razor
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Post by razor on Jul 15, 2011 9:25:31 GMT -5
Does anyone hunt with theses? Are they big enough for black bears? I have a bear getting into my cow feed. I drop a nice 8 point whitetail with my FA97, but the deer was just 20yds away. I was using 170 grain sierras and 18.8 #9. I thank next time I will use 210XTP's or a good LBT style cast bullet.
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erich
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Post by erich on Jul 15, 2011 9:36:26 GMT -5
They sure are big enough for black bears. I'd go heavier than 170, tho.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jul 15, 2011 10:00:30 GMT -5
Never taken bear with a 41 but if I did, I'd probably opt for something a little heavier. Maybe a 265 grain WFN. Not saying you can't drop then with 210s, but big hardcast slugs are tough to beat. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by bigmuddy on Jul 15, 2011 11:25:46 GMT -5
Wayne Boscowitz of Foggy Mountain Guide Service has used a 41 mag for years on black bears. I believe his load is the Remington 210 gr. JSP. He has killed "a pile of bears" with his.
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Aggie01
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Post by Aggie01 on Jul 15, 2011 17:37:28 GMT -5
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Post by Frank V on Jul 16, 2011 15:16:16 GMT -5
I have hunted with the .41 Mag, the 170 Sierra is great for Deer that's the bullet I use for Deer too. The .41 is heavy enough for Black Bear, but I don't think the 170gr Sierra is. I would use a good hard cast220gr SWC or a 220gr jacked soft point, not hollow point, you don't want too much expansion & not enough penetration. Good luck, you'll do fine with your .41Mag. just use a heavier bullet.
Frank
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