Woods Gun to carry while hiking hunting or fishing

[Pulp]

If rifle/pistol in same caliber is on your mind Rossi makes a dandy little replica '92 Winchester. Probably rough out of the box, but if I can slick one up anyone can. Calibers up to .44mag and beyond. Mine is .44-40, easiest carrying rifle I've ever carried.

 

[Dukester]

I've been carrying my GP100 4" around with some 185 gr Buffalo Bore ammo. I'm confident that's enough for anything short of a grizzly bear.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I'd be another on vote for a GP100. Just a trigger job short of be nicer than the SW686

 

[zedster]

Just throwing this out there while on this topic. Why does there seem to be a change in firearms and caliber when it comes to being outside (hiking, fishing, camping, etc....)??? Just saying if you have a .45acp or even a 9mm why would a person step up to a 10mm or a .357? I could see if you were going to Alaska or up into the Northwest US where you have big bear country, wolves, and mountain lions. But here in Oklahoma I think the biggest predator might be a smaller bear or a meth head.

Like I said I am just curious and asking for information purposes. Thanks

 

[Dukester]

9mm and .45acp are people rounds, typically not considered adequate for large animals.

 

[Toney]

Just throwing this out there while on this topic. Why does there seem to be a change in firearms and caliber when it comes to being outside (hiking, fishing, camping, etc....)??? Just saying if you have a .45acp or even a 9mm why would a person step up to a 10mm or a .357? I could see if you were going to Alaska or up into the Northwest US where you have big bear country, wolves, and mountain lions. But here in Oklahoma I think the biggest predator might be a smaller bear or a meth head.

Like I said I am just curious and asking for information purposes. Thanks[/
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For the adjustable sights.

 

[dennishoddy]

9mm and .45acp are people rounds, typically not considered adequate for large animals.

Really? I've killed two deer and a bobcat with my Kimber Stainless Target II that I also use as a limited 10 gun in USPSA matches.

I have pics.

 

[caojyn]

Just throwing this out there while on this topic. Why does there seem to be a change in firearms and caliber when it comes to being outside (hiking, fishing, camping, etc....)??? Just saying if you have a .45acp or even a 9mm why would a person step up to a 10mm or a .357? I could see if you were going to Alaska or up into the Northwest US where you have big bear country, wolves, and mountain lions. But here in Oklahoma I think the biggest predator might be a smaller bear or a meth head.

Like I said I am just curious and asking for information purposes. Thanks

It's like playing golf. You could play an entire game with a single club, but it's more enjoyable having the right tool for the job.

 

[dennishoddy]

The Ruger Alaskan, like earlier posted would be my all around gun.

I have a super Redhawk in .44 mag, with a 7 3/4" barrel that is just to darned long to carry comfortably. We are going on a self guided driving trip in Alaska next year. (canceled this year) and I don't want to carry that gun.

I might see about switching barrels to a 4" or something along that line.

The Super Redhawk is beefie enough that my hot handloads will run through it. Quite a bit faster than factory loads. I wouldn't put my loads through a S&W.

 

[Dukester]

Really? I've killed two deer and a bobcat with my Kimber Stainless Target II that I also use as a limited 10 gun in USPSA matches.

I have pics.

Of course. There's someone like you in every conversation. I'm not even surprised your gun is a Kimber. Do the research and you'll see what I mean.