44 mag for black bear

[Rooster52]

Just bought a Ruger 44 magnum carbine .I plan on hunting black bear over bait next year with it. I think it is plenty or black bear.

 

[fusileer]

Should be Ok provided its under 100 yds. My grandpa use one for years in Minn.
for Deer and Bear hunting. It always worked out for him...

 

[Gunner46]

I know of more than a couple of porky pigs that thought it was just a bit too much ! I'd stay away from the 180's (good deer load though) and stick with 240's or 300's.

 

[Rooster52]

I shoot both 240 grain HP and 240 grain Flat Point.Both shoot well in my gun. Just bought some MAGTECH 240grain sp to try.

 

[Gunner46]

Here is a little report on how different ammo wil make a huge difference. I went to the range today to check out my Ruger 96 44 mag and try a few different brands of ammo. Thus far I had only used UMC 180's for Fla pigs. They did just fine, but remember my shots were in the 15-25 yds range.

25yd 50 yd 100yd (all 3 shot groups)

UMC180 JSP 3" 7" Didn't even try

Blazer 240 JSP Completely missed 8 1/2 x 11 paper @ 25yds

Win 240 JSP 3/4" 1 3/4" 2 1/2"

Amazing results. I'm glad I tried all three before I went afield.

 

[Rooster52]

Thanks for posting. Interesting.