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I got a draw for Grizzly,will take two rifles but what to take??
From this list what would you take and what bullets would you use.
Remington 700 458
Remington 700 375 H&H
Remington 700 338
Remington 700 300
Remington 700 264
Remington 700 338-06
There are others but might be to small.
Gord.
 
In my zero experience with grizz I would take:
1) .338 with 225gr TTSX as well
2) .375 with 260gr accubond
 
From your list, i would go with the .338 Win with 225 or 250gr Triple Shocks or similar quality bullet. The .375 H&H would also do nicely with a 260gr or heavier bullet. The key with grizzly is to have a bullet with a tough jacket for good penetration and a large would channel. I would not deliberately go with any of the .30 cal or smaller rifles. i know grizzlies have been killed with .30 cal bullets but a lot have been wounded too. You want a griz to go down and stay there. The more muzzle energy the better with the big cranky bears. Good luck.
 
Coastal or mountain?

If you are in the mountains and are scoping out slides I wouldn't hesitate to use the 300. The 375 would be a nice backup.

If I were walking coastal tideflats and creeks I would prefer the 375 and might bring the 458 in case you pooch the first shot. A pi$$ed off bear in the willow or alder thickets absolutely sucks.

If you can't shoot these rifles to perfection bring a 30-06.
Not near as much in the way of scratch prevention, but that provides more motivation to make a good shot.

If you can afford to time to pass don't shoot the first bear you see, but study for trophy quality and shot placement it carefully.
He will be 1/2 the size you think he is!
 
240gord said:
That is what I have, just about all Remington's.A few of them I had Guntec(Dennis) build for me.I do have a Winchester but I do not think a 30-30 will do it.
Gord.
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I was going to suggest taking a Winchester model 70 'Super Express', but then I remembered, you traded it to me:p. I couldn't resist that;). I still have it.

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And it shoots well, as witnessed by Heimo.

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Good luck on your hunt and perhaps we'll see you at the show in Naniamo on the 21st??
 
Johnn Peterson said:
I was going to suggest taking a Winchester model 70 'Super Express', but then I remembered, you traded it to me:p. I couldn't resist that;). I still have it.

Model70Winchester458WM.jpg


And it shoots well, as witnessed by Heimo.

458WMtestresults.jpg


Good luck on your hunt and perhaps we'll see you at the show in Naniamo on the 21st??
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I have the twin in 375 H&H I was thinking of selling. I would take the 338-06 loaded with 210gr Barnes tsx.
 
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MY vote would be 375 h&h, with a 260gr. or 300gr. nos PT, and the back up rifle the .338 win mag. The reason I would prefer the Parts over a tsx, is it will open up and expand at closer ranges, a grizz at 30-50 yrds, the tsx will punch right thru and hardly open up. My experience with the tsx is it's at it's best 200yrds + before it shows an advantage over cup&core lead bullets. IMO.
 
X-fan said:
Coastal or mountain?

If you are in the mountains and are scoping out slides I wouldn't hesitate to use the 300. The 375 would be a nice backup.

If I were walking coastal tideflats and creeks I would prefer the 375 and might bring the 458 in case you pooch the first shot.
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Interior grizzly are not that large and shots do tend to be further rather than closer. A 300 with a good 180 or 200 grain bullet will work well.
 
honkerhitter said:
MY vote would be 375 h&h, with a 260gr. or 300gr. nos PT, and the back up rifle the .338 win mag. The reason I would prefer the Parts over a tsx, is it will open up and expand at closer ranges, a grizz at 30-50 yrds, the tsx will punch right thru and hardly open up. My experience with the tsx is it's at it's best 200yrds + before it shows an advantage over cup&core lead bullets. IMO.
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My pick woudl be the 375H&H
 
Well one bear certainly doesn't qualify as huge amounts of experience but.....I used my .375 h&h with 270gr barnes tsx. I don't own a .458 win mag but that would be my next choice. I have heard it said that when one has to go into a tight spot for a dangerous animal you can never carry too much gun. Hunting is hunting and animals don't always drop in theirtracks even when well hit. Other than the .264 I don't think anything on your list would be bad. Good luck and please for us unlucky souls post pics when you are done!
 
Take the .375 with 270 grain TSX, or even better 270 or 300 grain A-frames. I'll throw in the disclaimer that I've never shot a grizzly, but there isn't an animal in the world short of elephant that I wouldn't shoot with that combo.
 
My vote goes into 338-06. I would rather carry 5 cartridges in magazine than 3 magnums when hunting grizzly. ( 35 Whelen would be the best ) Also lower recoiling round will allow you to get back on target faster in case of multi shots are needed and lighter caliber usualy are shot more accurately. Use heavy for caliber premium bullet and try the first shot to count, also trustworthy buddy to back you up is an excelent idea. Good luck.
 
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