Nolte
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The best spot all depends on the situation.
Sitting over a bait, I would not suggest a neck or head shot. You've got a good chance at blowing apart the skull and possibly not hitting a vital. The chest cavity is big target and easier to hit. Almost anything in the upper part of the chest cavity is a quick clean kill shot.
On a treed bear, I still like a chest cavity shot. Bigger target, better chance for a good shot. The neck vitals are about as big around as a pop can, if you miss that you are in for one pissed off bear. I've seen it happen numerous times. You hit it, it's over. My suggestion is a good shot to the chest and when it hits the ground, walk up and place one at the middle of the back of the neck.
On a bayed bear there are a lot of variables. How tight the dogs are to the bear, is it really chasing dogs or staying back more, etc. First and foremost, DON'T hit a dog. Second make a shot on the vitals that are clear, and then walk up to point blank range to make another finishing shot. If it get's dicey at all, shoot it in the head and end it. Don't worry about the skull. It's more important for everyone(dogs included) to walk away then to have something in the record book.
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