I will be planning a hunt out of Ketchikan in 2 years. I did a great hunt there with my father in law back in 99, when we moved there, with a guide named AJ Slagle. We had a great time and both of us shot really nice bears. We hunted a huge area around Johnson arm and saw alot of animals. Wish I still lived there! Anyway, Does anyone know if AJ is still guiding? Another question, what do you all think about using a 243AI for blackies? I have bigger rifles, but think it would do the job nicely with a well placed e-tip or accubond. Thoughts?