Brown bear hunting is open in Romania after 8 years!

[HUNTROMANIA]

Having done a fair bit of bear hunting, I lean to bigger bullets at modest velocity. I would think that a 9.3x62 would be perfect for a bear/stag hunt with 8x68 a sensible minimum. Personal experience causes me to lean away from the 30’s, but they will certainly do the job.

Yes, you are right. I used 9,3x62 and also 375 H&H. I never lost any bear with 9,3x62. Now I’m using Norna Vulkan 15g for red stag, brown bear and wild boars. I never had any issues. Gun is not kicking, jumping, and the groups at 100m are under 1 MOA.

 

[J.Ogilvie]

Glad to hear it. Excellent news for people who want to hunt a European brown bear, but don't want to visit Russia.

 

[Phil Giordano]

Do you think 8x68S with heavy bullet (200/220) would be good enough?

 

[HUNTROMANIA]

I used 8x68S is not bad, I would recommend bullets over 220 grains if possible.

 

[Phil Giordano]

I used 8x68S is not bad, I would recommend bullets over 220 grains if possible.

Thank you Marius - I think Woodleigh makes a good 250
I have a good 9,3 x 64 too, wich probably is a better bet.
I'm thinking very much about that hunt.
I'd like to involve our friend (and already your client) WAB
I have to write him about that!

 

[HUNTROMANIA]

With a 250 grains bullet the hunter can be confident, PH as well. Sometime is difficult to see body shock or any sign to indicate the shoot. With a heavy bullet usually you can judge where the bear is hit and chances to be found.

 

[PerH]

Do you think 8x68S with heavy bullet (200/220) would be good enough?

Brenneke load a 220 TOG in 8x68S , bonded strong mantel .

 

[Phil Giordano]

Brenneke load a 220 TOG in 8x68S , bonded strong mantel .

Yes, and it shots well in my rifle. I think it's a great, tough bullet, suited for deep penetration, it opens "delayed"

 

[matt85]

Depending on prices I may be interested in a 2025 bear hunt.

 

[skydiver386]

Just curious if a larger Bear can be shot even if the hunter doesn't have any desire to export it? I'd be happy with pictures and memories, and let someone else enjoy the trophy if they like.