There are a few attack a year. Going on a back country hunt puts you into a higher risk group but you are probably statically a hell of a lot safer than a taxi driver in the lower mainland - and none of them wear seat belts!
You are fine with a 270 Win.
Find some books on good old Jack O'Connor.
I think he more than anybody made that cartridge legendary while hunting in North America, especially here in BC.
Or a 7mm mag if you wanted added security and a great ballistic rifle for sheep.
Most hunters strap their rifle securely in their pack so it really doesn’t matter if that’s your plan. I like having a bigger caliber rifle in grizz country. And I never put it on my pack, possibly saved my life and fiancé’s life this fall with a snarling black bear. I was also bluff charged this year by a grizz and felt better having a 300wm, rather than a 6.5 creedmoor. I’m hoping I never have to pull the trigger on a charging bear again but with the grizz hunt shut down and more human bear encounters it might be smart to use a bigger caliber rifle...
I'm sure the wolves are not in the area to howl Kumbaya at the moon and eat granola. "Ourea"
I haven't hunted sheep, but goats and use a Pac Alarm around my tent.
on a side note as you asked about caliber, I now use a 7mm-08 for all my big game hunting. Figured it's better to hunt with a rifle/caliber that I shoot well and enjoy carrying. And its better than my bow or muzzle loader in the unlikely event I have to shoot at a Gbear.
Last edited by Ron.C; 03-20-2019 at 07:29 AM.
I usually carry the rifle through most of the areas on the hike in. If I ever need a break it's in the quick draw sling, which is pretty fast.
I realize chances are slim but I like to have the right tool for the right job. Definitely appreciate all the different view points
Dont overlook the hike in!! Flying in is a blast, and if you sheep hunt, you should definetly do it! It’s a great experience. On that note, of 7 fly in’s and 3 hike in, it was my 3rd hike in where I found my first ram, almost 30km’s from the truck lol.
On the bear subject, I’m a 100% believer in a good dog. My pack dog has saved my butt twice from grizzly, the first wasn’t such a big deal, but sure could have been, the second time, my dad and I would have had a fight on our hands if it wasn’t for my dog. But on that note, a dog can also make things worse, proper training is very important.