This is just an awesome thread
I was just about to start something similar
Ive just recently started carrying a 66-1,2 1/2
And was looking for an all around load for it
I too am in NC....western mountains...where we see bear quite regularly
never an issue yet
I carry daily everywhere I go
And Yes...I do hike the woods quite a bit
I guess Im more concerned about the human stopping power more that anything else
Im looking at 158 gr flat nose jacketed soft point
Thoughts on this pick??