My first rifle purchase - Grizzly Bear Defence in mind - SKS?

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Marlin Model 1895 in 45-70.. enough UMMPH to take down the biggest bear (and they have plenty of times) cost is reasonable, and it's much easier to get in Communist Canada than a semi-auto since it's a lever action.

Marlin has a semi-modernized variant, Model 1895SBL in .45-70, in corrosion resistant steel, extended 6 round magazine, ghost ring rear peep, high-vis front post, a Picatinny-esque scope rail, a large lever suitable for a gloved hand, and a laminated stock (not pretty, but tough and quiet).

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...re/1895SBL.asp




Add a nice quick detachable scope mount, one that will shift the scope rearward to usable eye relief.

http://swfa.com/SWFA-Precision-Optic...nt-P48134.aspx




And a scope SWFA SS HD 1-6x24, with mil gradient turrets and mil gradient reticle in the first focal plane, with illuminated donut.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-1-6x24-Ta...pe-P53845.aspx

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Brenneke 12-ga slug makes a deep, large, straight hole.

Watch the video. If it does not show below, then here is the link. It shows test in ballistic gelatin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtyPqHyhgJo