Rebuilt my ground blind this year. Looks a little different with the rain umbrella up but didn't have my cell camera this weekend. It's ready to rock.

Looks good. What rifle are you using.

Pap

Model 70, .308

What bullet? I always liked the 165 gr in a 30 caliber.

Pap

Yes 165gr, this year. Getting more black bear in the area. I used 150gr mostly for deer previously. A 300 pound bear was bow shot 2 weeks ago nearby.

I was always partial to the 165 grain Nosler Partition for mule deer, elk , bear and lion. A real all around bullet.

Pap

Going with Barnes this year Pap.

Nothing wrong with a Barnes. I've just never used them but great reputation. Remington Core-Loc is a good choice too. Just depends on ones preference.

Pap

Do doubt Pap. They all work if you do your job.

When I was a hunting guide in Idaho and Montana, I packed a Ruger .243 and only did head shots. Usually it was a put down situation around a 100 yardsor so, where the dude made a bad shot and I finished it off. I have killed a few elk with that 243 lung shots using 120 gr bullets, but not more than 150 yards. You can shoot an elk in the ass with a 458 and it will run 10 miles or shoot an elk with a 22-250 in the head and drop it. All depends on shot placement.

Pap