keep everyone posted Thanks

I think you will be happy with your rifle. Looking at your logistics your a brave man..... being 30K out and looking at bringing back head/hide plus meat, even between 2 of you....
 
In B.C. we have a 175 gr. or LARGER and 2000 ft. lbs. at 100 yds or MORE minimum for Bison
Why would you have any less for a animal that can do you a lot of harm????

One of the finer points in the BC reg's, p.16 -

7. ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with
a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules
(2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m.


http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/hunting/regulations/2016-2018/hunting-trapping-synopsis-2016-2018.pdf


Some tense situations -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8R9fwsEA6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mj9A7HXJa0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJqdDVtmTfQ
 
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Sorry folks been working could not get on here for a while. As for all the points and details I would like something with a floor plate, a 20 inch barrel would be ideal because I do all my hunting on foot, usually if I have the time ( I have 10 days for this trip) I will hike 5-10k set up my camp and then spend the following days hiking out from there I can comfortably hike 20k a day with about 55lbs of gear. At this point I will be going alone but that,s not uncommon for me, but my brother in law who dos not hunt but has backpacked with me quit a bit might come just for the adventure. Recoil dos not bother me so not much of a concern and although I don,t own any medium or large bores I have shot quite a few. The main emphasis on bullet placement I totally agree with as I am always OK with letting a disagreeable shot walk away. With all that said I am going to buy a Ruger 77 in 375ruger I was at a gun store about two weeks ago and they had one if its still there I will grab it tomorrow or Mon, if not its to the Internet. Will keep everyone posted Thanks

I love mine (stainless/laminate/23" barrel) and you'll love yours if it's still available. Functional and practical. The one thing is that the bolt handle should have been straightened for heavier chamberings. Contact can push skin on the index finger :/
 
So went down to the gun shop today and didn't buy what I thought I was going to but real close. Turns out they had a 2008 m77 Alaskan black in 375 ruger on consignment so I picked it up for 800 bucks and the guy who consigned it also threw in a new box of brass, couldn't be happier. Thanks again to everyone.

Sorry the photos pretty bad not my strong suit.
 
So went down to the gun shop today and didn't buy what I thought I was going to but real close. Turns out they had a 2008 m77 Alaskan black in 375 ruger on consignment so I picked it up for 800 bucks and the guy who consigned it also threw in a new box of brass, couldn't be happier. Thanks again to everyone.

Sorry the photos pretty bad not my strong suit.

That'll work. Nosler .375/260 gr Accubonds are top performers in the Ruger, my second choice would be Barnes 270 gr TSXs. For practice, I'd load up some 270 gr Interlocks, they're about the least expensive .375 bullet you'll find. You've got time before the season opens to get some practice time in, but don't overlook close range practice. A fast, accelerating, irregularly moving, inbound target is a difficult problem to solve. The tendency is to shoot behind it, and drills intended to replicate the challenge, are good for developing the necessary muscle memory for effectively running the gun at the shoulder.
 
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