I have a chance to hike and camp in N. Montana during late spring/early summer. Ideally, the backpacking firearm of choice would be the Ruger Alaskan I have had my eye on for some time but simply do not have the funds to buy at present. I do have some bear pepper spray (the big can) which I will carry at all times and I will bring my Remy 870 loaded with 00 buck or slugs. I do have a Springfield XD40, but I am not sure if it will be of much value over a pepper spray blast + shotgun follow up against a bear rush.
The question for those who are experienced in bear country is whether this be sufficient or should I go into the hole and purchase a Ruger Alaskan (or equivalent in 44 mag)?
Thanks in advance!
The question for those who are experienced in bear country is whether this be sufficient or should I go into the hole and purchase a Ruger Alaskan (or equivalent in 44 mag)?
Thanks in advance!