My choice is always the 168 Berger in 7mm, that's what I shoot. Recoil seems to be soft compared to other loads and they work. Remington Core Lokt is very good, just not so much B.C. but they are a safe bet and in closer quarters I still use them. Longer ranges and heavier game I believe the Nosler Partitions are the ultimate big game bullet. I believe CC has already told us he uses the 180 in his 300s and Old hunter would use the Partition if he used a rifle. I buy my 7mm ammo from HSM and it shoots very well. Big bear, what would you use? Partition. JMO