Going heavier ammo

[Henry1911]

Seeing a bit more bear sign than I’m comfortable with near camp made me reconsider my setup. The gun shoots just fine, but I’d hate to wish I had something bigger if things got dicey. What do y'all carry when you’re in bear territory? Is 250gr enough?

 

[Ranyoww_]

When it comes to the 250gr question, it really depends on your gun. If you're using a .45-70 or something similar, a 250gr hard cast bullet at a good velocity will handle black bears just fine. But in grizzly territory, most folks I know opt for 300-400gr hard cast loads to ensure better penetration and sectional density. Those heavier bullets tend to cut through heavy bone and muscle more effectively.