yogi,
I've taken one of my drillings( a Simson 12x12/7x65R ) to Kodiak. Shot 3 deer and 2 geese with it....it was a blast! A little more care required in such a harsh environment. They have a million nooks and crannies for moisture to hide. Not a big deal, you just have to stay on top of it. We were in a cabin with a wood stove, so it was no trouble to dry it completely, every night. I'd do it again, and plan to!
Jeff