Originally Posted by kellory
Originally Posted by jimy
Originally Posted by kellory
Originally Posted by jimy
Originally Posted by kellory
Curiosity, from those who have faced bears, why is a pump shotgun with solid slugs or 00buck, not the preferred close in bear weapon? Fast handling, close in devastation, and a bead sight for fast sighting. Why choose a long range rifle for a close in job?

Because a rifle is what we use to hunt elk.....bears are secondary.

But you are NOT hunting, you are recovering a dead animal, and watching out for carnivores.

Because we can pack 50 lbs of gear in when packing , that being a 30-378 that kills at close range or closer yet......

So does the guide also hunt? Or is his purpose only for the client? Never did a guided hunt, myself. Is his rifle more as a backup for his client, or a defensive weapon, in which case would it not make sense to be designed for closer range?

I have never seen a guide carry anything but a handgun or a shotgun, but that's just my experience.

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