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Boat hunting alaska brown bear with mossberg patriot bolt action 338 win mag. The outfitter uses 210 partitions federals load, i think while my guide uses the 250 grain partition in the federal load. The perfect alaska rifle must stop bear attacks in jungle tangles, yet shoot. With due credit to winchester, early factory ammunition was loaded very close to advertised velocities from the 25 original model 70 alaskan. I have used nosler 210 and 250 pt on elk, and they came down immegately, no questions asked. Jan 31, 20 its hard to make a bad choice with the middle 30s. It was a quartering on shot with the bullet striking mid front right shoulder. As that bullet and velocity has a great reputation on brown bear. He was not shooting standard off the shelf target ammunition nor was he shooting defensive. The maximum chamber pressure of this cartridge is 54,000 cup. Nov 01, 2000 when it was released to the public, the. The ultimate rifle cartridges for grizzly and brown bears outdoor. We have added an everymans safari rifle into the sako 85 product family. Nosler partition and have been using the 250 x since they first came out.

The great bears of north america are the largest land predators on earth. It will also come with one box of 225 grain core lokt ammo. Gorgeous looks and high performance make this rifle. That rifle, scope combo was imo the perfect brown bear rifle. The smallest rifle ive carried in brown bear country was a. This extends the caliber selection of the bear series to include 416 rigby, 450 rigby and 500 jeffrey. Cheap 338 winchester mag centerfire rifle ammo for sale. Rifle has a 22 barrel and a leupold vxr 412x50 mounted.

The only tradeoff is some additional noise discomfort for those adjacent to you. I am not saying 338 win mag is suitable for lion, what i would like to add is that the 338 win mag is my favorite caliber on the ocean or in the bush. Lots of choices in factory ammo but even more if you hand load. This ammunition is ideal for large game such as elk, moose, and brown bear. The 3006 is perfect for 180 grain weights, and the 300 win is best with 190up 220 grain bullets. Sako 85 brown bear rifle jrsa534, 338 winchester magnum, 21 1.

But a brown bear that squares 8 or bigger and is shot at bow hunting range, 50 or less is a world class dangerous game trophy. Hunting alaska brown bear tyrants of the tundra winchester deadly. Sako 85 brown bear rifle jrsa534, 338 winchester magnum, 21. Brown bears 308 winchester ammo is perfect for honing your shooting skills at an affordable price with this rugged and reliable steel cased product. Below is the entry hole through ribs behind the right shoulder.

This ammunition features delayed controlled expansion, and deep penetration through. Leery of jump in recoil, but want the extra oomph for emergency situations with grizz. Big frontal and lots of hit and put the boots to em type shots. I would tend to think that for grizzly, a person would be better served above. I have not hunted the alaska brown bears with my 338 win mag, but i have used it on bison. But, i have used my 338 on bears, moose, and some others. Grizzly and brown bears are actually the same species, the distinction between the two being geographic rather than genetic. Apr 26, 2020 special features for this model include the brown laminate stock and black steel finish. Which firearm is most effective against an attacking bear. It was shot at a range of 273 meters and ran for 60 meters before dropping. The 33806 will kill big brown bear but the 35 whelan is a little better. I have been hunting moose and caribou for most of my life up here and i use a semi 308 cetme then a ar10 and now a scar 17s incase a bear and i cross paths while hunting.

Produced at the barnaul factory in russia, this nonreloadable steel cased product is noncorrosive and berdanprimed. Would a handgun be enough to kill an attacking grizzly bear. In addition to 338 winchester mag ammo, we also carry rifle ammunition, pistol ammo, and shotgun shells from top brands like. Anyhow, i purchased that riflecaliber because, in my research for a bearhunting rifle, i learned that a. Quite a number of times i watched a black tail deer get hit and a brown bear was on the deer before the hunter had chambered another round. I dont own a savage 116 but have a buddy that does and he loves it. If you have the extra room for the added horsepower, use it.

When most people think of grizzly cartridges, something on the order of a. The ultimate rifle cartridges for grizzly and brown bears. It is longer and heavier than the other bar models, but it also kicks less. The beretta sako 85 brown bear has a total length of 42 inches, which is 1. It takes a while to get used to this much recoil and many shooters wouldnt even care to try a 338 win mag. Bullet weights of 200, 250 and 300grains were initially offered for the. Basically the last major big game animal i want is a brown bear. A mixed bag, hunting and fishing adventure is still possible in the wilds of alaska. The bison did go down, but it did take a second hornady. Boat hunting alaska brown bear with mossberg patriot bolt action.

For black bear, you dont need a guide or for dlp grizzly or brown bear. Jan 27, 2012 338 win mag wiki this cartridge is able to push a 225 grain 14. I used a 225 hornady interlock and the bullet completely fragmented. Anyhow, i purchased that riflecaliber because, in my research for a bear hunting rifle, i learned that a. The 338 is a much flatter shooter and much better at longer distances. The outfitter and most of the guides used 338 win mag as their back up rifles, mostly with factory loads. Hunter tom claycomb will find out if his mossberg patriot boltaction in 338 winchester magnum is enough gun for a chunky boar grown fat on.

A great big bear taken at 100 or more yards is a trophy big game animal. The laminate stock has been redesigned to accommodate larger calibers, while the barrel profile has been redefined for the new calibers. May trade for an ar15 or a remington model 700 vtr in. Sep 27, 2009 the 338 is a much flatter shooter and much better at longer distances. This cartridge is powerful enough to easily handle the largest game animals in north america. Browning bar mk ii safari, making it a very powerful combination against charging dangerous game. This rifle is part of the bear series of sako 85 rifles, which are purpose built weapons for bear and bruise hunters. But heavy and dangerous game should be taken up close. If you, the hunter, need or want it, look no further than the. All are gas operated and substantially reduce the effective recoil of powerful bear cartridges, making it faster to get back on target. Shot through 500 rounds in my rifle with only one failure. It takes a while to get used to this much recoil and many shooters wouldnt even care to try a. If you are accustomed to the recoil of the 300 mag.

It is longer and heavier than the other bar models, but it. He had the tag and a bolt action 338 win mag with hot loads. Im sure the 3006 and 300winmag enthusiasts were dismayed by the arrival of the 338winmag. Jan 16, 2012 i am planning a brown bear hunt also and have decided to take my 338 378, basically it is a. I am planning a brown bear hunt also and have decided to take my 338378, basically it is a. Special features for this model include the brown laminate stock and black steel finish. This gun is in excellent condition with only 20 rounds fired through it. Many alaskans including myself have taken brown bear with the. Imo probably the most versatile caliber for north america big game. Find your perfect alaska rifle ron spomer outdoors.