which .358 bullet to use for MB black bear?

[kevin.303]

i'm going along with a few friends this year for spring bear,acting as a guide more then hunting, any reason to get out there after the winter. also thinkinh it may be my first chance to test my .358 Norma Magnum on something other then paper, question is which bullet to load?

 

[SuperCub]

250gr Speer.






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[medvedqc]

250 gr Nosler partition.

 

[Boomer]

I wouldn't use the PSPCL or the BT as the velocity from your Norma would likely result in the bullet acting explosively and might not give you optimal penetration, particularly if a big bone is hit. Either the TSX (my choice) or the Partition are suitable.

 

[Whelen B]

250 gr Nosler partition in the 358Norma.

 

[todbartell]

TSX or Nosler P

 

[Russ]

Be a man and use a bayonet






Russ...

 

[captonion]

Buy some bulk Rem cor-loct 250s,and load up.

 

[Chilly Willy]

You want holes in both sides of the bear to make tracking easier if need be...with that in mind I would suggest the Nosler Partion in the 250g

 

[Whelen B]

Buy some bulk Rem cor-loct 250s,and load up.

Nope - not available any more - just 200 grainers from Remington in 35cal core lokts. If I'm wrong tell me where I can buy some and I will.

 

[Glockster]

225 gr Nosler Accubond.

 

[Cinch]

Barnes or Partition - which ever groups better in your rifle.

 

[River Rat]

250 grain Speer,I have been using them in my 358 Norma for over 35 years with excellent results.I have shoot everything from goats to moose.They are cheap and they work.I have never had one break up yet.

 

[Why not?]

I second the motion for the 250 Speer spitzers. Same experience as River Rat.

They just plain work!

Ted

 

[280_ACKLEY]

+3 what River Rat and Why not? suggest...the 250gr Speer Hot Core is an absolute freight train in the 35's!