Re: Reg 3 & 5 - Do you carry bear protection? If so, what?
Most of our hunting is in Reg. 5 & some in 3 nowadays. A properly loaded GG 45/70 is hard to beat for grizz protection. It's fairly light, fast, accurate & easy to use especially with open sights.
A Rossi Ranch Hand .44 mag is another option. It weighs less than 5 lbs & with the right load will out penetrate the Defender using slugs.
Bear spray may or may not work on a curious bear. Why take a chance?
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