Yeah, I was re-thinking my post about a 12 gauge with EITHER a 30-06 or a 9.3X74R and think the 9.3X74R would be the ideal hunter. I guess I thought of the 30-06 because of ammo availability not to mention that it is such a versatile round with sound performance since the early 1900's.

But that 9.3 just has more punch for bears. You never know how big it may be...