LeftyGunner
Sharpshooter
I’m not sure if this belongs here or the outdoors forum, so mods please move this thread with my apologies if necessary.
I have been toying around with the idea of taking a rifle with me when I go backpacking, but I’m a total nerd about my total loaded weight, and my M1903 is probably a poor choice, LOL!
Does anybody regularly backpack a rifle? Lately I mostly do weekend bushcrafting, and my kit includes a .357 revolver for self protection, but i wonder if a rifle might be more versatile, especially since the pistol is rather heavy itself.
A .22, might be nice for foraging, and there are some really lightweight options out here, but I might want something more substantial against a roaming dog or boar or wildcat. On the other hand, a full-power load might be a better choice for protection, but a rather poorer choice for foraging…plus the weight.
Any thoughts?
I have been toying around with the idea of taking a rifle with me when I go backpacking, but I’m a total nerd about my total loaded weight, and my M1903 is probably a poor choice, LOL!
Does anybody regularly backpack a rifle? Lately I mostly do weekend bushcrafting, and my kit includes a .357 revolver for self protection, but i wonder if a rifle might be more versatile, especially since the pistol is rather heavy itself.
A .22, might be nice for foraging, and there are some really lightweight options out here, but I might want something more substantial against a roaming dog or boar or wildcat. On the other hand, a full-power load might be a better choice for protection, but a rather poorer choice for foraging…plus the weight.
Any thoughts?