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| shag:
I was wondering what caliber and cartridge you all prfer for backpack hunting? I almost bought a whby ultralight in 338-06 last spring. Kinda whish I had it now. I have seen some brusier bears in the sub-alpine stuff!! This year it looks like I'll be packin a .260 which will most likely become a 6.5-284 next year!! My son is packin his Rem Mtn rifle in 7-08. just thinking out loud and wondering what you all prefer for big bears and big bucks in the high country! CD |
| brush hunter:
45/70 BFR 10" BBL. |
| ZEN:
30-06 Handi: Sporter Barrel. Choate Var. stock. 6-20 Simmons WhtTail Classic. Carries like a carbine. Shoulders fast with a close balance. Not at all heavy on my front hand at only 38 inches. NOthing fancy but I like the compact power. You have to mean what you say though. It's a single shot. Not the best for bears maybe. I'm thinking about a heavier puncher next year too. Why the 6.5-284? I don't know anything about it. (Anyone use a lever action as their pack gun? My wheelzer turnin.) PS I recommend a googling 45/70 BFR 10" BBL. Pretty tuf looking gun. Glass? How does it do at the range? |
| boneaddict:
30-06 either 150 or 180 grain Horn. handloads. Both always get the same results. |
| kirkl:
My remington mountain rifle in 270 cal. with 140 grain ultra core lokts. Some good medicine. |
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