I don't see why you couldn't use it for a caribou hunt. It's not exactly what people up here would classify as tried and true bear stopper, but it would work in a pinch.

I didn't toss my rifle down the mountain last year, but I bet I fell at least 6 times and the trigger guard held, the bolt through is awesome and it shoots great.

"Take your kid hunting, so you don't have to go hunting for your kid."

Ted Nugent