Well Tom, I have read all the posts and they make a lot of sense but the fact remains that no one firearm is going to suffice for all situations, so...........consider this. Most likely anyone headed to the boonies will not be alone so I would suggest one person sling a BAR .30-06 over their shoulder to cover all bad bears and people and designate the second person to carry an over/under .22/.410 or .223/.410 or something similar for keeping the meat pot full over the campfire. That's the best I can offer. A lot to carry but effective for most situations. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Boone