What are you going to shoot?In a survival situation you need 100% dependability. I carry a 98Mauser in 30-06with a field chamber(read sloppy) not match bore.tight tolerances require more cleaning and are finicky with ammo.with standard rounds you get 5rounds as opposed to three.synthetic stocks are more durable,but are you using optics or iron?most stocks are set for optics.For iron get a simple peep"ghost site".put electrical tape over muzzle.keeps crud out and will not effect shooting.Dont worry about bears! I served in Kodiak and the no see ums were far more a torment.Most folks carried 200-220grain 06'sIf you are the rare victim of bear attack(why do taxidermists display snarling beasts that were "harvested" over bait stations ?),aim for shoulder area to break the charge first,then repeat shots into vitals.Bears are excellent meat and robes.I prefer them alive!<br><br>