If you spend much time walking or fishing in grizzly or brown country, a heavy caliber lever action becomes a companion. Fast into action, fast on repeat shots. I have an original 1950s pre-64 M-70 in 375 H&H-but the original pre-war Model 71s both in 450 AK and 450 Fuller get carried regularly. Ed and Phil Shoemaker agree on lever action rifles. Used to carry an ancient TD 1895 in 405. Allen Hasselborg carried one for decades. Bolt guns work, but are slow in the thick bush. Bears generally require a second shot after anchoring... A couple were killed in Banf N.P. Canada not long ago. Bear spray depends on wind direction...and the bear. Best have a back up that will work...I carry also a 45 Colt Ruger with 300 gr bullets. Be prepared.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena-not the critic"-T. Roosevelt There are no atheists in fox holes or in the open doors of a para's aircraft.....
