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Which ruger wheel gun for MT backpacking?
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<blockquote data-quote="6point5x284" data-source="post: 1209023" data-attributes="member: 66669"><p>For a packing gun first, I prefer the S&W 329PD in .44 Mag. I shoot the HSM bear loads (305 hardcasts if I recall) out of it with no issues and no crimp jump, etc... If I'm going to see crimp jump, it will be with those. It's extremely light, and has been extremely durable in both MT and WA archery hunting and hiking. There are a lot of crying reviews about the recoil, but they have new grips that do not leave the metal exposed on the backstrap, and have full rubber grips now. It does come with wood grips as well, but I would swap immediately to the rubber grips provided. Crimson Trace grips are also uncomfortable as it's a much harder plastic. Recoil is very manageable however with good form. </p><p> </p><p>I have various others, but this one goes 99% of the time due to weight. After about 5 minutes I forget I am wearing it. If you are looking for a gun to shoot a lot and plink with as well, then you are better suited with a heavier gun like the Rugers you have mentioned. For packing however, take a hard look at the 329PD.</p><p> </p><p>Best of luck. Enjoy MT. I miss it every day I'm not there!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>EDIT: FEENIX jogged my memory. I would not go with anything heavier than the HSM bear loads (305 grain at 1260fps) if selecting the 329PD. It's not as stout of a load as the 44+P+ above, but it is definitely no slouch, and I have zero penetration concerns for any of the MT black or grizz we have. If I had a planned hike in coastal brown bear country, I would switch to a 45-70 as my weapon for fishing/hiking anyway.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="6point5x284, post: 1209023, member: 66669"] For a packing gun first, I prefer the S&W 329PD in .44 Mag. I shoot the HSM bear loads (305 hardcasts if I recall) out of it with no issues and no crimp jump, etc... If I'm going to see crimp jump, it will be with those. It's extremely light, and has been extremely durable in both MT and WA archery hunting and hiking. There are a lot of crying reviews about the recoil, but they have new grips that do not leave the metal exposed on the backstrap, and have full rubber grips now. It does come with wood grips as well, but I would swap immediately to the rubber grips provided. Crimson Trace grips are also uncomfortable as it's a much harder plastic. Recoil is very manageable however with good form. I have various others, but this one goes 99% of the time due to weight. After about 5 minutes I forget I am wearing it. If you are looking for a gun to shoot a lot and plink with as well, then you are better suited with a heavier gun like the Rugers you have mentioned. For packing however, take a hard look at the 329PD. Best of luck. Enjoy MT. I miss it every day I'm not there! EDIT: FEENIX jogged my memory. I would not go with anything heavier than the HSM bear loads (305 grain at 1260fps) if selecting the 329PD. It's not as stout of a load as the 44+P+ above, but it is definitely no slouch, and I have zero penetration concerns for any of the MT black or grizz we have. If I had a planned hike in coastal brown bear country, I would switch to a 45-70 as my weapon for fishing/hiking anyway. [/QUOTE]
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