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Caliber of choice for the high country!

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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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