Phil Shoemaker for one- a bear guide from Wasila-who guides the Brooks Range and the Interior. He and his other
guides use old and newer 1895 Winchesters, 1895 Marlins and Model 71s.
He is not a young guide anymore, however and values his client's hides.
That being said, he also has a custom Mauser in 505 Gibbs or he re-chambered it to 500 Jeffrey. The recoil is substantial
but a solid hit requires no backup shot.
