Thanks for all the feedback guys. For certain, I have alot to learn before I execute this trip, and much to plan as well.

I reload all my rifle ammo, and like leverguns in general. My leaning towards the 358 was because it'd give me an excuse to own a takedown stainless BLR (which I've always thought looked like nice guns) and I have ample 308 brass on hand, which can be easily formed into 358 brass.

To your points, though... my primary focus should be finding out what is in season and reliably huntable in the given time frame. The way the funding is showing up for this trip (sssssllllloooooowwwwwllllyyyyy), it may be 2045 before I can afford it anyhow.....

and I certainly intend to spent alot of time up there fishing.

shane

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