Recent content by SamTucker

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    Black bear round

    What do you think of a 14" barrel (pistol) chambered in 7mm 08? I want to hunt with this little gem, and I want to hunt black bear. They don't get too big aroud here, and I don't mind tracking a bit. It's a great size for the hills and is scoped for a good shot. I don't plan on shooting...
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    What's the longest you stayed out ?

    Three years. Well, I went into town a few times. The longest singular stay was probably 5 months. Lived off the land mostly, with huge bags of rice and beans. That sounds like a lot, but my teacher and mentor is still out there for the most part, and he's been out over 30 years. His name...
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    Guns your packing in with??

    Well, it's so new I haven't even fired it yet....but I recently (as in...yesterday) came into ownership of a fine rifle that will be the best combo yet for range hunting and packing. It's a Sako lightweight .270 with Leupold 3x9 scope. Unusuall circumstances made it affordable. It feels...
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    Remote base camps.

    I love pack hunting. It allows me to do my favorite things, and its a great excuse to walk around for long distances alone in rugged areas...with a rifle.:D As for permanancy...most of my locations don't allow it, but I do have stashes. Fore security as well as legal reasons they are...
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