Years ago I had to shoot black bear on 2 different occasions.
Shot them both with .38 SPL. RNL. First one was 500+ lb. old male.
Second was about 300 lb. sow. Hit both right under their ear high neck.
Both went down and expired with one shot. My advice is to carry what
you can shoot the best. Accuracy is what counts.

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