Absolutely depends upon where you hunt. And yes you don’t need to use SS. My big game rifles are nearly all Pre War Mod 70 customs. They’re all blued. I just know what to expect and don’t really give a [bleep] if I have to wipe off some (cosmetic) rust when I get home.
One other thing not mentioned when hunting coastal Alaska, there may be a time or two when you may have to bathe your rifle in fresh water- outside, inside and down the barrel before drying it off. The first time you do that you cringe a little, but necessity is the mother of invention. And this done under a tarp, not in a cabin “wiping down” and oiling your gun by the fire next to your wife…
Last edited by Tony_Soprano; 09/24/21.
