I'd have to go with a CZ 550 FS with the full Manlicher stock in 9.3x62mm. With an LPVO by Trijicon. Keep in mind that 9.3x62mm is the minimum for dangerous game in a few African countries. The recoil is a little more than a 7mm Rem mag. They are handy in close quarters. Fairly light and easy to shoot.
Being a 66 year old Male when I bought some property in Alaska I bought the Marlin stainless 45-70 Alaskan Guide Gun and the Ruger 77 in the 338 Winchester Mag.
Yes! I just bought a Ruger Guide Gun in .338 Win Mag. Mounted a 1-6x24 on it. It will be a great North Idaho bear gun and thick timber elk gun too. The express sights are fantastic too.
For the guy walking with his family and not all around hunting I’d go with a lever action 45-70 in bear country. For an all around African and Alaskan hunting rifle I put my Ruger Guide Gun in .375 Ruger in a McMillan stock. With a little Gunsmithing they are great rifles and they come in a left handed version too! I just wish they offered the left handed version in .416 Ruger.
My dad gave me a ruger guide gun in 30-06 as my graduation gift. It’s been a fantastic rifle to carry through the thick boreal forest here in Alberta. It’s a tad heavy but as far as I’m concerned that’ll just build me some character😎
Years ago...our Federal Govt did an extensive study for the U.S. Forest Service...they tested several rifles and calibers...for charging large bears for the Forest Rangers to protect themselves at very short distance. Their pick was the 375 H&H. They specially ordered Model 70's in 20" barrels...(I would love to find one!) Surprise...Their #2 was the 30-06 with 220 grain.
I've got 4 rifles that are great bear guns. 1 is a Savage 116 Bear hunter in .338 win mag 2 is a custom-built on a Husqvarna Crown grade action338-06 Ackley improved 3 is a custom built CZ VZ 24 model 98 action in .358 winchester 4 is a CVA Scout in .444 marlin. Every one of these rifles has taken big black bears for me and the .358 Winchester has stopped a 9 ft. Grizzly that charged me. I'd tackle anything in North America with any of those calibers and have.
My guide gun in 30-06 stock cracked in the tang. Sent back to ruger and requested the stock on the Alaskan stock instead. They sent it back and honored my request. So I have an Alaskan guide gun now lol. Love the rifle but it is heavy.
I own one in 30-06, I ain’t no hunter but boy do I enjoy plinking with it up to 100 yards, I don’t have a scope mounted, I love using the express sights!! Great review man, thank you for shining some light on this gorgeous rifle!
Great review. I have this rifle in 375 Ruger with a 1.5-4 fire dot reticle Leupold MK3 HD. Great option here in Alaska for brown bear and moose. It’s my go to rifle.
Thank you for a great post! Back in the 1970s, the USFWS released a research study for guns for bear country after testing in Alaska. They said that based upon their experience with guns available at the time, the 375 H&H was the best choice. We have far more efficient cartridges these days, of course, and your show highlights the advances since then. Good hunting, sir! PS I work for a firearms retailer and sell a lot of Glock 10mm pistols to people who work in bear country. I am new to your channel, but if possible, please do a feature on handguns for bear country as well. Thank you!
I'll do my best to do that! I did do a video with Ron Spomer about 1.5 years ago on his channel... Check it out under the Joseph von Benedikt playlist!
My bear gun is a single barrel 12 ga. With #4 buck as my first round. 2nd round is also #4 buck. 3rd round is also a #4 buck. Alaskan Inuit tribe, everyone uses 12 ga. as well. Anyone who knows anything about hunting knows 12 ga. is cheap to own and kills anything. Also, not many people like big heavy rifles that cost an arm and leg. The 30-30 is probably the #1 rifle of 90% of Inuit's and other tribes. And don't bother telling me it isn't enough gun. The polar bears were eating the Eskimo's and their dogs. The U.S. Gov't knew how important Guides were. During the wars. So, they gave all the Eskimo's 30-30 lever action rifles. The Eskimo's went to eating all the Polar bears and seals and Walruses. A Walrus averages around 4000 lb. Moose and caribou and anything else falls to the 30-30. Inuit's don't seem to need 416 or 375 H@H or 375 rifles. Between the 30-30's and shotguns they make out just fine. And they eat good too.
Great gun, great cartridge. Buddy had one with a hogue stock and i shoI it well. I prefer the FTW version. I own a .338-.378 Weatherby too that is really nice, but burns a lot of powder. The .375 ruger is a great do all cartridge. Might not be as good at long range, but I quit hunting like that a long time ago. Fair chase and ethical is what I do now. Long range is for targets.
Very nice rifle if you need and can afford a $2000 rifle. We have big bears in Northern BC. I am confident in my $500 Husqvarna 9.3x62 with 286gr partitions. Open sights and Luepold 1-4 x20 pig plex.
I found the Hawkeye rifles I've owned to be very sensitive to binding the bolt when running hard. My Ruger M77 first version always ran very smooth. That would be my main concern with that rifle as a bear defense rifle. I currently am testing a Sauer 100 in 9.3x62, smooth and fast bolt and good geometry and 5 round mag.
Just picked up this exact gun a few months ago. Glad to hear that my reseach and instinct is backed by one of the Pros. Can't wait to see how well the 375 ruger does on game.
I haven't had trouble with accuracy on a controlled feed as long as the lugs make good contact. If they dont a quick lapping of the lugs fixes that and they shoot good.
375 and 416 Ruger may be Hornady's greatest collaboration with a gun maker yet. Unfortunately, trying to find ammo or reloading components for them is a painful, even futile, exercise. I have an easier time finding brass for my 404 Jeff than I do for 416 Ruger.
I have this rifle in .300 rcm, it handles and points nice. I wish the cartridge was more popular. No matter, I bought several cases of various Hornady ammunition. The rifle shoots the heavy bullets a bit better. Thanks for the video!!
Thank you for this video. Based on this and an earlier one you did with Ron Spomer on the .35 Whelen, I did some shopping and ordered the Hawkeye African model in .35 Whelen. I was originally looking for a Ruger No. 1 in .35 Whelen, but those are out of production and hard to come by. Ballistically, this is a good fit for my style of elk hunting since I don't take shots beyond about 250 yards and don't need the extra range nor the recoil of my .338 Win. Mag. Hopefully, it will like 225 gr. Swift A-Frame handloads.
I’ve got a few I can choose from: 338 Win Mag, 340 Wby Mag, 338-378 Wby Mag, 416 Wby Mag. Some of these are not intended for bear, though. The stout compact package of the Ruger Guide Gun in 375 Ruger and 416 Ruger are interesting, though. Easier handling in thick stuff without giving up classic ballistics. I mention the above cartridges with Alaskan Brown bear in mind. None of the above are needed for black bear, of course.
I bought warne scope mounts and they are awesome. Might try the QD version next time around. I also love the green mountain laminate stock, it's really beautiful in person.
I have one in '06. Put a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10 on it. With my handloads it is 3/4" 100y shooter. Open sights are great if you want to slip the scope off. Hardly any recoil do to the break. Kinda heavy but just a super choice for all around hunting.
@@scottterry1659 awesome. I have a G33/40 carbine in 8 x 57 and a Sako Finbear in 3006AI. The latter in particular is an awesome long range cartridge.
The only rifle ever designed specifically for big bears (with input from Alaska bear guides) was the Remington 600 in .350 Rem Man. That's a short magnum driving a 250 grain slug at 2600 fps out of a 20 inch barrel, or a 200 grain slug at 3000 fps. You can still have one made on the Model 7 short action by the custom shop (the original 600s in .350 are scarce). I had one made in my Kodiak days on the Model 7 action and my son now hunts with it. You don't want a long barrel or even a long action when following up a wounded bear in the thick stuff they run into when hit. With the 250 grain slug you've got about 3700 ft lbs of energy. Mine (my son's now) has iron sights and a detachable scope for fast target acquisition if you must get into that alder thicket for a wounded brownie.
Have the older non-braked lefty versions in 375Ruger and 338win. Also have the lefty walnut stocked 338RCM and its the most amazing rifle package I have with its compact size, iron sights, and real performance in that small package. It carries like a wand compared to the 375Ruger guide gun.
My bear rifle is my Ruger American Predator chambered in 358 Winchester! We do not have grizzly bear in my neck of the woods.. thank goodness! My number two is my CVA Scout 35 Whelen! If I felt the need for something bigger.. it probably would be this exact firearm ❤ I've been looking at this particular rifle for a few years.. however.. I'd take the 30-06 version and not look back 😊
I have never tried the 375 Ruger.The one thing that they had a field test of was how much bullet renti9n there was with a bear cartridge .The 338,300 win mag,300 Weatherby mag all had between 30 to 35 percent bullet retention,the 45-70 had 90 percent bullet retention.The test was done by Rick Jaimesonin Shooting times.He used all the practical calibers and the 45-70 beat every single caliber by a wide margin.S9 there should be nothing wrong with a Marlin or Henry in a lever action with a 1-6x36,or by 40 mm if you can find one in a Zeiss or Leica. I am interested in what bullet retention weight a .375 Ruger has,I know the 338 is around 35 percent.
I picked up the "Alaskan" version of this rifle a few months ago (Hogue stock vs laminate). My DG rifle for Africa is a CZ550 (416 Rigby) and I have taken a number of animals with it. I thought I'd try something shorter and more weather resistant for bear. I settled on the Ruger for many of the same reasons you addressed here (thanks for another entertaining video). However, I feel I should point out that (at least in my own case) I was supremely disappointed with the back up iron sights (BUIS). Mine were almost 5 inches off at 25 yards (low left). That's somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 MOA and clearly unacceptable, and they're not adjustable (vertically) and hard to adjust for windage. With LPVO I'm seeing about an inch and a half at 100, so GTG with scope. Just don't buy one thinking you're getting useful irons. Did you fire yours with the irons?
Had a Ruger 77 in 338 which was a great gun. Dad decided he wanted something else so he traded it off.. oh what was his was his, what is mine was his…. Have a 340 Weatherby in their cheap plastic stock that I need to switch out. Any suggestions?
The 300 Win mag loaded with 180gr Barnes or 200gr partitions work well even with a 20" barrel. Don't even think about anything lighter for the 20" barrel. You can lose up to 300fps.
Great gun great content. However , as a recovering "control round feed obsessive " , i must state that the ruger m77 series of rifles is a poor example of a true control feed action. But i love your content and respect your opinion.
A light 20" m98 Mauser sporter in 30-06 1-10" twist with 200g +Bomded lead cored bullets..5 rounds down in a ttaditional steel military mag with a miltary floor plate.
Hear me, I'm building a .300win and most people that want to talk are recoil shy. They try to sell me on girl cartridges like 6.5 cm. I have fired a .375 HH and it rattles teeth. Most won't be able to develop a accurate load or sight in a big recoil rifle and become proficient with it. The best choice is always a rifle you are comfortable with and proficient with. A 30-06 with quality bullets will stop a bear that you see coming. Ego doesn't handle recoil but it does develop a flinch! I bet those big exotic rounds are $3ea. these days... are you writing articles for the wealthy?!
I'll be honest, for me this is NOT the best do all rifle. That's the Remington 760 gamemaster in 30-06. Pump action rifle, literally idiot proof and with a 10 round magazine, you've got a LOT more capability than a bolt gun of any kind. Not as precise absolutely not, but it's MORE than accurate enough to protect yourself against a bear or any other pissed off critter not just bears either.
@@BackcountryHuntingPodcast oh I understand completely, meant no disrespect whatsoever. I just truthfully think pump action rifles are tragically underrated in today's world. For a bear only gun, I can't really argue especially with that 416 ruger option. Whoo! Talk about packing some SERIOUS punches with that round holy moly. Wish they could make a big bore pump rifle, high recoil like every curb stomper like that, but man!! Talk about versatile!
Lol,I don't want to pack that pig of a gun like that all day, now if you had something like a 35 Whelen on a light weight action. But I would say you are clueless that the largest grizzly bear ever recorded killed in the lower 48 in Montana was killed by a little old lady with a 22lr. So if you find a late 60tys early 70tys Winchester ranger in long action and drop a kriger barrel and don't forget barrled sights and a quick detachable a old leuapold 4 power scope. Then you have a north American bear gun,and let someone else buy that junk!
What's your favorite bear rifle?
It's the one I have. Remington 700 35 Whelen with 250g Speer hotcor going 2670 fps.
I'd have to go with a CZ 550 FS with the full Manlicher stock in 9.3x62mm. With an LPVO by Trijicon. Keep in mind that 9.3x62mm is the minimum for dangerous game in a few African countries. The recoil is a little more than a 7mm Rem mag. They are handy in close quarters. Fairly light and easy to shoot.
if i had to have a bear rifle it would be a BLR im left handed most of your bolt guns are not available for me
@@Perry2186 This exact rifle is actually available in .375 Ruger in a left handed configuration! One of the many things that I love of this rifle.
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Being a 66 year old Male when I bought some property in Alaska I bought the Marlin stainless 45-70 Alaskan Guide Gun and the Ruger 77 in the 338 Winchester Mag.
Yes! I just bought a Ruger Guide Gun in .338 Win Mag. Mounted a 1-6x24 on it. It will be a great North Idaho bear gun and thick timber elk gun too. The express sights are fantastic too.
The Ruger M77 has to be one of the greatest all around rifles ever made.
And a damn fine looking rifle too!
35 whelen loaded to its potential is on par with the 338m without the recoil.
Own it, love it (.375 Ruger, LH)!Thanks for giving some exposure to this lovely rifle!
For the guy walking with his family and not all around hunting I’d go with a lever action 45-70 in bear country.
For an all around African and Alaskan hunting rifle I put my Ruger Guide Gun in .375 Ruger in a McMillan stock. With a little Gunsmithing they are great rifles and they come in a left handed version too!
I just wish they offered the left handed version in .416 Ruger.
My dad gave me a ruger guide gun in 30-06 as my graduation gift. It’s been a fantastic rifle to carry through the thick boreal forest here in Alberta. It’s a tad heavy but as far as I’m concerned that’ll just build me some character😎
Years ago...our Federal Govt did an extensive study for the U.S. Forest Service...they tested several rifles and calibers...for charging large bears for the Forest Rangers to protect themselves at very short distance. Their pick was the 375 H&H. They specially ordered Model 70's in 20" barrels...(I would love to find one!) Surprise...Their #2 was the 30-06 with 220 grain.
I've got 4 rifles that are great bear guns. 1 is a Savage 116 Bear hunter in .338 win mag 2 is a custom-built on a Husqvarna Crown grade action338-06 Ackley improved 3 is a custom built CZ VZ 24 model 98 action in .358 winchester 4 is a CVA Scout in .444 marlin. Every one of these rifles has taken big black bears for me and the .358 Winchester has stopped a 9 ft. Grizzly that charged me. I'd tackle anything in North America with any of those calibers and have.
My guide gun in 30-06 stock cracked in the tang. Sent back to ruger and requested the stock on the Alaskan stock instead. They sent it back and honored my request. So I have an Alaskan guide gun now lol. Love the rifle but it is heavy.
That’s cool they did that for you!
@ can’t beat their customer service
I own one in 30-06, I ain’t no hunter but boy do I enjoy plinking with it up to 100 yards, I don’t have a scope mounted, I love using the express sights!! Great review man, thank you for shining some light on this gorgeous rifle!
Great review. I have this rifle in 375 Ruger with a 1.5-4 fire dot reticle Leupold MK3 HD. Great option here in Alaska for brown bear and moose. It’s my go to rifle.
I had a77 guide gun in 338 rcm. Very effective cartredge rifle combo.
Thank you for a great post! Back in the 1970s, the USFWS released a research study for guns for bear country after testing in Alaska. They said that based upon their experience with guns available at the time, the 375 H&H was the best choice. We have far more efficient cartridges these days, of course, and your show highlights the advances since then. Good hunting, sir!
PS I work for a firearms retailer and sell a lot of Glock 10mm pistols to people who work in bear country. I am new to your channel, but if possible, please do a feature on handguns for bear country as well. Thank you!
I'll do my best to do that!
I did do a video with Ron Spomer about 1.5 years ago on his channel... Check it out under the Joseph von Benedikt playlist!
My bear gun is a single barrel 12 ga. With #4 buck as my first round. 2nd round is also #4 buck. 3rd round is also a #4 buck. Alaskan Inuit tribe, everyone uses 12 ga. as well. Anyone who knows anything about hunting knows 12 ga. is cheap to own and kills anything. Also, not many people like big heavy rifles that cost an arm and leg. The 30-30 is probably the #1 rifle of 90% of Inuit's and other tribes. And don't bother telling me it isn't enough gun. The polar bears were eating the Eskimo's and their dogs. The U.S. Gov't knew how important Guides were. During the wars. So, they gave all the Eskimo's 30-30 lever action rifles. The Eskimo's went to eating all the Polar bears and seals and Walruses. A Walrus averages around 4000 lb. Moose and caribou and anything else falls to the 30-30. Inuit's don't seem to need 416 or 375 H@H or 375 rifles. Between the 30-30's and shotguns they make out just fine. And they eat good too.
That's really cool, sure you can absolutely kill large and dangerous game with a 30-30, but that doesn't mean it's optimal.
Great gun, great cartridge. Buddy had one with a hogue stock and i shoI it well. I prefer the FTW version. I own a .338-.378 Weatherby too that is really nice, but burns a lot of powder. The .375 ruger is a great do all cartridge. Might not be as good at long range, but I quit hunting like that a long time ago. Fair chase and ethical is what I do now. Long range is for targets.
Oh look , another study in virtue signaling. Please tell all us about your superior ethics … never mind , you already did that😂
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Very nice rifle if you need and can afford a $2000 rifle.
We have big bears in Northern BC. I am confident in my $500 Husqvarna 9.3x62 with 286gr partitions.
Open sights and Luepold 1-4 x20 pig plex.
Not exactly $2k...You can get them brand new for like $1120 to $1200 range.
I paid $1100 US for mine but I guess In Canada it will be more $
@ yeah just checked agenda Canada, $1800 on sale! We get hosed up hear on everything coming from the US.
I found the Hawkeye rifles I've owned to be very sensitive to binding the bolt when running hard. My Ruger M77 first version always ran very smooth. That would be my main concern with that rifle as a bear defense rifle. I currently am testing a Sauer 100 in 9.3x62, smooth and fast bolt and good geometry and 5 round mag.
Just picked up this exact gun a few months ago. Glad to hear that my reseach and instinct is backed by one of the Pros. Can't wait to see how well the 375 ruger does on game.
This Rifle in 9,3x62 would be great.
Good podcast, greets from Germany
I haven't had trouble with accuracy on a controlled feed as long as the lugs make good contact. If they dont a quick lapping of the lugs fixes that and they shoot good.
Was shooting mine Saturday. In 338 it honestly recoils similar to a compact 308. 225 ttsx is an amazing bullet.
375 and 416 Ruger may be Hornady's greatest collaboration with a gun maker yet. Unfortunately, trying to find ammo or reloading components for them is a painful, even futile, exercise. I have an easier time finding brass for my 404 Jeff than I do for 416 Ruger.
I have this rifle in .300 rcm, it handles and points nice. I wish the cartridge was more popular. No matter, I bought several cases of various Hornady ammunition. The rifle shoots the heavy bullets a bit better. Thanks for the video!!
Thank you for this video. Based on this and an earlier one you did with Ron Spomer on the .35 Whelen, I did some shopping and ordered the Hawkeye African model in .35 Whelen. I was originally looking for a Ruger No. 1 in .35 Whelen, but those are out of production and hard to come by. Ballistically, this is a good fit for my style of elk hunting since I don't take shots beyond about 250 yards and don't need the extra range nor the recoil of my .338 Win. Mag. Hopefully, it will like 225 gr. Swift A-Frame handloads.
I’ve got a few I can choose from: 338 Win Mag, 340 Wby Mag, 338-378 Wby Mag, 416 Wby Mag. Some of these are not intended for bear, though. The stout compact package of the Ruger Guide Gun in 375 Ruger and 416 Ruger are interesting, though. Easier handling in thick stuff without giving up classic ballistics. I mention the above cartridges with Alaskan Brown bear in mind. None of the above are needed for black bear, of course.
I bought warne scope mounts and they are awesome. Might try the QD version next time around. I also love the green mountain laminate stock, it's really beautiful in person.
I have one in '06. Put a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10 on it. With my handloads it is 3/4" 100y shooter. Open sights are great if you want to slip the scope off. Hardly any recoil do to the break. Kinda heavy but just a super choice for all around hunting.
I love the Guide Gun version of Hawkeye.
Nice video. Sounds like an awesome gun. Thanks for sharing.
325 WSM M70 Classic Stainless or FWT
Love that rifle. One of my hunting rifles is an old Mauser 98 - controlled feed of course
I found a left hand 98 took years to find one. Chambered in 3006AI
@@scottterry1659 awesome. I have a G33/40 carbine in 8 x 57 and a Sako Finbear in 3006AI. The latter in particular is an awesome long range cartridge.
The only rifle ever designed specifically for big bears (with input from Alaska bear guides) was the Remington 600 in .350 Rem Man. That's a short magnum driving a 250 grain slug at 2600 fps out of a 20 inch barrel, or a 200 grain slug at 3000 fps. You can still have one made on the Model 7 short action by the custom shop (the original 600s in .350 are scarce). I had one made in my Kodiak days on the Model 7 action and my son now hunts with it. You don't want a long barrel or even a long action when following up a wounded bear in the thick stuff they run into when hit. With the 250 grain slug you've got about 3700 ft lbs of energy. Mine (my son's now) has iron sights and a detachable scope for fast target acquisition if you must get into that alder thicket for a wounded brownie.
Have the older non-braked lefty versions in 375Ruger and 338win. Also have the lefty walnut stocked 338RCM and its the most amazing rifle package I have with its compact size, iron sights, and real performance in that small package. It carries like a wand compared to the 375Ruger guide gun.
My bear rifle is my Ruger American Predator chambered in 358 Winchester! We do not have grizzly bear in my neck of the woods.. thank goodness!
My number two is my CVA Scout 35 Whelen!
If I felt the need for something bigger.. it probably would be this exact firearm ❤
I've been looking at this particular rifle for a few years.. however.. I'd take the 30-06 version and not look back 😊
Sako 375 H&H guide gun 20inch barrel.
I have never tried the 375 Ruger.The one thing that they had a field test of was how much bullet renti9n there was with a bear cartridge .The 338,300 win mag,300 Weatherby mag all had between 30 to 35 percent bullet retention,the 45-70 had 90 percent bullet retention.The test was done by Rick Jaimesonin Shooting times.He used all the practical calibers and the 45-70 beat every single caliber by a wide margin.S9 there should be nothing wrong with a Marlin or Henry in a lever action with a 1-6x36,or by 40 mm if you can find one in a Zeiss or Leica.
I am interested in what bullet retention weight a .375 Ruger has,I know the 338 is around 35 percent.
Awesome video! I agree 100%; this is the best “bear rifle”.
A BLR in .35 Whelen.
I’ve been looking into getting one of those in 30-06, but the availability has been hit or miss. (And I keep missing. 😂) Great video!
Those stocks are natorous for warping and splitting when they get wet
Not every bear is 600+lbs. I would say, your everyday rifle. If i intentionally picked some. 338wm, ir 30-06. Available rifles and ammo, lower recoil.
Weatherbys in 340, 416 and if really serious 460.
Can u git a over under scope ring for 50mm scope
Excellent video 👍😉
I picked up the "Alaskan" version of this rifle a few months ago (Hogue stock vs laminate). My DG rifle for Africa is a CZ550 (416 Rigby) and I have taken a number of animals with it. I thought I'd try something shorter and more weather resistant for bear. I settled on the Ruger for many of the same reasons you addressed here (thanks for another entertaining video). However, I feel I should point out that (at least in my own case) I was supremely disappointed with the back up iron sights (BUIS). Mine were almost 5 inches off at 25 yards (low left). That's somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 MOA and clearly unacceptable, and they're not adjustable (vertically) and hard to adjust for windage. With LPVO I'm seeing about an inch and a half at 100, so GTG with scope. Just don't buy one thinking you're getting useful irons. Did you fire yours with the irons?
Truth be told, I haven't shot my specific rifle yet :). However, the rifles in this variant that I have fired haven't been near that far off.
*Good show--I appreciate it.*
wil a 375 h&h fit in a 375 ruger rifle?
No, not at all. They are distinctly different cartridges.
Beautiful rifle
My buddy used a Ruger 77 in 458 win mag.😢
Had a Ruger 77 in 338 which was a great gun. Dad decided he wanted something else so he traded it off.. oh what was his was his, what is mine was his…. Have a 340 Weatherby in their cheap plastic stock that I need to switch out. Any suggestions?
It kinda depends on what stock you're looking for...
@@BackcountryHuntingPodcast I don’t want a super expensive stock, but a good one for hunting MT
Boyd's laminated wood stock.
Hows the accuracy though?
I'm surprised this rifle isn't offered in .300 Win Mag.
It is
Not anymore unfortunately.
The 300 Win mag loaded with 180gr Barnes or 200gr partitions work well even with a 20" barrel. Don't even think about anything lighter for the 20" barrel. You can lose up to 300fps.
Look at the Alaskan. Same rifle in a hogue stock and is available in 300wm
Thanks guys!
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Same rifle and cartridge that Billy Molls carries.
I really like your globe.
12 gauge slug - no brainer.
I broke my cell phone screen so I will make some spelling mistakes till it's fixed I apologize
I'd ever pick a bolt action for a bear gun.
THAT'S A SMALL MISSILE,THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION
Illuminated scopes are not legal for hunting in AK.
I’m partial to a 20mm cannon out of an aircraft myself.
Best bear rifle ? Lynx gm6 ,little on the expensive side though lol
Thanks you for the video. I'm sold, now I need to find some cash...😀
Great gun great content.
However , as a recovering "control round feed obsessive " , i must state that the ruger m77 series of rifles is a poor example of a true control feed action.
But i love your content and respect your opinion.
A light 20" m98 Mauser sporter in 30-06 1-10" twist with 200g +Bomded lead cored bullets..5 rounds down in a ttaditional steel military mag with a miltary floor plate.
Hear me, I'm building a .300win and most people that want to talk are recoil shy. They try to sell me on girl cartridges like 6.5 cm. I have fired a .375 HH and it rattles teeth. Most won't be able to develop a accurate load or sight in a big recoil rifle and become proficient with it.
The best choice is always a rifle you are comfortable with and proficient with. A 30-06 with quality bullets will stop a bear that you see coming. Ego doesn't handle recoil but it does develop a flinch! I bet those big exotic rounds are $3ea. these days... are you writing articles for the wealthy?!
@@glundgren2097 girl cartridges! Love it 🤣
@@RyMac87 I set up one GF with a .243 and another with a 7mm-08. Girl cartridges. 🤠
@@glundgren2097 I like both of those!
They have their place in deer camp. I hunt elk in grizzly country these days.
@@glundgren2097 me too! Regardless of my rifle caliber, I always have a sidearm in 10mm or 44 mag. You never know when you might need one.
30-378 Weatherby, .338rpm, .30-378 Weatherby
30-30!
I'll be honest, for me this is NOT the best do all rifle. That's the Remington 760 gamemaster in 30-06. Pump action rifle, literally idiot proof and with a 10 round magazine, you've got a LOT more capability than a bolt gun of any kind. Not as precise absolutely not, but it's MORE than accurate enough to protect yourself against a bear or any other pissed off critter not just bears either.
That's one great rifle for hunting in the big woods in the East! However, this video was centered around the perfect bear rifle...
@@BackcountryHuntingPodcast oh I understand completely, meant no disrespect whatsoever. I just truthfully think pump action rifles are tragically underrated in today's world. For a bear only gun, I can't really argue especially with that 416 ruger option. Whoo! Talk about packing some SERIOUS punches with that round holy moly. Wish they could make a big bore pump rifle, high recoil like every curb stomper like that, but man!! Talk about versatile!
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Browning M2 .50. No such thing as being overgunned with brownies.
DOES IT HOLD 30 ROUNDS,LOL
Lol,I don't want to pack that pig of a gun like that all day, now if you had something like a 35 Whelen on a light weight action. But I would say you are clueless that the largest grizzly bear ever recorded killed in the lower 48 in Montana was killed by a little old lady with a 22lr. So if you find a late 60tys early 70tys Winchester ranger in long action and drop a kriger barrel and don't forget barrled sights and a quick detachable a old leuapold 4 power scope. Then you have a north American bear gun,and let someone else buy that junk!
The one that shoots straight, 45/70 to 243 all work fine if you shoot straight best 45/70 !
do you force yourself to talk the way you do or did you get a head injury that still hasn't healed ??😂
good gouge. BZ